Job detail
Pediatric Child Life Specialist
Legacy Health
FULL_TIME
Posted 2/4/2026
Location
Portland, Oregon
Salary
$29 - $42 / HOUR
Core responsibilities
As a pediatric child life specialist, you will support pediatric and adolescent patients and families coping with hospitalization and treatment. You will use therapeutic play and education to reduce fear and anxiety while providing emotional support.
Requirements summary
Candidates must have a bachelor's degree in child life, child development, psychology, or a related field, along with completion of a 600-Hour child life internship. Work experience with children and families in non-Healthcare settings is preferred.
bachelor degreeOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsMentoringMedical TerminologySupervisionPatient PreparationEmotional SupportFamily SupportEvidence-Based InterventionsChild DevelopmentInterdisciplinary CollaborationCoping SkillsPsychosocial NeedsTherapeutic PlayChild Life ServicesDevelopmental Needs