Child Life Specialist (CCLS) Fee-for-Service $75 per hour, Paid Weekly

Doral Medical and Multi Specialty Facility LLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

Doral Health & Wellness is seeking a skilled Child Life Specialist to support children and youth navigating health challenges across the Westchester and NYC metro area. This fee-for-service, 1099 Independent Contractor role emphasizes therapeutic sessions, program design, and family-centered care within a compassionate team.

Responsibilities include conducting sessions, creating programs to meet emotional and developmental needs, and maintaining thorough records while collaborating with other

Qualifications

• Certified Child Life Specialist with certification through the Child Life Council.
• Experience with medically fragile pediatric populations preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Conduct individual and group sessions to help children cope with healthcare experiences.
• Design and implement therapeutic programs addressing emotional and developmental needs.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to provide comprehensive care.
• Maintain detailed records of therapy sessions, progress, and outcomes.
• Foster a safe, nurturing environment encouraging expression and coping.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal

Teamwork

Multidisciplinary

Education

Certified Child Life Specialist

Job description

Are you passionate about supporting children and youth as they navigate challenging health situations? Doral Health & Wellness is seeking a skilled and compassionate Child Life Specialist to join our dynamic team!

Location: Westchester Area and the New York City boroughs (Brooklyn, Queens, Manhattan, and the Bronx), as well as Rockland, Putnam, Suffolk, and Nassau Counties.

Type: Fee-for-Service, 1099 Independent Contractor

Specialty: Help children/youth better understand and express their feelings, emotions, behaviors, etc. through creative and kinesthetic treatment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct individual and group sessions to support children in coping with their healthcare experiences.
• Design and implement therapeutic programs to meet the emotional and developmental needs of pediatric patients.
• Work closely with a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive care.
• Maintain detailed, accurate records of therapy sessions, patient progress, and outcomes.
• Foster a safe, nurturing environment that encourages children to express their feelings and develop coping strategies.

Qualifications

• Certified Child Life Specialist with certification through the Child Life Council.
• Experience working with the Medically Fragile pediatric population is highly preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team.
• Passionate about supporting children and families during challenging healthcare situations.

Rate: $75 per hour, Paid Weekly

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a supportive, holistic healthcare environment focused on patient well-being.
• Make a meaningful impact on the lives of children and families through therapeutic support.
• Competitive compensation with flexible scheduling options.
• Opportunity to work with a compassionate team of healthcare professionals.