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Child Life Specialist PRN

Arkansas Children's Hospital

Little Rock, Arkansas jobs Employer page

#Internship #Magnet Status #Child Life Specialist #Hospitalization #Certified Child Life Specialist #Clinical services #Psychosocial needs #CCLS #Discharge planning #Pediatric care #ACLP #Patient advocacy

PART_TIME

Posted 4/17/2026

Location

Little Rock, Arkansas

Core responsibilities

The child life specialist provides psychosocial and developmental support to hospitalized children and their families to reduce stress and anxiety. They also manage activity rooms, document patient needs, and supervise volunteers and interns.

Requirements summary

Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree and have completed a 3-Month child life internship. Certification as a certified child life specialist (Ccls) is recommended.

bachelor degreePediatric careEmotional supportDischarge planningPatient assessmentInterdisciplinary collaborationClinical documentationPsychosocial supportVolunteer supervisionPlay therapyChild life interventionsDevelopmental servicesAnxiety reduction

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Arkansas Children's Hospital

Arkansas Children's is the only healthcare system in the state solely dedicated to caring for Arkansas' more than 700,000 children. The private, non-profit organization includes two pediatric hospitals, a pediatric research institute and USDA nutrition center, a philanthropic...

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IndustryHospitals and Health Care

TypeNonprofit

Size1,001-5,000 employees

HQLittle Rock, AR

Founded1912