Child Life Specialist

150 Shriners Hospitals for Children; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Shriners Children’s in the United States is seeking a Child Life Specialist to provide evaluation, therapeutic play, preparation, procedural support and reintegration programming in an outpatient setting. You will work with children from infancy through adolescence in a family-centered care environment.

The role emphasizes coping techniques, normal growth, and development, with collaboration across disciplines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Child Life, Child Development or related field is required.
• Certified Child Life Specialist, or be eligible to sit for the certification exam.
• Masters degree in Child Life, Child Development or related field is preferred.
• One year’s experience in a child life program is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Performs individualized assessments of patient's development, temperament, coping style, medical plan, cultural preferences and practices and available social supports in order to develop an individualized development plan.
• Plans and implements an individualized treatment plan that identifies goals and evidence based treatment intervention strategies
• Participates in interdisciplinary patient care planning
• Utilizes the EMR to document relevant patient and family information
• Plans, implements or assists with workshops/special events.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Child Life, Child Development or related field

Certified Child Life Specialist

Masters degree in Child Life, Child Development or related field

Job description

Company Overview

Shriners Children’s is an organization that respects, supports, and values each other. Named as the 2025 best mid-sized employer by Forbes, we are engaged in providing excellence in patient care, embracing multi-disciplinary education, and research with global impact. We foster a learning environment that values evidenced based practice, experience, innovation, and critical thinking. Our compassion, integrity, accountability, and resilience define us as leaders in pediatric specialty care for our children and their families. With 20+ hospitals, outpatient clinics, ambulatory care centers and outreach locations across the globe, we provide excellent care to children up to age 18 regardless of their family’s ability to pay or insurance status. Please click here to learn more about our locations.

Job Description

The Child Life Specialist Provides evaluation, therapeutic play, preparation, procedural support, special events and reintegration programming. The Child Life Specialist is responsible to work with children, from infancy through adolescence, in a family centered care environment. This position provides services in an outpatient setting. The Specialist utilizes these practices in an effort to facilitate coping techniques and promote normal growth and development of the patient and family.

Key Responsibilities

• Performs individualized assessments of patient's development, temperament, coping style, medical plan, cultural preferences and practices and available social supports in order to develop an individualized development plan.
• Plans and implements an individualized treatment plan that identifies goals and evidence based treatment intervention strategies
• Participates in interdisciplinary patient care planning
• Utilizes the EMR to document relevant patient and family information
• Plans, implements or assists with workshops/special events.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Child Life, Child Development or related field
• Certified Child Life Specialist, or be eligible to sit for the certification exam

Preferrred Qualifications

• Masters degree in Child Life, Child Development or related field
• One year’s experience in a child life program

Compensation

Compensation is determined based on years of relevant experience and departmental equity.

Additional Information

Every day, we provide innovative, compassionate care and conduct leading research that enhances the quality of life for children and their families. We invite you to explore the many rewarding career paths at Shriners Children's, from clinical and non-clinical positions to education and research opportunities. We’re always looking for driven, compassionate professionals to join our team as nurses, physical therapists, medical assistants, administrative staff and much more. No matter where you're located, you'll find openings at our Shriners Children’s facilities across the U.S., in Canada and Mexico and at our corporate headquarters in Tampa, Florida.

Benefits

• Eligible Shriners Children’s employees receive comprehensive benefits packages, including medical, dental and vision insurance, tuition assistance, retirement matching and so much more!