Child Life Specialist: Pediatric Subspecialty Clinics-days
NewYork-Presbyterian
New York, New York, United States
Base: $40.30-$46.35phly; bonus/equity: not specifi...
Trauma-informed practice
Family-centered care advocacy
Developmental assessment skills
The role involves providing developmentally appropriate, trauma-informed, and family-centered psychosocial support to children and caregivers in the outpatient medical setting
Job Summary
The role involves providing developmentally appropriate, trauma-informed, and family-centered psychosocial support to children and caregivers in the outpatient medical setting.
Specialists work collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams to assess emotional needs and deliver individualized interventions that reduce distress and promote adaptive coping.
NewYork-Presbyterian offers a culture of respect, belonging, and inclusion with comprehensive benefits and competitive compensation packages.
Matching Summary
The role involves providing developmentally appropriate, trauma-informed, and family-centered psychosocial support to children and caregivers in the outpatient medical setting.
Salary
Base: $40.30-$46.35/Hourly; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Comprehensive and competitive benefits package included
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Trauma-informed practice
Family-centered care advocacy
Developmental assessment skills
Therapeutic and medical play
Cultural responsiveness
Nice-to-have
Interdisciplinary team collaboration
Evidence-based practice knowledge
Patient experience enhancement
Creative arts therapy partnership
Key Requirements
Bachelor or Masters Degree in Child Life
Certified Child Life Specialist credential
Child Life Council verified internship hours (480)
1-2 years paid professional experience with hospitalized children
Knowledge of medical terminology and child development