Pediatric Child Life Specialist — Emergency Department

NYU Langone Hospitals; New York (NY); On-site; USD 57,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

NYU Langone Health is seeking a Child Life Specialist for the Emergency Department. You will provide child life services for patients and families in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team and under supervision.

Responsibilities include assessment, planning, delivering stress-reduction techniques, and developmentally appropriate education to reduce anxiety during hospital experiences. This role emphasizes family-centered care and professional growth within a leading academic health system.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Child Life, Early Childhood Education or closely related field.
• CCLS certification or eligibility by the Child Life Certifying Committee, including full-time internship in pediatric healthcare.
• CCLS certification required within 2 years.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan and prioritize child life and interdisciplinary interventions with the care team.
• Provide stress reduction techniques and support coping for patients and families.
• Facilitate therapeutic play activities and supervise volunteers and students.
• Educate families about illness, procedures, and coping strategies.
• Document services accurately and participate in team conferences and training.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Child Life, Early Childhood Education or closely related field

CCLS certification

Job description

NYU Langone Health is seeking a Child Life Specialist for the Emergency Department. You will provide child life services for patients and families in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team and under supervision.

Responsibilities include assessment, planning, delivering stress-reduction techniques, and developmentally appropriate education to reduce anxiety during hospital experiences. This role emphasizes family-centered care and professional growth within a leading academic health system.