Job detail
PRN Child Life Specialist – Columbia, MO
University of Missouri Health Care
PART_TIME
Posted 3/23/2026
Location
Columbia, Missouri
Salary
$25 / HOUR
Core responsibilities
Develop individualized treatment plans for hospitalized children based on their development and needs, fostering normal growth and development. Provide therapeutic interventions and support using developmentally appropriate methods to prepare children and families for medical procedures and manage stress.
Requirements summary
Must be a certified child life specialist or eligible to be certified within one year, requiring a bachelor's degree and a completed child life internship if not yet certified. Requires strong skills in child and family development, leadership, communication, and the ability to create therapeutic environments.
bachelor degreeprofessional certificateCommunicationPatient AdvocacyLeadershipProfessionalismCrisis InterventionMultidisciplinary Team CollaborationInfection ControlStudent SupervisionTreatment PlansVolunteer SupervisionChild DevelopmentSelf-DevelopmentMedical ProceduresFamily-Centered CareTherapeutic PlayFamily Development
Benefits
- Dental Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Health Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Holidays
- Tuition Assistance
- Retirement Options
- Paid Leave