Job detail
Child Life Specialist
University of Virginia
FULL_TIME
Posted 4/1/2026
Location
Albemarle County, Virginia
Salary
$34 / HOUR
Core responsibilities
The child life specialist assesses and supports the psychosocial needs of pediatric patients and their families. They implement individualized care plans and provide emotional support through therapeutic play and education.
Requirements summary
A bachelor's degree in child life, child development, or a related field is required, along with a minimum 600-Hour child life clinical internship. Certification and bls certification are also required within specified timeframes.
bachelor degreeprofessional certificateCommunicationAssessmentDocumentationEducationPatient CareCollaborationSupervisionEmotional SupportFamily SupportChild DevelopmentQuality InitiativesInterventionCrisis SupportCoping StrategiesTherapeutic PlayChild Life
Benefits
- Dental Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Vision Insurance
- Retirement Savings
- Medical Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Certification Support
- Short-term Disability
- Long-term Disability
- Education Support
- Health Saving Plans