Child Life Specialist positions offer rewarding opportunities for individuals passionate about supporting children and families facing challenging healthcare experiences. These specialists work within hospitals, clinics, and other settings to provide emotional, developmental, and social support to young patients. They utilize therapeutic play, education, and coping strategies to reduce anxiety and promote a sense of normalcy during medical treatments and hospital stays.2,738 Child Life Specialist jobs in the United States
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POSITION SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES
Provides a therapeutic milieu for hospitalized children, specifically addressing their psychosocial and developmental needs. Responsible for daily therapeutic interventions and supervision of Foster Grandparents, volunteers and students assisting the Child Life Program.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
Bachelors Degree in Child Life, Psychology, Child Development, Special Education or related field is required. Completion of a Child Life internship from an accredited Child Life Program is required. Prefer at least one year of full time experience in a Child Life Program.
LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION
Must be eligible for professional certification by the Child Life Commission within six months of hire date. A fully certified Child Life Specialist is preferred.
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Provides a therapeutic milieu for hospitalized children, specifically addressing their psychosocial and developmental needs. Responsible for daily therapeutic interventions and supervision of Foster Grandparents, volunteers and students assisting the Child Life Program.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
Bachelors Degree in Child Life, Psychology, Child Development, Special Education or related field is required. Completion of a Child Life internship from an accredited Child Life Program is required. At least 3 years of full-time experience as child life specialist.
LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION
Must be a certified child life specialist. Professional membership in the Association of Child Life Professionals or related field.
Child Life Specialist
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POSITION SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES
Provides a therapeutic milieu for hospitalized children, specifically addressing their psychosocial and developmental needs. Responsible for daily therapeutic interventions and supervision of Foster Grandparents, volunteers and students assisting the Child Life Program.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
Bachelors Degree in Child Life, Psychology, Child Development, Special Education or related field is required. Completion of a Child Life internship from an accredited Child Life Program is required. At least 3 years of full-time experience as child life specialist.
LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION
Must be a certified child life specialist. Professional membership in the Association of Child Life Professionals or related field.
Child Life Specialist
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POSITION SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES
Provides a therapeutic milieu for hospitalized children, specifically addressing their psychosocial and developmental needs. Responsible for daily therapeutic interventions and supervision of Foster Grandparents, volunteers and students assisting the Child Life Program.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
Bachelors Degree in Child Life, Psychology, Child Development, Special Education or related field is required. Completion of a Child Life internship from an accredited Child Life Program is required. Prefer at least one year of full time experience in a Child Life Program.
LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION
Must be eligible for professional certification by the Child Life Commission within six months of hire date. A fully certified Child Life Specialist is preferred.
Child Life Specialist
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POSITION SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES
Provides a therapeutic milieu for hospitalized children, specifically addressing their psychosocial and developmental needs. Responsible for daily therapeutic interventions and supervision of Foster Grandparents, volunteers and students assisting the Child Life Program.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
Bachelors Degree in Child Life, Psychology, Child Development, Special Education or related field is required. Completion of a Child Life internship from an accredited Child Life Program is required. At least 3 years of full-time experience as child life specialist.
LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION
Must be a certified child life specialist. Professional membership in the Association of Child Life Professionals or related field.
Child Life Specialist
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POSITION SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES
Provides a therapeutic milieu for hospitalized children, specifically addressing their psychosocial and developmental needs. Responsible for daily therapeutic interventions and supervision of Foster Grandparents, volunteers and students assisting the Child Life Program.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
Bachelors Degree in Child Life, Psychology, Child Development, Special Education or related field is required. Completion of a Child Life internship from an accredited Child Life Program is required. At least 3 years of full-time experience as child life specialist.
LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION
Must be a certified child life specialist. Professional membership in the Association of Child Life Professionals or related field.
Child Life Specialist
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POSITION SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES
Provides a therapeutic milieu for hospitalized children, specifically addressing their psychosocial and developmental needs. Responsible for daily therapeutic interventions and supervision of Foster Grandparents, volunteers and students assisting the Child Life Program.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
Bachelors Degree in Child Life, Psychology, Child Development, Special Education or related field is required. Completion of a Child Life internship from an accredited Child Life Program is required. Prefer at least one year of full time experience in a Child Life Program.
LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION
Must be eligible for professional certification by the Child Life Commission within six months of hire date. A fully certified Child Life Specialist is preferred.
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POSITION SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES
Provides a therapeutic milieu for hospitalized children, specifically addressing their psychosocial and developmental needs. Responsible for daily therapeutic interventions and supervision of Foster Grandparents, volunteers and students assisting the Child Life Program.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
Bachelors Degree in Child Life, Psychology, Child Development, Special Education or related field is required. Completion of a Child Life internship from an accredited Child Life Program is required. Prefer at least one year of full time experience in a Child Life Program.
LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION
Must be eligible for professional certification by the Child Life Commission within six months of hire date. A fully certified Child Life Specialist is preferred.
