Senior Child Life Specialist – Leadership & Programs

Novant Health; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Leadership opportunities

Job summary

Novant Health's Presbyterian Medical Center in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Senior Child Life Specialist to provide emotional, developmental, and therapeutic support to pediatric patients and families, guiding them through medical experiences and procedures while mentoring others.

The role includes program development, leadership within a multidisciplinary team, and opportunities to advance child life services. Travel to multiple facilities may be required to support a broad pediatric program.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Child Development, ECD, Recreational Therapy, Psychology, or related field (Graduate Degree preferred).
• Experience: 5 years in pediatric/clinical child life; 10,400 hours or 8,320 hours with Master's.
• Certification: Association of Child Life Professionals certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide emotional, developmental, and therapeutic support to pediatric patients and families.
• Lead mentorship, program development, and clinical leadership within the team.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to improve pediatric care; travel to multiple facilities as needed.

Skills

Child Life

Mentorship

Program development

Leadership

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Child Development, Early Childhood Education, Recreational Therapy, Psychology, or related field

Graduate Degree

Job description

Novant Health's Presbyterian Medical Center in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Senior Child Life Specialist to provide emotional, developmental, and therapeutic support to pediatric patients and families, guiding them through medical experiences and procedures while mentoring others.

The role includes program development, leadership within a multidisciplinary team, and opportunities to advance child life services. Travel to multiple facilities may be required to support a broad pediatric program.