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BJC HealthCare

Child Life Specialist

Saint Louis, MO · On-site

Louis Children's Specialty Care Center in South County is seeking a full time child life specialist ... Actively contributes to the efficient operation of the Child Life Department, planning activities ...

BJC HealthCare

Child Life Specialist

Saint Louis, MO · On-site

$20.17 - $33.51/hr

Louis Children's Specialty Care Center in South County is seeking a full time child life specialist ... Actively contributes to the efficient operation of the Child Life Department, planning activities ...

Baptistjax

$35K - $49K/yr

This full-time Child Life Specialist job offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in ... Facilitate therapeutic play activities, distraction techniques, and emotional safety measures ...

Shriners Children's

Child Life Specialist

Boston, MA · On-site

Facilitates a therapeutic play program in cooperation with the Activities Coordinators promoting ... Child Life Certificate, or proof of eligibility * CPR Preferred Qualifications * Master's Degree

Shrinerschildrens

Child Life Specialist

Boston, MA · On-site

Facilitates a therapeutic play program in cooperation with the Activities Coordinators promoting ... Child Life Certificate, or proof of eligibility * CPR Preferred Qualifications * Master's Degree

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As of Sep 1, 2026, the average hourly pay for full time child life activity in the United States is $15.99, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.42 and $17.31 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Full Time Child Life Activity vs Child Life Specialist?

AspectFull Time Child Life ActivityChild Life Specialist
CredentialsBachelor's degree in child life, child development, or related field; certification often preferredSame as Child Life Activity, often requires certification from the Child Life Professional Certification Board (CCLS)
Work EnvironmentHospitals, pediatric clinics, or healthcare settings focusing on child engagement and educationHealthcare settings, hospitals, or pediatric units providing psychosocial support to children and families
Employer & Industry UsageHospitals, healthcare organizations, child life programsHospitals, pediatric healthcare facilities, and community health organizations

Full Time Child Life Activity roles focus on engaging children through activities and education, often requiring similar credentials and working in healthcare environments. Child Life Specialists typically have the same qualifications but also provide psychosocial support, making their roles more comprehensive in patient care.

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Child Life Specialist

BJC HealthCare

Saint Louis, MO • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 4 days ago

BJC Healthcare rating

7.5

Company rating: 7.5 out of 10

Based on 231 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

233rd of 898 rated healthcare providers

Job description

Additional Information About the Role

St. Louis Children's Specialty Care Center in South County is seeking a full time child life specialist!

 Mon/Tues 6:30a-3p Wed/Thurs/Fri 8:00-4:30


Overview

St. Louis Children’s Hospital is dedicated to improving the health and lives of children. As one of the top-ranked children’s hospitals in the country, St. Louis Children’s provides care in more than 50 specialty areas through a dedicated team of physicians, nurses, staff and volunteers. Along with inpatient and outpatient medical care, the hospital offers education, wellness and injury-prevention programs to fulfill its mission to “do what’s right for kids.”

Providing comprehensive, high-quality care and serving as an advocate for children has been St. Louis Children’s commitment since its inception in 1879. Today, the hospital serves patients and families across a 300-mile service area, and has seen patients from all 50 states and more than 80 countries. 

St. Louis Children’s consistently ranks among America’s Best Children’s Hospitals by U.S.News & World Report in all surveyed categories. In 2021, St. Louis Children’s was one of eight children’s hospitals to rank in the top 25 of all 10 specialties. The hospital’s academic and physician partner, Washington University School of Medicine, is one of the top-ranked medical schools in the United States. Since 2005, St. Louis Children’s has been designated as a Magnet® hospital for nursing excellence from the American Nurses Credentialing Center® (ANCC).


Preferred Qualifications

Role Purpose

To provide the scope of child life services to children and families who are receiving services from St. Louis Children's Hospital.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborates with health care professionals and hospital staff to provide optimal family centered care.
  • Provides child life services to patients and families as assessed and prioritized including psycho-social preparation for hospitalization, procedures, surgeries, and/or other potentially stressful events.
  • Actively contributes to the efficient operation of the Child Life Department, planning activities, special projects, meetings and outcome measures.
  • Increases awareness of child life services throughout the hospital by providing information about the services, role modeling, medical record documentation and in-service education.

    • Minimum Requirements

    Education

  • Bachelor's Degree
    • - Child Life/Educ/Life Science
  • Child Life Internship

    • Experience

  • No Experience

    • Supervisor Experience

  • No Experience

    • Preferred Requirements

    Experience

  • <2 years

    • Benefits and Legal Statement

    BJC Total Rewards

    At BJC we're committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.

    • Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
    • Disability insurance* paid for by BJC
    • Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution
    • 401(k) plan with BJC match
    • Tuition Assistance available on first day
    • BJC Institute for Learning and Development
    • Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
    • Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
    • Adoption assistance

    To learn more, go to our Benefits Summary.

    *Not all benefits apply to all jobs

    The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer

    Qualifications:

    Role Purpose

    To provide the scope of child life services to children and families who are receiving services from St. Louis Children's Hospital.

    Responsibilities

  • Collaborates with health care professionals and hospital staff to provide optimal family centered care.
  • Provides child life services to patients and families as assessed and prioritized including psycho-social preparation for hospitalization, procedures, surgeries, and/or other potentially stressful events.
  • Actively contributes to the efficient operation of the Child Life Department, planning activities, special projects, meetings and outcome measures.
  • Increases awareness of child life services throughout the hospital by providing information about the services, role modeling, medical record documentation and in-service education.

    • Minimum Requirements

    Education

  • Bachelor's Degree
    • - Child Life/Educ/Life Science
  • Child Life Internship

    • Experience

  • No Experience

    • Supervisor Experience

  • No Experience

    • Preferred Requirements

    Experience

  • <2 years
    • Education:UNAVAILABLEEmployment Type: FULL_TIME

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    About BJC Healthcare

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    BJC Healthcare, situated in Saint Louis, MO, US, is one of the largest healthcare organizations in the United States. Launched in 1993, BJC encompasses 15 hospitals and multiple health service organizations covering the metropolitan St. Louis area, mid-Missouri and Southern Illinois. This healthcare titan's services cover a vast field, from community health and wellness, to pediatric care, to advanced specialty care. BJC is well-known for its two nationally recognized hospitals, Barnes-Jewish Hospital and St. Louis Children's Hospital, both affiliated with Washington University School of Medicine. Its mission revolves around improving the health and well-being of the communities it serves through leadership, education, innovation, and excellence in medicine.

    Industry

    Health care and social assistance

    Company size

    10,000+ Employees

    Headquarters location

    Saint Louis, MO, US

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