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**Introduction**
Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a(an) Child Life Specialist? At HCA Florida Palms West Hospital, you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up to $300 million in programs to support our incredible team members over the course of three years.
**Benefits**
HCA Florida Palms West Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:
+ Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
+ Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
+ Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
+ 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
+ Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
+ Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
+ Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
+ Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
+ Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
+ Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
+ Colleague recognition program
+ Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
+ Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.
Learn more about Employee Benefits ( Eligibility for benefits may vary by location._**
You contribute to our success. Every role has an impact on our patients' lives and you have the opportunity to make a difference. We are looking for a dedicated Child Life Specialist like you to be a part of our team.
**Job Summary and Qualifications**
The Child Life Specialist provides a therapeutic environment for the hospitalized child and family. The CLS evaluates the adjustment to the hospital environment and provides emotional support to patients and their families. The CLS acts as a resource for members of the healthcare team.
What you will do in this role:
+ Assesses the child's developmental abilities and adjustment to hospital setting, for the therapeutic plan of care.
+ Interprets data and evaluates responses
+ Uses therapeutic techniques to prepare patients for treatments / procedures to reduce stress and trauma
+ Provides a therapeutic environment, working with families/support groups
+ Researches the latest trends concerning children in the hospital environment
+ Uses expertise act as a resource both intra- and inter-departmentally
+ Utilizes medical terminology appropriately
+ Supports the facility's Standards of Performance and ICARE values
Qualifications:
+ CCLS certification by the Child Life Council
+ BLS from the American Heart Association
+ Minimum of one year of experience preferred
HCA Florida Palms West Hospital is a 204-bed facility in Palm Beach County. We offer preventative and elective programs and surgeries. We are an Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) Primary Stroke Center. HCA Florida Palms West Hospital has emergency services, a dedicated New Life Center and a Level II NICU. We have a full-service Children's Hospital. Services include outpatient rehabilitation, an aquatics center, orthopedic spine center, robotics, and interventional radiology. HCA Florida Palms West Hospital is located on a 94-acre campus in Palm Beach County. The surrounding areas include Wellington, Royal Palm Beach and Loxahatchee. Wellington is known for its parks and quality schools. Royal Palm Beach and Loxahatchee are known for their large acreage parcels, new homes, and equestrian community. We invite you to explore career opportunities with us at HCA Florida Palms West Hospital. Join our team of top healthcare professionals while enjoying all Palm Beach County has to offer.
HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.
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"Good people beget good people."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder
We are a family 270,000 dedicated professionals! Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications for our Child Life Specialist opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. **Submit your resume today to join our community of caring!**
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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**Organization:**
CPMC-California Pacific Med Center Van Ness
**Position Overview:**
Assists pediatric and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) patients and families to cope with hospitalization and illness through planning and implementation of evidence-based therapeutic, recreational, and diversion interventions based on their emotional and development needs. Plans and implements programs and services to meet the needs identified for assigned clinical populations and the child life department. Promotes and practices the delivery of high quality family-centered care and services for patients and families.
**Job Description** :
**EDUCATION:**
Bachelor's: Bachelor's In Child Life, Child Development, Psychology, or another area with all necessary coursework for Clinical Child Life Certification completed
Other: Successful completion of Child Life Internship that meets the Association of Child Life Professionals (ACLP) requirement of Clinical Child Life Certification
**CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE:**
CCLS-Certified Child Life Specialist within 1 year
BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider
**TYPICAL EXPERIENCE:**
5 years recent relevant experience.
**SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:**
Working knowledge of child growth and development, family dynamics, therapeutic play, developmental assessment, the learning process, group process and behavior management, the reactions of children and their families to illness and healthcare encounters, interventions to support coping, collaboration with other healthcare professionals, basic medical terminology and children's illnesses.
Ability to implement therapeutic play activities for individual children and groups, apply knowledge of child growth and development and assess children's behaviors and needs.
Ability to utilize and teach coping strategies as well as to utilize appropriate supervisory skills with volunteers, students and interns. Able to prioritize multiple demands independently, and in a self directed manner, in an ever changing environment.
Must have interpersonal communication skills along with the ability to direct the day to day activities of patients, their families, students, volunteers and interns.
Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with children of all ages, families and hospital staff, both verbally and in writing.
Interpersonal and organizational skills and ability to independently handle crisis and emergent situations.
**Job Shift:**
Days
**Schedule:**
Per Diem/Casual
**Shift Hours:**
8
**Days of the Week:**
Variable
**Weekend Requirements:**
As Needed
**Benefits:**
No
**Unions:**
No
**Position Status:**
Non-Exempt
**Weekly Hours:**
**Employee Status:**
Per Diem/Casual
Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.
Pay Range is $47.67 to $71.51 / hour
_The salary range for this role may vary above or below the posted range as determined by location. This range has not been adjusted for any specific geographic differential applicable by area where the position may be filled. Compensation takes into account several factors including but not limited to a candidate's experience, education, skills, licensure and certifications, department equity, training and organizational needs. Base pay is just one piece of the total rewards program offered by Sutter Health. Eligible roles also qualify for a comprehensive benefits package._ __