Job detail
Specialist, Child Life
Children's Mercy KC
OTHER
Posted 3/6/2026
Location
Overland Park, Kansas
Core responsibilities
This role involves assessing and providing services based on the psychosocial and developmental needs of children and their families, offering education and coping support to reduce stress related to hospitalization. Additionally, the specialist is responsible for training staff and volunteers, and facilitating accredited child life internship and practicum programs.
Requirements summary
A bachelor's degree is required, and 1-2 years of experience is preferred, with a master's degree being preferred. Candidates must obtain certified child life specialist status or equivalent within 365 days of hire, with infant massage instructor and recreational therapy certifications being preferred.
bachelor degreepostgraduate degreeprofessional certificateBereavement SupportTrainingCollaborationPatient EducationTreatment PlanningBehavioral InterventionPsychosocial AssessmentGrief SupportDevelopmental Needs AssessmentChild Life ServicesCoping SupportPsychological InterventionPhysiological InterventionInternship Program FacilitationPracticum Program Facilitation