Certified Child Life Specialist

St. Luke's Health System; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Job summary

St. Luke’s Health System in Boise, Idaho seeks a Certified Child Life Specialist to support pediatric patients and families through challenging medical journeys. You will use play-based interventions and family-centered care to reduce stress and promote coping.

The role offers flexible scheduling across full-time and part-time shifts within a Magnet-designated culture, and opportunities for professional growth on an interdisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in Child Life, Child Development, Early Childhood Education, or Pediatric Psychology.
• Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS) required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver individualized, play-based interventions tailored to each child’s medical and psychosocial needs.
• Promote emotional, social, and cognitive development while honoring family dynamics and culture.
• Prepare children and caregivers for procedures using developmentally appropriate education and coping strategies.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and care teams to support holistic pediatric care.

Skills

Play-based interventions

Family-centered care

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Emotional support

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Child Life/Child Development/Pediatric Psychology

CCLS certification

Job description

Are you passionate about helping children and families navigate some of life’s most challenging moments? Join the dedicated pediatric team at St. Luke’s Boise, home to Idaho’s only children’s hospital and a proud Magnet-designated organization recognized for nursing excellence, collaboration, and patient-centered care.

Relocation Assistance + Sign-On Bonus Available

Here, your expertise in child life services directly supports the emotional, developmental, and psychosocial well‑being of pediatric patients—while you grow your career in a supportive, high‑performing environment.

Why You’ll Love This Role

• Make a Meaningful Impact: Use play‑based, developmentally appropriate interventions to reduce stress, promote coping, and support children and families throughout their healthcare journey.

• Magnet Culture: Work alongside highly engaged interdisciplinary teams in a Magnet‑recognized organization that values innovation, evidence‑based practice, and professional growth.

• Flexible Scheduling: Multiple full‑time and part‑time opportunities with variable day and evening shifts to support work‑life balance.

• Supportive, Collaborative Team: Join a passionate pediatric care team that continuously evolves to meet the unique needs of patients and families.

What You’ll Do

• Deliver individualized, play‑based interventions tailored to each child’s medical and psychosocial needs

• Promote emotional, social, and cognitive development while honoring family dynamics, culture, and developmental stages

• Prepare children and caregivers for procedures and diagnoses using developmentally appropriate education and coping strategies

• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and care teams to support holistic pediatric care

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree preferred in Child Life, Child Development, Early Childhood Education, or Pediatric Psychology

• Experience: Minimum of 1 year of experience working with children in a healthcare or related setting

• Certification: Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS) required
  

What's in it for you:

At St. Luke’s, caring for people in the communities we serve is our mission – and this includes our own SLHS team. We offer a robust benefits package to support our teams both professionally and personally. In addition to a competitive salary and retirement plans, we ensure our team feels supported in their benefits beyond the typical medical, dental, and vision offerings. We care about you and have fantastic financial and physical wellness options, such as: on‑site massages, on‑site counseling via our Employee Assistance Program, access to the Personify Health Wellness tool, as well as other formal training and career development offerings to ensure you are meeting your career goals.

St. Luke’s is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by law.

*Please note: this posting is not reflective of all job duties and responsibilities and is intended to provide an overview to job seekers.