Child Life Specialist, Child Life Services

The child life specialist plans and provides developmentally appropriate therapeutic interventions to support pediatric patients and their families in a healthcare setting. They participate as a clinical team member to reduce patient anxiety, manage pain, and promote positive coping mechanisms through play and education.

Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in child life, psychology, child development, or a related field and have completed a supervised child life internship. Eligibility for child life certification is required, with full ccls certification mandatory within one year of hire.