Child Life Specialist NE - Inpatient

Cleveland Clinic(1 month ago)

Cleveland, OHOnsiteFull TimeJunior$38,559 - $52,539 (estimated)Enterprise Child Life-Nursing Institute

About this role

Child Life Specialist at Cleveland Clinic Main Campus providing psychosocial support to pediatric patients and families to improve coping and patient experience around hospitalization and surgery. The position is part of the Enterprise Child Life-Nursing Institute and works within a multidisciplinary team, with opportunities for professional development and conference attendance. Typical schedules include day shifts (8:30am–5:00pm or 7:00am–3:30pm) with coverage expectations that may include evenings, nights, and weekends.

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Required Skills

Developmental Assessment
Therapeutic Play
Patient Education
Documentation
Relaxation Techniques
Playroom Management
Family Support
Interdisciplinary Communication
Volunteer Supervision
Event Coordination

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Child Life or Child Development
Approved Child Life Internship (≥480 hours)
CCLS Certification (must obtain within 1 year)
Basic Life Support (AHA) (obtain within 1 year)
Two Years / 4000 Hours Child Life Clinical Experience (Preferred)

About Cleveland Clinic

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Cleveland Clinic is a not‑for‑profit academic medical center founded in 1921 that provides comprehensive clinical and hospital care across a large integrated health system. It is known for world‑class specialty care, multidisciplinary teams, and leadership in medical research, education, and health information. The organization operates hospitals, outpatient centers and digital/telehealth services, and employs roughly 65,000 staff to serve patients regionally and internationally.

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