Child Life Specialist

• Location: Austin, TX
• Facility: Dell Children's Medical Center
• Department/Specialty: Patient Support
• Schedule: Full Time | 40 hours per week | Weekdays and Weekends

• Deliver direct patient care as a Pediatric Child Life Specialist, providing emotional and developmental support during hospitalization.
• Assess pediatric patient and family needs to implement individualized care plans that improve coping, safety, and overall patient care outcomes.
• Coordinate care with the interdisciplinary team to ensure seamless care coordination and consistent support throughout treatment.
• Provide therapeutic interventions that reduce anxiety, promote normal development, and enhance the hospital experience for pediatric patients.

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Child Life Professional obtained within 12 Months (1 year) of hire date or job transfer date required.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree required.

• 600-hour Child Life clinical internship completed by start date.