Child Life Specialist Job at Beacon Hill (Chicago)

Child Life Specialist

Provides expert psychosocial, emotional, developmental, and educational support ...

Location

United States , Tucson

Salary:

Not provided

Tucson Medical Center

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (B.A. or B.S.) from four-year College or University required, preferably in one of the following fields of study: Psychology, Human Development and Family Studies, child life studies
600-hour clinical child life internship under the supervision of a certified child life specialist required
Must be eligible for Child Life Specialist Certification and must obtain Child Life Specialist Certification within one (1) year of hire
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and listening skills
ability to explain complex medical/treatment information in an age-appropriate manner
Strong organization, planning, and problem-solving skills
ability to manage multiple patients or tasks simultaneously
Emotional resilience and ability to handle the stress of working with children and families in crisis, illness, and death
Ability to adapt interventions to developmental level, family systems, and cultural considerations

Job Responsibility

Performs thorough assessments of patient and family psychosocial, developmental, and educational needs
Explains medical procedures and treatments in developmentally appropriate ways
educates children/families on new diagnoses using appropriate teaching materials
Provides support during medical procedures using distraction techniques, comfort positioning, emotional support, and breathing/relaxation techniques
Facilitates a variety of activities to promote developmental growth
Promotes emotional support, education, and guidance to families at end of life to help children understand the dying process and cope with loss
Participates in interdisciplinary rounds, and collaborates with nursing, physicians, social work, etc.
Coordinates or facilitates special events and special visitors to support normal traditions and enhance a sense of control and wellbeing in pediatric patients
Orients, trains, supervise, and evaluates child life practicum students and pediatric volunteers
Documents assessments, interventions and outcomes

Parttime

Child Life Specialist

At Boston Children’s Hospital, the quality of our care – and our inclusive hospi...

Location

United States , Needham

Salary:

52228.80 - 83564.00 USD / Year

Boston Children's Hospital

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Child Development, Child Life, or a closely related field with a concentration in child life
600-hour Child Life internship under the supervision of a certified child life specialist
General skills to resolve problems requiring the use of child development theory, professional child life principles, and experienced‑based knowledge
Well-developed writing skills
Excellent communication skills including conflict resolution to effectively work as a team member
Certification in Child Life Specialist required within 1 year of hire for all new hires

Job Responsibility

Participate in therapeutic activities and programs to meet patients’ psychosocial and developmental needs, and facilitate adjustment to health care experiences in a variety of departments
Serve as member of multidisciplinary team
Delegate work assignments to volunteers and participate in clinical training of student interns
Coverage of the full satellite departments/cross coverage required, supporting children & families in clinic areas including, but not limited to – Phlebotomy, Radiology, Orthopedics, ORL and other specialties

What we offer

Flexible schedules
Affordable health, vision and dental insurance
Child care and student loan subsidies
Generous levels of time off
403(b) Retirement Savings plan
Pension
Tuition and certain License and Certification Reimbursement
Cell phone plan discounts
Discounted rates on T-passes

Fulltime

Child Life Specialist

At Boston Children’s Hospital, the quality of our care – and our inclusive hospi...

Location

United States , Boston; Waltham

Salary:

52228.80 - 83564.00 USD / Year

Boston Children's Hospital

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Child Development, Child Life, or a closely related field with a concentration in child life
600-hour Child Life internship under the supervision of a certified child life specialist
General skills to resolve problems requiring the use of child development theory, professional child life principles, and experienced‑based knowledge
Well-developed writing skills, and excellent communication skills including conflict resolution to effectively work as a team member
Certification in Child Life Specialist required within 1 year of hire for all new hires

Job Responsibility

Participate in therapeutic activities and programs to meet patients’ psychosocial and developmental needs, and facilitate adjustment to health care experiences in the intensive care unit
Serve as member of multidisciplinary team
Delegate work assignments to volunteers and participate in clinical training of student interns
Work 40 hours per week
Travel is required to both our Boston and Waltham hospitals

What we offer

flexible schedules
affordable health, vision and dental insurance
child care and student loan subsidies
generous levels of time off
403(b) Retirement Savings plan
Pension
Tuition and certain License and Certification Reimbursement
cell phone plan discounts
discounted rates on T-passes

Fulltime

Child Life Specialist

Baptist Health is seeking a compassionate and certified Child Life Specialist to...

