• Child Life Specialist (Temporary) Inpatient…

    Children's Hospital Boston (Boston, MA)


    82312BRJob Posting Title:Child Life Specialist (Temporary) Inpatient SurgicalDepartment:Patient Services-Child LifeAutoReqId:82312BRStatus:Full-TimeStandard Hours per Week:40 Job Posting Category:ClinicalJob Posting Description:Position 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 to health care experiences for patients.

    + Serving as member of multidisciplinary team.

    + Delegating work assignments to volunteers and participating 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.

     

    Experience: 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.

     

    Licensure/ Certifications: Child Life Certification required within 1 year of hire

     

    Office/Site Location:BostonRegular, Temporary, Per Diem:Temporary Remote Eligibility :Onsite Only