Child Life Specialist — Flexible 1099 Pediatric Therapy

Optimum Connect Health Services; 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

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