Job detail
Child Life Specialist
Children’s National Hospital
FULL_TIME
Posted 4/21/2026
Location
Washington, District of Columbia
Core responsibilities
The child life specialist evaluates, plans, and implements therapeutic services to help pediatric patients and their families cope with medical situations. They also coordinate patient activities, manage clinical education programs, and ensure compliance with hospital and regulatory standards.
Requirements summary
Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in child life or a related field and obtain child life council certification within one year. Proficiency in child development, therapeutic play, and effective communication is required, along with current cpr certification.
bachelor degreeprofessional certificateCommunicationComputer proficiencyEmotional supportRegulatory complianceDischarge planningCrisis interventionPatient advocacyInterdisciplinary collaborationCare planningPatient evaluationStaff supervisionChild developmentClinical documentationBehavioral managementTherapeutic activitiesPlay therapy