Child Life Specialist NE

Cleveland Clinic(1 month ago)

OnsiteFull TimeMedior$59,729 - $81,547 (estimated)Enterprise Child Life-Nursing Institute

About this role

The Child Life Specialist provides psychosocial and developmental support to pediatric patients and children of adult patients across inpatient and outpatient settings at Cleveland Clinic Main Campus. The role involves assessing developmental and emotional needs and promoting coping, understanding, and resilience for patients and families through education, therapeutic play, and non-pharmacological strategies. The specialist is an interdisciplinary team member who also contributes to programmatic activities, student/volunteer supervision, and patient-centered initiatives.

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Required Skills

Developmental Assessment
Therapeutic Play
Pain Management
Bereavement Support
Patient Education
Family Support
Volunteer Supervision
Program Management
Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Playroom Management

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Child Life or Child Development
Child Life Internship (≥600 hours)
CCLS (must obtain within 1 year)
BLS (AHA or Red Cross)

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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