Child Life Specialist I

Cincinnati Children's

. Perform psychosocial assessments of patients and families to identify strengths, concerns, and needs .

Posted 9/17/2026part-timeCincinnati • Ohio • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $53,706 - $67,142 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in psychosocial assessments, patient advocacy, and child life interventions while effectively collaborating in multidisciplinary teams. Proficient in managing time and resources to support patient and family needs within the healthcare system.

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Psychosocial AssessmentPatient AdvocacyChild Life InterventionsCCLS CertificationMultidisciplinary Teamwork

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Hard Skills

Psychosocial AssessmentChild Life InterventionsPain Management SupportDocumentation of ServicesPost-Procedural AssessmentProcess ImprovementEducation and TrainingTime ManagementResource ManagementSpecial Assignments Completion

Soft Skills

CommunicationProblem SolvingTeam CollaborationSupervisionOrganizational Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

CCLS Certification

Industry Keywords

Healthcare SystemChild Life InternshipPatient Care ConferencesEvidence-Based CareFamily InvolvementSupport for Chronic IllnessAbuse and Neglect ReportingVolunteer SupervisionPatient EducationPediatric Care

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform psychosocial assessments of patients and families to identify strengths, concerns, and needs
Facilitate family involvement and support patients and families adjusting to injury, diagnosis, chronic illness, or disability
Advocate for patient and family needs within the healthcare system and/or community
Evaluate and adapt child life interventions
Report suspicions of abuse and neglect as mandated for investigation
Conduct post-procedural assessments and interventions
Promote and support pain management
Document services and interventions
Participate in patient care conferences and rounds
Follow up on referrals
Support process improvement and evidence-based care/professional inquiry
Orient and supervise volunteers
Contribute to education and training of students and professionals
Submit supply requests and maintain organized, safe work areas
Manage time, priorities, workload, and resources
Complete special assignments and projects
Complete required daily/weekly information exchange and documentation
Engage in multidisciplinary teamwork, problem solving, and pursuit of best practices
Provide education, preparation, procedural support, and play to meet the psychosocial needs of infants, children, adolescents, and young adults

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in a related field
0+ years of work experience in a related job discipline
Completion of child life internship under the supervision of a certified CLS
CCLS within one year of hire

Benefits

Comp & perks

Additional pay may apply, including shift, on-call, or weekend differentials
Benefits may apply
Continuing education to increase professional growth
Employee assistance through a holistic team approach
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