Job detail

Child Life Specialist

Children's Mercy KC

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Posted 3/20/2026

Location

Kansas City, Missouri

Salary

$22 / HOUR

Core responsibilities

The specialist, child life assesses and provides services to meet the psychosocial and developmental needs of children and families. Responsibilities include generating positive outcomes through individualized interventions and facilitating educational experiences for healthcare professionals.

Requirements summary

A bachelor's degree is required, with a preference for a master's degree. Candidates must be a certified child life specialist or obtain certification within 365 days of employment.

bachelor degreeTeam CollaborationEducationTrainingCommunity EngagementPsychosocial AssessmentInterventionVolunteer CoordinationHealthcare EducationChild Life ServicesCoping SupportChild Life InternshipComprehensive Care PlansChild Life PracticumBehavioral OutcomesPsychological OutcomesPhysiological Outcomes