Job detail
Child Life Specialist
Brown Medicine
FULL_TIME
Posted 4/2/2026
Location
Providence, Rhode Island
Salary
$47,143 - $77,818 / YEAR
Core responsibilities
The child life specialist will assess the developmental, psychosocial, and intellectual needs of pediatric patients and plan therapeutic programs to reduce stress and anxiety. They will also provide psychosocial support and facilitate play experiences to promote emotional and intellectual growth.
Requirements summary
Candidates must have a bachelor's degree in child life, child development, or a closely related field, with a preference for a master's degree. A minimum of 600 hours of verified internship experience and certification as a child life specialist are required.
bachelor degreeCommunicationAdvocacyEducationCollaborationSupervisionQuality ImprovementProfessional DevelopmentIntervention PlanningPediatric CarePsychosocial SupportDevelopmental AssessmentFamily-Centered CareCoping StrategiesTherapeutic PlayChild LifeMedical Preparation