Child Life Specialist (various openings)

Job overview

The Child Life Specialist is an onsite role based in Boston, MA, supporting various departments at Boston Children's Hospital. Compensation is not specified, and the role is part of a comprehensive benefits package. This role exists to meet the psychosocial and developmental needs of patients from birth to young adulthood. The specialist facilitates adjustment to healthcare experiences by participating in therapeutic activities and serving as a member of the multidisciplinary team.

What you'll do

• Provide support for procedures, siblings, development, and bereavement
• offer coping support for hospitalizations
• maintain unit resources
• delegate tasks to volunteers
• participate in clinical training of interns.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

contract

day shift

boston ma

child life specialist

pediatrics

clinical

hospital

multidisciplinary

psychosocial support

onsite

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Flexible schedules, health/vision/dental insurance, child care and student loan subsidies, 403(b) retirement plan, pension, tuition reimbursement.

Why this role

Multiple openings, flexible schedules, comprehensive benefits, academic medical center environment.

About the employer

Boston Children's Hospital is hiring for this role. Industry: General Medical and Surgical Hospitals. Sector: 62.