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Boston Medical Center

Child Life Specialist

Boston, MA · On-site

$53K - $77K/yr

The Child Life Specialist is responsible and accountable for planning and implementing therapeutic activities and programs to meet psychosocial and developmental needs and facilitates the adjustment ...

Nebraska Medicine

Child Life Specialist

Omaha, NE

Works on the Child Life and Family Development team with a Music Therapist and Hospital Teachers to provide socialization, normalizing activities, and special programming for pediatric patients and ...

Sanford Health

Child Life Specialist

Sioux Falls, SD · On-site

No Department Details Inpatient Child Life Specialist with some flexing capability to other areas ... play activities, expressive arts, and special events for pediatric patients and their families ...

Boston Medical Center

Child Life Specialist

Boston, MA · On-site

$53K - $77K/yr

The Child Life Specialist is responsible and accountable for planning and implementing therapeutic activities and programs to meet psychosocial and developmental needs and facilitates the adjustment ...

RWJBarnabas Health

Child Life Specialist

New Brunswick, NJ · On-site

$64K - $80K/yr

Child Life Specialist Location: Bristol Myers Squibb Hospital Department Name: Child Life Program ... Develops and facilitates therapeutic activities, special events, and programs that promote normal ...

Nebraska Medicine

Child Life Specialist

Omaha, NE · On-site

Works on the Child Life and Family Development team with a Music Therapist and Hospital Teachers to provide socialization, normalizing activities, and special programming for pediatric patients and ...

University of Rochester

$24 - $33.60/hr

Develops and delivers skilled child life services focused on the developmental, emotional, and ... Directs daily activities, oversees project work, conducts weekly conferences, evaluates, and takes ...

Cleveland Clinic

Child Life Specialist

Cleveland, OH · On-site

$18.88 - $28.80/hr

As a Child Life Specialist, you will be working with patients and families to communicate with our ... Provide diversional activities in the playroom/activity room and bedside based on individual ...

Sanford Health

Child Life Specialist

Sioux Falls, SD · On-site

No Department Details Inpatient Child Life Specialist with some flexing capability to other areas ... play activities, expressive arts, and special events for pediatric patients and their families ...

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How much do freelance child life activity jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 21, 2026, the average hourly pay for freelance child life activity in the United States is $16.74, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.42 and $18.03 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Freelance Child Life Activity vs Child Life Specialist?

AspectFreelance Child Life ActivityChild Life Specialist
CredentialsVaries; often requires child development or related certificationsTypically requires a Bachelor's or Master's in Child Life, Child Development, or related field, plus certification (CCLS)
Work EnvironmentSelf-employed, flexible settings, including hospitals, schools, or community programsHospitals, pediatric units, hospices, or healthcare settings
Employer & Industry UsageIndependent contractor or freelancer; used in various child-focused environmentsHealthcare institutions; employed or contracted by hospitals or clinics
Common Search & ComparisonOften searched by those seeking flexible, project-based workOften searched by those seeking specialized, clinical child life services

In summary, Freelance Child Life Activities involve flexible, self-directed work often in various settings, while Child Life Specialists are typically employed in healthcare environments with specific certifications and clinical responsibilities.

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Child Life Specialist

Westchester Medical Center

Valhalla, NY • On-site

$26.58 - $33.41/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 5 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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