Child Life Specialist

Cleveland Clinic(1 month ago)

OnsitePart TimeMedior$61,429 - $87,882 (estimated)Enterprise Child Life-Nursing Institute

About this role

The Child Life Specialist provides comprehensive psychosocial and developmental support to pediatric patients and children of adult patients across inpatient and outpatient settings. As a member of the interdisciplinary healthcare team, the role supports patients and families through illness, procedures, hospitalization, and bereavement, promoting coping and resilience. The specialist delivers developmentally appropriate education, therapeutic interventions, and non-pharmacological pain management to enhance the patient and family experience.

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Required Skills

Therapeutic Play
Pain Management
Patient Education
Developmental Assessment
Emotional Support
Bereavement Support
Interdisciplinary Communication
Volunteer Supervision

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Child Life or Child Development Related Field
Child Life Internship (600 hours)
CCLS (Child Life Certification) - obtain within one year
BLS Certification (AHA or Red Cross) within one year

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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