Location

United States , Jacksonville

Salary:

Not provided

Baptist Health (Florida)

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree
Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS) Required
Basic Life Support (BLS) Required
Less than 1 year Child Life Internship Required
1-2 years Child Life Experience Preferred

Job Responsibility

Provide individualized child life assessments, coping support, and procedural preparation to children and families
Use evidence-based child development theories and play therapy techniques to meet emotional, social, and developmental needs
Deliver pre- and post-procedural education and age-appropriate support for a wide range of medical treatments
Facilitate therapeutic play activities, distraction techniques, and emotional safety measures during medical procedures
Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and multidisciplinary care teams to develop and implement personalized care plans
Promote family-centered care, advocacy, and inclusion in healthcare decision-making

What we offer

Eligible for Up to $5,000 Sign-On Bonus

Parttime

Child Life Specialist

Baptist Health is seeking a compassionate and certified Child Life Specialist to...

Location

United States , Jacksonville

Salary:

Not provided

Baptist Health (Florida)

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree
Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS) Required
Basic Life Support (BLS) Required
Less than 1 year Child Life Internship Required

Job Responsibility

Provide individualized child life assessments, coping support, and procedural preparation to children and families
Use evidence-based child development theories and play therapy techniques to meet emotional, social, and developmental needs
Deliver pre- and post-procedural education and age-appropriate support for a wide range of medical treatments
Facilitate therapeutic play activities, distraction techniques, and emotional safety measures during medical procedures
Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and multidisciplinary care teams to develop and implement personalized care plans
Promote family-centered care, advocacy, and inclusion in healthcare decision-making

What we offer

Eligible for Up to $5,000 Sign-On Bonus

Fulltime

Child Life Specialist

Baptist Health is seeking a compassionate and certified Child Life Specialist to...

Location

United States , Jacksonville

Salary:

Not provided

Baptist Health (Florida)

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree
Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS) Required
Basic Life Support (BLS) Required
Less than 1 year Child Life Internship Required

Job Responsibility

Provide individualized child life assessments, coping support, and procedural preparation to children and families
Use evidence-based child development theories and play therapy techniques to meet emotional, social, and developmental needs
Deliver pre- and post-procedural education and age-appropriate support for a wide range of medical treatments
Facilitate therapeutic play activities, distraction techniques, and emotional safety measures during medical procedures
Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and multidisciplinary care teams to develop and implement personalized care plans
Promote family-centered care, advocacy, and inclusion in healthcare decision-making

What we offer

Up to $5,000 Sign-On Bonus

Fulltime

Certified Child Life Specialist

Provides information, education, support and guidance to parents, siblings and o...

Location

United States , Charlotte

Salary:

25.30 - 37.95 USD / Hour

Advocate Health Care

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Human Growth and Development, Education, Psychology or a related field of study
Experience with completion of student placement/internship in a Child Life Program in a healthcare setting required
Current Child Life Certification required
Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required
Good organization and time management skills are required
Must have successfully completed a Child Life Internship and either have Child Life Specialist Certification in place or eligible/pending completion

Job Responsibility

Plans, implements, and evaluates short and long term goals to support the psychosocial and developmental needs of the pediatric and neonatal patients
Works with the multidisciplinary team to provide education to patients and families and to formulate and implement a plan of care
Collaborates with appropriate departments when planning and implementing special activities and events that assist the patient and family with normalizing their hospital experience
Serves as a patient and family advocate through the philosophy of family centered care
Assists with planning, presenting and evaluating in-service education
Works with the Child Life Assistants and Volunteer Services to on-board and evaluate volunteers as needed
Provides education and supervision of student interns for the Child Life Department
Assists with on-boarding and mentoring of new teammates and Child Life interns

What we offer

Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program
Sign-on bonus eligible
Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
Incentive pay for select positions
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Fulltime

Certified Child Life Specialist

Provides information, education, support and guidance to parents, siblings and o...

Location

United States , Charlotte

Salary:

25.30 - 37.95 USD / Hour

Advocate Health Care

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Human Growth and Development, Education, Psychology or a related field of study
Experience with completion of student placement/internship in a Child Life Program in a healthcare setting required
Current Child Life Certification required
Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required
Good organization and time management skills are required
Must have successfully completed a Child Life Internship and either have Child Life Specialist Certification in place or eligible/pending completion

Job Responsibility

Plans, implements, and evaluates short and long term goals to support the psychosocial and developmental needs of the pediatric and neonatal patients
Works with the multidisciplinary team to provide education to patients and families and to formulate and implement a plan of care
Collaborates with appropriate departments when planning and implementing special activities and events that assist the patient and family with normalizing their hospital experience
Serves as a patient and family advocate through the philosophy of family centered care
Assists with planning, presenting and evaluating in-service education
Works with the Child Life Assistants and Volunteer Services to on-board and evaluate volunteers as needed
Provides education and supervision of student interns for the Child Life Department
Assists with on-boarding and mentoring of new teammates and Child Life interns

What we offer

Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program
Sign-on bonus eligible

Fulltime

Child Life Specialist

Beacon Hill

Location:
United States , Chicago

Category:
Nursing

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

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Job Posted:
April 16, 2026

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