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BJC HealthCare

Child Life Specialist

Saint Louis, MO · On-site

Child Life Internship Experience * No Experience Supervisor Experience * No Experience Preferred Requirements Experience * Benefits and Legal Statement BJC Total Rewards At BJC we're committed to ...

Boston Medical Center

Child Life Specialist

Boston, MA · On-site

$53K - $77K/yr

Requires completion of a Child Life Internship (600 hours) under the direct supervision of a Child Life Specialist and is eligible and passes certification exam within 6 months of hire.

RWJBarnabas Health

Child Life Specialist

New Brunswick, NJ · On-site

$64K - $80K/yr

Assists with community outreach initiatives, special programming, and supervision of Child Life interns while maintaining a safe and therapeutic environment This role might be for you if: * You are ...

Mercy

A completed child life internship is required. Required Education: * Bachelors of Science or Bachelors of Arts in related Child Life field and internship in appropriate area required. Experience: * 2 ...

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How much do child life internship jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 19, 2026, the average hourly pay for child life internship in the United States is $18.84, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.42 and $19.47 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a child life internship?

A Child Life Internship is a structured, hands-on training program for students or recent graduates pursuing a career as a Child Life Specialist. It provides the opportunity to gain practical experience in a hospital or clinical setting, working directly with children and families to help them cope with the stress of hospitalization and medical procedures. Interns learn valuable skills in therapeutic play, emotional support, and patient advocacy under the supervision of experienced Child Life professionals. This internship is often a required step before sitting for the Child Life Certification Exam.

What does a child life intern do?

During a Child Life Internship, you will typically be involved in planning and facilitating therapeutic play and educational activities for pediatric patients, supporting children and families during medical procedures, and collaborating closely with medical staff and Child Life Specialists. Interns are often assigned to different hospital units, giving you exposure to various patient populations and a range of clinical scenarios. You’ll also have structured supervision, regular feedback sessions, and opportunities to participate in multidisciplinary team meetings, which help develop your skills in communication and patient care.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a child life intern?

To thrive as a Child Life Intern, you need foundational knowledge in child development, coursework in child life or related fields, and often completion of prerequisite clinical or volunteer experience. Familiarity with therapeutic play techniques, documentation systems, and sometimes CPR certification are typically required. Strong interpersonal skills, empathy, and the ability to communicate effectively with children and families are essential soft skills. These competencies are crucial for supporting children’s emotional well-being and helping families cope with stress in healthcare settings.
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Infographic showing various Child Life Internship job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 78% Full Time, 16% Part Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 94% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $39,193 per year, or $18.8 per hour.

Child Life Specialist

Westchester Medical Center

Valhalla, NY • On-site

$26.58 - $33.41/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 4 days ago

Job description

Job Summary: The Child Life Specialistfunctions 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.
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