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Loma Linda
Overview
Collaborates with healthcare teams to provide age-specific developmental support for pediatric patients and their families. Utilizes therapeutic play and education to help patients cope with hospitalization, surgeries, and grief.
Compensation
$29 - $39 / HOUR
Posted
6 days ago
Essentia Health
Provides developmentally appropriate activities to help pediatric patients and families cope with healthcare experiences. Collaborates with the healthcare team to redesign child-friendly facilities and oversees volunteer activities in patient care areas.
$27 - $40 / HOUR
12 days ago
BMC Software
The Child Life Specialist plans and implements therapeutic activities to meet the psychosocial and developmental needs of pediatric patients and their families. They collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to minimize the trauma of hospitalization and provide bereavement support.
$53,000 - $77,000 / YEAR
13 days ago
CHOC
The Child Life Specialist supports patients and families by identifying psychosocial and developmental factors impacting the healthcare experience. They provide therapeutic play, procedural preparation, and age-appropriate education to reduce stress and enhance coping mechanisms.
$25 - $42 / HOUR
14 days ago
Intermountain Health
The Child Life Specialist interacts directly with pediatric patients and families to facilitate age-appropriate activities that ease the healthcare experience. They also supervise volunteers and provide education and support to staff.
$24 - $37 / HOUR
21 days ago
Tufts Medicine
Provides developmentally appropriate play, preparation, and emotional support to pediatric patients and families to help them cope with illness and hospitalization. Acts as a resource for the healthcare team and advocates for the needs of children and their families.
$25 - $31 / HOUR
26 days ago
MultiCare Health System
Provide educational, emotional, and social support to pediatric patients and their families to minimize psychological trauma during hospitalization. Implement developmentally supportive programs and diversional activities to reduce fear and anxiety.
$35 - $50 / HOUR
29 days ago
Implement developmentally appropriate group and individual recreational activities to promote socialization and self-expression for pediatric patients and siblings. Provide supportive services under the direction of a Child Life Specialist in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
$25 - $36 / HOUR
American Addiction Centers
Provide therapeutic play and psychosocial support to children and families in the Emergency Department to minimize medical trauma. Coordinate special events and supervise student interns and volunteers within the Child Life department.
$25 - $38 / HOUR
1 month ago
Cooper University Hospital
The Child Life Specialist assesses the psychosocial needs of pediatric patients and families to implement therapeutic interventions and coping strategies. They serve as an advocate for patients and a resource for staff regarding child development and trauma-informed care.
$22 - $35 / HOUR
University of Rochester
Provides evidence-based child life interventions, including therapeutic play and education, to reduce anxiety and pain for pediatric patients. Supervises child life interns and collaborates with healthcare teams to develop complex care plans.
$24 - $33 / HOUR
Ball State University
The role involves teaching undergraduate courses in Child Life and related family studies, primarily face-to-face on campus. Additional duties include academic advising, supervising practicum and internship placements, and serving on the Child Life Advisory Board.
$52,000 - $60,000 / YEAR
Nevada System of Higher Education
Supports the psychosocial development of children during hospitalization and medical procedures. Coordinates the design and maintenance of therapeutic and educational environments within Child Life Services.
$23 - $35 / HOUR
Sanford Health
Provide emotional support, education, and coping strategies to pediatric patients and families in an outpatient setting. Utilize child development knowledge to alleviate distress and normalize the clinic environment through play and distraction techniques.
Develop and implement play activities and therapeutic interventions for pediatric patients and their families. Collaborate with the healthcare team to advocate for children's needs and promote family-centered care.
$21 - $33 / HOUR
San Diego State University
The lecturer will provide instruction in areas such as child and family development, education, and early childhood mental health. They are responsible for delivering high-quality academic content and supporting student success within the department.
$5,507 - $15,211 / MONTH
2 months ago
Brown Medicine
The Child Life Specialist will assess the developmental, psychosocial, and intellectual needs of pediatric patients and plan therapeutic programs to reduce stress and anxiety. They will also provide psychosocial support and facilitate play experiences to promote emotional and intellectual growth.
$47,143 - $77,818 / YEAR
Kennedy Krieger Institute
The Recreational Activities Staff II maintains the overall therapeutic milieu for patients in Child Life/Therapeutic Recreation activity programs, predominantly working evenings and weekends. This role involves planning and facilitating social recreational activities for the inpatient population to support their psychosocial and developmental needs.
$39,748 - $65,066 / YEAR
3 months ago
