Child Life Therapist

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare network in Abu Dhabi is seeking a compassionate Child Life Therapist to support children and families coping with medical challenges. In this role, you will provide emotional support, develop care plans, and advocate for patient rights. Ideal candidates should have experience in therapeutic play and psycho-social counseling. This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in pediatric care.

Qualifications

• Experience in providing emotional support and therapeutic play for children.
• Ability to assess social, emotional, and financial needs of patients.
• Strong communication skills to act as a liaison among various stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide counseling and psychosocial support to patients and families.
• Assess and develop care plans based on patients’ needs.
• Advocate for patients and maintain accurate documentation.

Skills

Compassionate support

Therapeutic play facilitation

Psycho-social counseling

Advocacy for patients' rights

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a compassionate and experienced Child Life Therapistto 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 limitedto :

• 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.