As a member of the health care team, the Child Life Specialist II is responsible for the design, development, and implementation of recreational, therapeutic and rehabilitative activities of patients andfamilies. Assists in identifying the psychosocial and developmental factors that impact the health care experience for patients and family members.

1. Interviews, evaluates and assesses behavior to design and implement therapy programs and activities for patients.

2. Assess the emotional, developmental, educational, recreational and diversionary needs of the patient and family.

3. Provides developmental stimulation, therapeutic play and activities, procedural preparation, age-appropriate education and family support to help reduce stress, increase adaptive coping, and enhance developmental growth.

4. Implements individual or group therapeutic activities according to design adapting program to meet pati...