Child Life Specialist

LE001 Richmond Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Richmond University Medical Center in the United States is seeking a Child Life Specialist to support pediatric patients across ambulatory surgery, emergency, trauma, and inpatient wards. You will assess developmental, emotional and psychosocial needs, prepare children and families for procedures with age-appropriate teaching, and use therapeutic play and coping strategies to reduce fear and anxiety.

Collaborate with physicians, nurses, social workers, therapists and other healthcare

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in child life, development, psychology, education, or related field.
• Completion of an approved Child Life internship.
• Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS) credential required.
• Knowledge of child development, family systems, and therapeutic play techniques.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess developmental, emotional, and psychosocial needs of pediatric patients.
• Prepare children and families for procedures using age-appropriate teaching methods.
• Use therapeutic play, distraction techniques, and coping strategies to reduce fear and anxiety.
• Support children during painful or stressful procedures.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, social workers, therapists, and other healthcare professionals to provide family-centered care.
• Advocate for the unique developmental and emotional needs of hospitalized children.
• Assist with bereavement support and crisis intervention when appropriate.
• Facilitate normalization activities, play opportunities, and developmental stimulation during hospitalization.
• Participate in patient and family education programs and community outreach activities.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Child development knowledge

Therapeutic play techniques

CCLS credential

Education

Bachelor's degree in child Life, Child Development, Psychology, Education, or a related field

Completion of an approved Child Life internship

Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS) credential

Job description

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business. Day Shift - 7.5 Hours (United States of America) Child Life Specialist for all pediatric patients, i.e.; ambulatory surgery, emergency department, trauma, and pediatric floor patients. Assesses the developmental, emotional, and psychosocial needs of pediatric patients. Prepares children and families for medical procedures, surgery, and hospitalization using age-appropriate teaching methods. Uses therapeutic play, distraction techniques, and coping strategies to reduce fear and anxiety. Supports children during painful or stressful procedures. Provides emotional support and education to parents, siblings, and caregivers. Collaborates with physicians, nurses, social workers, therapists, and other healthcare professionals to provide family-centered care. Advocates for the unique developmental and emotional needs of hospitalized children. Assists with bereavement support and crisis intervention when appropriate. Facilitates normalization activities, play opportunities, and developmental stimulation during hospitalization. Participates in patient and family education programs and community outreach activities.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in child Life, Child Development, Psychology, Education, or a related field. Completion of an approved Child Life internship. Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS) credential required. Knowledge of child development, family systems, and therapeutic play techniques. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Shift: Days w/ eo wknd & hols. Salary Range: 70k-80k Child Life Specialists are particularly important in pediatric trauma care because they help children understand injuries and treatments, reduce procedural anxiety, support families during emergencies, and promote emotional recovery following traumatic events. This aligns with family-centered care principles emphasized in your organization's pediatric trauma and emergency department guidelines.

Employment Non-Discrimination:

Richmond University Medical Center is committed to equality of opportunity in all aspects of employment and provides full and equal employment opportunities to all employees and potential employees without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions and needs including lactation accommodations, physical or mental disability, age, immigration or citizenship status, veteran or active military status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.

Our Mission

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us! Our Mission We the staff of Human Resources are proud to share a long-standing tradition of excellence at Richmond University Medical Center. We uphold the mission by providing premier quality patient care through a full spectrum of emergent, acute, primary, behavioral health and educational services, and value the pride and integrity that motivate us to always be more, and always be better. We are committed to our mission and values because WE CARE! We are Welcoming, Energized, Compassionate, Advocates, Respectful and Excellent in our interaction with our patients, families, visitors and co-workers. WE CARE W We are welcoming and gracious toward each other, and toward all who come to receive our services. E Personnel are energized for quality, creativity, commitment and teamwork. C Compassion is the way we share deep concern and care toward each person. A Advocacy is our activity that promotes the rights and responsibilities of patients, families, and staff, in the hospital setting and in the community. R We show respect by recognizing the basic dignity of every person in all our interactions and in the formulation of policies and procedures. E Excellence is our way of demonstrating that we can always be more and always be better.