Child Life Specialist

WMCHealth

Valhalla, NYFull-time$31.69–38.83/hrSeen 2mo agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation

$31.69–38.83/hr

Location

Valhalla, NY

Schedule

Full-time

Work Authorization

Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Certified Child Life SpecialistEligible For Certification As Documented By The ACLPRegistered For The Exam Within A Certain Time PeriodBachelor's degree

Job overview

WMCHealth is hiring a Child Life Specialist. The Child Life Specialist serves as a vital member of the healthcare team, communicating developmental and psychosocial information to colleagues through charting, rounds, and meetings. This role involves upholding professional ethics, following infection control guidelines, and assessing patients' development and coping styles to create individualized treatment plans. The specialist provides education, prepares patients for medical procedures, and fosters a therapeutic environment.

Key focus areas include Uphold professional code of ethics (ACLP 2020) including the establishment of therapeutic relationships, Consistently follow infection control guidelines to prevent cross contamination in the playroom, at bedside and during group activities, and Assess patients' development, temperament, coping style and adjustment utilizing knowledge of child development and behavior, injury/disease, treatment, cultural and family systems to develop individualized treatment plan.

Successful candidates bring 600 Child Life Internship, Bachelor's Degree, and Certified Child Life Specialist. Preferred (not required): Communication, Therapeutic Relationships, Infection Control, and Patient Assessment.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

CommunicationTherapeutic RelationshipsInfection ControlPatient AssessmentChild Development KnowledgeBehavioral KnowledgeInjury/Disease KnowledgeTreatment KnowledgeCultural Systems KnowledgeFamily Systems KnowledgeIndividualized Treatment Plan DevelopmentChild Life InterventionsPatient EducationPreparation for Medical ProceduresStress Reduction TechniquesEmotional Expression EncouragementCultural Needs AccommodationActivity CoordinationBereavement SupportLegacy Building SupportPain Management CollaborationPalliative Care CollaborationIntern TrainingIntern SupervisionIntern EvaluationVolunteer ManagementVolunteer TrainingVolunteer SupervisionVolunteer EvaluationProfessional Development

Qualifications

600 Child Life InternshipBachelor's DegreeCertified Child Life SpecialistEligible for Certification as Documented by the ACLPRegistered for the Exam Within a Certain Time PeriodMaster's Degree in Child Life, Recreation, Psychology, Early Childhood Education or Closely Related Field

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Tuition Assistance

Full job description

Child Life Specialist

Company: WMC Advanced Physician Services PC

City/State: Valhalla, NY

Category: Clerical/Administrative Support

Department: MFCH Support

Union: No

Position: Full Time

Hours: Variable,

Shift: Day w/rotation

Req #: 49252

Posted Date: Jul 28, 2026

Hiring Range: $31.69-$38.83

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External Applicant link (https://pm.healthcaresource.com/cs/wmc1/#/preApply/33661) Internal Applicant link

Job Details:

Job Summary:

The Child Life Specialist functions as a key member of the healthcare team, communicating all relevant developmental and psychosocial information to other team members via charting, participation in rounds and team meetings, etc. Responsiblities: · Upholds professional code of ethics (ACLP 2020) including the establishment of therapeutic relationships with patients and families that are clear, caring and boundaried. · Consistently follows infection control guidelines to prevent cross contamination in the playroom, at bedside and during group activities. · Assess patients' development, temperament, coping style and adjustment utilizing knowledge of child development and behavior, injury/disease, treatment, cultural and family systems to develop individualized treatment plan. · Utilizes knowledge and resources to assess, plan, prioritize appropriate child life interventions. Assess patient and families to determine developmental level, emotional state, and individual needs. · Provides education regarding illness/diagnosis, treatment, and coping techniques to patients, parents/caregivers and siblings. · Provides preparation for patients and families for surgical, medical and diagnostic procedures using developmentally appropriate and medically accurate teaching tools and techniques with a goal of decreasing anxiety, increasing knowledge and coping. · Provides a safe and therapeutic environment that encourages opportunities for and facilitates a variety of group and/or individual play and activities that promote normalization, development, learning, self-expression, and coping. · Demonstrates, explains and provides stress reduction techniques before, during and/or after stressful experiences to facilitate adaptive coping. Encourages emotional expression in order to promote understanding, mastery and coping. · Facilitates positive relationships with family members, using knowledge and resources to accommodate cultural needs and to bridge differences. · Coordinates activities and special events in a manner that is collaborative with other departments and services. Creates and implements activities to assure continuity of normal life experiences such as birthdays and holidays. · Provides support and information regarding bereavement and/or legacy building. Collaborates with interdisciplinary team in pain management and palliative care. · Provides ongoing management, training, supervision and evaluation of child life interns to maintain ACLP clinical internship accreditation. · Provides ongoing volunteer management, training, supervision and evaluation to best meet patient/family and unit needs. · Participates in ongoing professional development. Qualifications/Requirements:

Experience:

Completion of a 600 Child Life internship under the supervision of a Certified Child Life Specialist.

Education:

A Bachelor's degree, required; Master's degree in Child Life, recreation, psychology, early childhood education or a closely related field, preferred.

Licenses / Certifications:

At the time of hire, the candidate will need to either be certified or eligible for certification as documented by the ACLP and registered for the exam within a certain time period.

Other:

Special Requirements:

About Us:

WMC Advanced Physician Services PC

Benefits:

We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package that includes: