Child Life Specialist-2

MUSC Health; South Carolina; On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Medical University of South Carolina seeks a temporary Child Life Specialist to design and implement pediatric programs and therapies for young patients. You will work with families to support care during hospitalizations, monitor development, and provide psychosocial support and education.

This role emphasizes collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, emotional sensitivity, and the ability to manage stress in a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field and Child Life experience preferred.
• High School Diploma with 2 years equivalent work experience will be considered.
• State licensure and/or professional certification may be required depending on position.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to work independently and in a multidisciplinary team; able to handle stressful environments with emotional sensitivity.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement pediatric programs, therapies, and activities for young patients.
• Provide psychosocial care, developmental support, and family-centered care during hospitalization.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to support patient and family needs; programs may be temporary and project-based.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Emotional sensitivity

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

High School Diploma with 2 years experience

Job description

Job Description Summary

Looking for a temporary Child Life Specialist (2-4 months):

Job Description Summary

Responsible for the design and implementation of pediatric programs, therapies, and activities among young patients. Works with families to assist in caring for childhood hospitalizations or disabilities. Monitors child development to ensure normal progression. Provides in-depth care as needed to more urgent cases. Works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. Work is closely managed.

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Cost Center

CC000358 CHS - Child Life Pediatrics (SJCH)

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-24

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Minimum Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree and Child Life experience preferred.
• High School Degree w/ 2 years Equivalent Work Experience will be considered.
• State licensure and/or professional certification requirement/s dependent on position.
• Verbal and written communication skills, ability to work both independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team, in stressful environment, and emotional sensitivity are all important to the success of this role.

The Temporary Child Life Specialist provides essential psychosocial care and developmental support to infants, children, adolescents, and families during hospitalization and medical treatment. This role delivers assessment, preparation, education, therapeutic play, procedural support, coping interventions, and family-centered care to minimize stress and promote positive healthcare experiences. The position maintains continuity of Child Life services during an approved FMLA/maternity leave period and collaborates with the interdisciplinary healthcare team to support patient and family needs. This is a temporary, full-time position expected to end upon the return of the employee from leave.

Physical Requirements

• Mobility & Posture

• Manual Dexterity & Strength

• Lifting & Force Requirements

• Vision & Sensory

Selected Positions

• Olfactory (smell) function: Continuous
• Respirator use qualification: Continuous
• Work Environment & Conditions

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.

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