Child Life Therapist

Black Pearl; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Abu Dhabi is seeking a compassionate Child Life Therapist. This role focuses on supporting children and their families during hospitalization, providing emotional support and therapeutic play. Responsibilities include counseling, developing care plans, and acting as a liaison between families and healthcare providers. Ideal candidates will have experience in psychosocial support and a strong commitment to ethical care standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in providing emotional support to children and families in a healthcare setting.
• Strong assessment and care planning skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with healthcare providers.

Responsibilities

• Provide counseling and psychosocial support to children and families.
• Assess patients’ social and emotional needs and develop care plans.
• Liaise between patients, families, and healthcare providers.
• Support families in coping with long-term illness.
• Assist in discharge planning and post-hospitalization services.

Skills

Counseling

Psychosocial support

Therapeutic play

Emotional support

Job description

We are seeking a compassionate and experienced Child Life Therapist to join our client's team in Abu Dhabi. This role is based within one of the UAE’s largest government-affiliated healthcare networks, renowned for its patient-centered approach and specialized pediatric care services. The Child Life Therapist will play a vital role in supporting children and their families as they cope with hospitalization, illness, and medical procedures by providing emotional support, therapeutic play, and age-appropriate education.. Other responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Provide counseling and psychosocial support to patients and families dealing with medical, emotional, and social challenges.
• Assess patients’ social, emotional, and financial needs, and develop appropriate care plans.
• Act as a liaison between patients, families, healthcare providers, and community resources.
• Support families in coping with long-term illnesses, rehabilitation, and end-of-life care.
• Assist in discharge planning and coordinate post-hospitalization services.
• Advocate for patients’ rights, ensuring they receive adequate support and resources.
• Maintain accurate documentation of assessments, interventions, and referrals.
• Conduct awareness and educational sessions as part of holistic healthcare delivery.
• Adhere to ethical standards, confidentiality, and cultural sensitivity at all times.

Child Life Therapist • Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates