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The Narrative Medicine Specialist provides narrative medicine assessments, interventions, and education to support patients, families, and staff across Akron Children's. This role delivers individual and group-based services across care settings and contributes to program development, education, and research efforts to enhance patient and staff experience.
Responsibilities:
1. Conduct narrative medicine assessments to identify the needs of patients, families, and staff, informing appropriate interventions and support strategies.
2. Design and deliver individual and group narrative medicine interventions across inpatient, outpatient, and home-based settings to support coping, communication, and well-being.
3. Facilitate narrative medicine programming and workshops, creating inclusive and engaging experiences for patients, families, and staff.
4. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to integrate narrative medicine approaches into care delivery and support patient- and family-centered care.
5. Support development of educational content and curricula, including contributions to continuing education for clinical and non-clinical staff.
6. Participate in research and evaluation activities, contributing to data collection, program assessment, and advancement of narrative medicine practices.
7. Maintain accurate and confidential documentation, ensuring compliance with organizational policies and professional standards.
8. Stay current with narrative medicine practices and related fields, applying evidence-based and emerging approaches to program delivery.
9. Other duties as required.
Other information:
Technical Expertise
1. Experience working with children, adolescents, and young adults in individual and group-based settings required.
2. Strong verbal and written communication skills required.
3. Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills required.
4. Ability to manage confidential information with discretion and sound judgment required.
5. Experience facilitating both virtual and in-person sessions preferred.
6. Experience writing in multiple genres preferred.
7. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word) required; experience with Epic or similar EMR preferred.
Education and Experience
1. Education: Master's degree in Creative Writing (MFA), Narrative Medicine, Medical Humanities, or a related field required.
3. Certification: Certification in Narrative Medicine or Medical Humanities from an accredited institution is required within three years of hire.
4. Years of relevant experience: 2 years of providing comprehensive narrative medicine interventions for patients, families, and staff is required.
More Than a Job. It’s loving what you do - and why you do it. Akron Children’s Hospital is ranked among the best pediatric hospitals by U.S. News & World Report, but it’s our compassionate approach to treatment that sets us apart. It’s creating special high-fives. Thinking of new ways to spark a smile. Holding hands to offer comfort. And working to get a giggle that brightens a room. The minute you walk into Akron Children’s, you can sense that people here love what they do. From visits with the Doggie Brigade, to the balloons and smiles in the halls, the sights and sounds are all about one thing: the children. We are the largest pediatric healthcare system in Northern Ohio and one of the fastest growing in the country. Akron Children’s has two hospital campuses in Northeast Ohio: one in Akron and the other in Boardman in the Mahoning Valley. With two hospital campuses, regional health centers and more than 50 primary and specialty care locations throughout Ohio, we’re making it easier for today’s busy families - regardless of where they live - to find the high-quality care they need. No matter which of our locations you choose, you’ll see that when you give the most, you get more—...support, rewards and satisfaction. CAREER OPPORTUNITIES: It’s making the most of your days. Our passion is felt every day in the way people care at every level. Whether you are working with children face-to-face, or behind the scenes supporting the care and services we deliver, you impact futures. Visit us and see why it’s more than just a place to work. It’s a family. Apply today at careers.akronchildrens.org.