Child Life Specialist
2 weeks ago
Position Summary/ Department Summary: Cardiac ICU Child Life Specialist Working 40 hours per week, four 10.5 hour days. Every 6 weeks a full weekend rotation required Participating in therapeutic activities and programs to meet patients' psychosocial and developmental needs, and facilitating adjustment to health care experiences for patients in our CICUServing as member of multidisciplinary teamJoining an eight person team of child life specialists who support patients throughout the Benderson Family Heart Center Providing support to patients and families from birth to young adults in the cardiac population. With a higher number of infant and toddlers, this population includes neonates, post-operative patients, and transplant patientsKey Responsibilities:Common interventions include support for procedures, siblings, development, and bereavementProviding coping support for patients with both short and long-term hospitalizationsCommunicating with cardiac donors and coordinating donations Maintaining resources which include ordering and stocking unit areas Delegating work assignments to volunteers and participates in clinical training of student interns.Minimum Qualifications Education: Bachelor's degree in Child Development, Child Life, or a closely related field with a concentration in child life.600-hour Child Life internship under the supervision of a certified child life specialist.General skills to resolve problems requiring the use of child development theory, professional child life principles, and experienced‐based knowledge.Well-developed writing skills, and excellent communication skills including conflict resolution to effectively work as a team member.Child Life Certification required within 1 year of hireBoston Children's Hospital offers competitive compensation and unmatched benefits including flexible schedules, affordable health, vision and dental insurance, child care and student loan subsidies, generous levels of time off, 403(b) Retirement Savings plan, Pension, Tuition and certain License and Certification Reimbursement, cell phone plan discounts and discounted rates on T-passes. Experience the benefits of passion and teamwork. The posted pay range is Boston Children's reasonable and good-faith expectation for this pay at the time of posting.Any base pay offer provided depends on skills, experience, education, certifications, and a variety of other job-related factors. Base pay is one part of a comprehensive benefits package that includes flexible schedules, affordable health, vision and dental insurance, child care and student loan subsidies, generous levels of time off, 403(b) Retirement Savings plan, Pension, Tuition and certain License and Certification Reimbursement, cell phone plan discounts and discounted rates on T-passes. Experience the benefits of passion and teamwork.
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Child Life Specialist
4 weeks ago
Boston, MA, United States Boston Children's Hospital Full timePosition Summary/ Department Summary: Please note that travel is required to both our Boston and Waltham hospitals. Schedule: Hours 8:00am-4:30pm or 8:30am – 5:00pm Tuesday - Boston Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday – Waltham The clinicians in Boston Children’s Department of Urology — ranked among the best in the nation in pediatric urology by...
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Child Life Specialist
1 week ago
Boston, MA, United States Boston Children's Hospital Full timePosition Summary/ Department Summary: Please note that travel is required to both our Boston and Waltham hospitals. Schedule: Hours 8:00am-4:30pm or 8:30am – 5:00pm Tuesday - Boston Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday – Waltham The clinicians in Boston Children's Department of Urology — ranked among the best in the nation in pediatric urology by...
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Child Life Specialist
4 weeks ago
Boston, MA, United States Boston Children's Hospital Full timePosition Summary/ Department Summary: Per diem. W e require a minimum of 2 shifts/pay period or 4 shifts a month. The Child Life Specialist will be responsible for: Participating in therapeutic activities and programs to meet patients' psychosocial and developmental needs, and facilitate adjustment to health care experiences Serve as member of...
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Child Life Specialist
2 weeks ago
Boston, MA, United States Boston Children's Hospital Full timePosition Summary/ Department Summary: Per diem. W e require a minimum of 2 shifts/pay period or 4 shifts a month. The Child Life Specialist will be responsible for: Participating in therapeutic activities and programs to meet patients' psychosocial and developmental needs, and facilitate adjustment to health care experiences Serve as member of...
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Child Life Specialist
1 week ago
Boston, MA, United States Boston Children's Hospital Full timePosition Summary/ Department Summary: Cardiac ICU Child Life Specialist Working 40 hours per week, four 10.5 hour days. Every 6 weeks a full weekend rotation required Participating in therapeutic activities and programs to meet patients' psychosocial and developmental needs, and facilitating adjustment to health care experiences for patients in our CICU...
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Child Life Specialist
7 days ago
Boston, Massachusetts, United States Boston Children's Hospital Full time $70,000 - $85,000 per year82312BRPatient Services-Child LifeJob Posting DescriptionPosition Summary/ Department Summary: Inpatient Surgical (Temporary Maternity leave coverage) Child Life Specialist *assignment ending mid-February 2026Key Responsibilities:The Child Life Specialist will be responsible for:Participating in therapeutic activities and programs to meet patients'...
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Child Life Specialist
1 week ago
Boston, MA, United States Boston Children's Hospital Full timePosition Summary/ Department Summary: Inpatient Surgical (Temporary Maternity leave coverage) Child Life Specialist *assignment ending mid-February 2026 Key Responsibilities: The Child Life Specialist will be responsible for: Participating in therapeutic activities and programs to meet patients' psychosocial and developmental needs, and facilitating...
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Child Life Specialist
2 weeks ago
Boston, MA, United States Boston Children's Hospital Full timePosition Summary/ Department Summary: Inpatient Surgical (Temporary Maternity leave coverage) Child Life Specialist *assignment ending mid-February 2026 Key Responsibilities:The Child Life Specialist will be responsible for:Participating in therapeutic activities and programs to meet patients' psychosocial and developmental needs, and facilitating adjustment...
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Child Life Specialist
1 week ago
Boston, MA, United States Boston Children's Hospital Full timePosition Summary/ Department Summary: Schedule: Four, 10 hour days (one of which would be every other Saturday) Child Life Specialist - Oncology (inpatient) The Oncology/Hematology Department is seeking a compassionate and dedicated individual to join our team as a Child Life Specialist for the One Mission Resource Room. In this role, you will be responsible...
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Child Life Specialist
3 weeks ago
Boston, United States Boston Children’s Hospital Full time20 hours a week Child Life Specialist The Child Life Specialist will be responsible for supporting patients and families in our high acuity Medical and Surgical Intensive Care (MSICU) units. We are seeking an experienced CCLS to participate in therapeutic activities that support patients and their families facing trauma, grief, complicated diagnoses, and...
