Job detail
Child Life Specialist - Pediatric Specialty Clinics
Albany Medical Center
FULL_TIME
Posted 4/17/2026
Location
City of Albany, New York
Salary
$55,896 - $83,844 / YEAR
Core responsibilities
Child life specialists provide developmentally appropriate care to pediatric patients and their families, helping them cope with hospital experiences. They design and implement interventions, support normal growth and development, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
Requirements summary
A bachelor's degree in child life, child development, or a related field is required, with a preference for a master's degree. Candidates must have completed a 600-Hour child life internship and ideally have one year of experience in a hospital setting.
bachelor degreeCommunication SkillsBereavement SupportProblem SolvingMultidisciplinary Team CollaborationEmotional SupportVolunteer ManagementEducational SupportDocumentation SkillsPediatric CareFamily-Centered CareTherapeutic TechniquesMedical PlayCommunity Event PlanningConsultation SkillsChild Life SpecialistDevelopmentally Appropriate Care
Benefits
- Mental Wellbeing Support
- Excellent Health Care Coverage
- Emotional Wellbeing Support
- Physical Wellbeing Support