Job detail
Senior Child Life Specialist
NYU Langone Health
FULL_TIME
Posted 4/20/2026
Location
New York
Salary
$61,288 - $96,748 / YEAR
Core responsibilities
The senior child life specialist provides advanced clinical child life services to patients and families while collaborating with interdisciplinary teams. They also serve as a role model, providing education, precepting new staff, and coordinating clinical program development activities.
Requirements summary
Candidates must hold a master's degree in child life, early childhood education, or a closely related field. Additionally, at least 5 years of relevant clinical experience and current ccls certification are required.
postgraduate degreeprofessional certificateDocumentationPreceptingClinical assessmentPatient educationCrisis interventionFamily supportInterdisciplinary collaborationClinical supervisionProgram developmentPsychosocial supportDevelopmental assessmentChild life servicesTherapeutic playStress reduction techniquesHealthcare orientation
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Wellness program
- Employee resource groups
- Retirement savings
- Financial security benefits
- Generous time-off program