Child Life Specialist - Family-Centered Pediatric Support

Baptist Health (Jacksonville); United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $5,000

Job summary

Wolfson Children’s Hospital in Jacksonville, FL, is seeking a full-time Child Life Specialist to provide pediatric psychosocial support, therapeutic play, and family-centered care aligned with ACLP standards.

As a Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS), you will assess coping needs, prepare children for procedures, collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, and help families manage hospital experiences. Bachelor’s degree and BLS required, with CCLS within 18 months of hire.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Arts/Science (BA/BS) required.
• Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS) required within 18 months of hire.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized child life assessments, coping support, and procedural preparation to children and families.
• Use evidence-based child development theories and play therapy techniques to meet emotional, social, and developmental needs.
• Deliver pre- and post-procedural education and age-appropriate support for a wide range of medical treatments.
• Facilitate therapeutic play activities, distraction techniques, and emotional safety measures during medical procedures.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and multidisciplinary care teams to develop and implement personalized care plans.
• Promote family-centered care, advocacy, and inclusion in healthcare decision-making.

Education

BA/BS

CCLS

BLS

Job description

Wolfson Children’s Hospital in Jacksonville, FL, is seeking a full-time Child Life Specialist to provide pediatric psychosocial support, therapeutic play, and family-centered care aligned with ACLP standards.

As a Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS), you will assess coping needs, prepare children for procedures, collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, and help families manage hospital experiences. Bachelor’s degree and BLS required, with CCLS within 18 months of hire.