Pediatric Child Life Therapist — Family Support & Growth

Norton Healthcare; Saint Matthews (KY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Assistance

Employee Referral Incentive

Comprehensive Benefits

Job summary

The Norton Childrens Child Life Therapist assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates psychosocial needs for patients from neonatal to 17 years, supporting families to enhance social, emotional, and physical growth in inpatient and outpatient settings.

The role emphasizes advocacy, age-appropriate activity coordination, and collaboration with pediatric care teams across Kentucky and Southern Indiana, with relocation and comprehensive benefits available.

Qualifications

• Completion of a 600-hour Child Life internship.
• Bachelor's Degree in Child Life, Child Development, Psychology, Education or other health-related field.
• Certified Child Life Specialist - CC-LS credential or eligibility; credential within 12 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate psychosocial needs for patients from neonatal to 17 years.
• Provide psychosocial support and advocate for patients and families.
• Coordinate age-appropriate activities to support growth and development across inpatient/outpatient settings.

Skills

Child Life

Interpersonal communication

Advocacy

Education

600-hour Child Life internship

Bachelor's degree in Child Life / related field

CCLS credential within 12 months

Job description

The Norton Childrens Child Life Therapist assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates psychosocial needs for patients from neonatal to 17 years, supporting families to enhance social, emotional, and physical growth in inpatient and outpatient settings.

The role emphasizes advocacy, age-appropriate activity coordination, and collaboration with pediatric care teams across Kentucky and Southern Indiana, with relocation and comprehensive benefits available.