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Child Life Specialist

Seattle, WA · On-site +1

$53.58/hr

Harborview Rehab Therapy has an outstanding opportunity for a Child Life Specialist. WORK SCHEDULE * Part-Time / 24 hours per week * Day Shift POSITION HIGHLIGHTS * Work with patients, families, and ...

University of Washington

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A Remote Child Life Specialist provides emotional support, education, and coping strategies to children and families facing medical challenges, all through virtual platforms. They use video calls, phone consultations, and digital resources to help reduce stress and anxiety during medical experiences. These professionals may work with hospitals, healthcare organizations, or private practices to support pediatric patients remotely. Their role includes therapeutic play, preparation for medical procedures, and caregiver guidance.

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A typical day for a Remote Child Life Specialist involves conducting virtual sessions with pediatric patients and their families, providing emotional support, education about medical procedures, and coping strategies to help children manage stress during healthcare experiences. You may coordinate with medical teams, social workers, and educators to ensure holistic care and seamless communication. Preparing educational materials, maintaining accurate electronic records, and attending virtual team meetings are also common tasks. This role requires proactive organization and the ability to build strong, trusting relationships with families and care teams despite the physical distance.

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To thrive as a Remote Child Life Specialist, you need a degree in child life, psychology, or a related field, Child Life Specialist (CCLS) certification, and experience supporting children and families facing medical challenges. Familiarity with telehealth platforms, secure video communication tools, and electronic documentation systems is crucial for virtual service delivery. Outstanding interpersonal skills, empathy, strong communication, and adaptability set candidates apart in this role. These competencies are essential for providing effective emotional support, education, and coping strategies to children and families in a remote setting.

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Infographic showing various Remote Child Life Specialist 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 $55,951 per year, or $26.9 per hour.

Child Life Specialist

University of Washington

Seattle, WA • On-site, Remote

$53.58/hr

Part-time

Medical, Life

Re-posted 3 days ago

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Job description

Job Description
Harborview Rehab Therapy has an outstanding opportunity for a Child Life Specialist.
WORK SCHEDULE
  • Part-Time / 24 hours per week
  • Day Shift

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS
  • Work with patients, families, and a multidisciplinary team to facilitate age-appropriate interactions, increase effective patient/family coping, promote optimal development of hospitalized children and the children of hospitalized adults.
  • Collaborate with other disciplines as appropriate to coordinate continuity of patient care from admission to discharge.
  • This position will also work across the hospital setting to consult with staff working with pediatric patients to enhance the pediatric experience of care at Harborview.
  • Provide Child Life services to inpatients using specialized skills, including assessment, treatment program planning and implementation, as prescribed by a physician and related documentation.
  • This position will assist with pediatric program development and outreach.
  • This position will also provide consultative support to staff in the ED and outpatient clinics as able.

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Demonstrate working knowledge of disease process, precautions, typical medical treatment and diagnostic procedures, functional abilities, complications, and implications of long-term deficits related to primary diagnoses.
  • Demonstrate advanced knowledge of the developmental stages and their effects on hospitalizations and proficiency in the evaluation and assessments of patients ages 0-18 years (and adults with developmental delays placing them at a developmental age between 0-18) with a variety of complex and multiple medical issues.
  • Create care plans based on admit diagnosis and medical issues impacting stay, assessment of the child's current developmental stage, temperament, coping style, culture, spirituality, potential stressors, patient and family needs, and social supports.
  • Provide a diverse, well-rounded, goal directed treatment program to meet patient's psychosocial and developmental needs.
  • Demonstrate competence in providing developmental, educational, and therapeutic interventions for children, adolescents, and their families under stress of hospitalization, illness, death and/or loss.
  • Serve as a resource to other disciplines in the developmental needs of pediatric and adolescent populations.

REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor's degree and certification as a Child Life Specialist.
Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.
ABOUT HARBORVIEW MEDICAL CENTER
As the region's only Level I Trauma and verified burn center, Harborview Medical Center is a comprehensive healthcare facility owned by King County and operated by UW Medicine. It is dedicated to providing specialized care for a broad spectrum of patients from throughout the Pacific Northwest, including the most vulnerable residents of King County. It provides exemplary patient care in leading-edge centers of emphasis, including emergency medicine, trauma and burn care, neurosciences, ophthalmology, vascular surgery, HIV/AIDS, rehabilitation, mental health and substance abuse care.
Harborview employees are committed to the vital role the institution plays in the immediate community, as well as the entire Northwest region.
Challenge. Collaboration. Compassion.
ABOUT UW MEDICINE - WHERE YOUR IMPACT GOES FURTHER
UW Medicine is Washington's only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. UW Medicine's mission is to improve the health of the public by advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding primary and specialty care to the people of the region, and preparing tomorrow's physicians, scientists and other health professionals.
All across UW Medicine, our employees collaborate to perform the highest quality work with integrity and compassion and to create a respectful, welcoming environment where every patient, family, student and colleague is valued and honored. Nearly 29,000 healthcare professionals, researchers, and educators work in the UW Medicine family of organizations that includes: Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center - Montlake, UW Medical Center - Northwest, Valley Medical Center, UW Medicine Primary Care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest.
Become part of our team. Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.
Compensation, Benefits and Position Details
Pay Range Minimum:
$37.45 hourly
Pay Range Maximum:
$53.58 hourly
Other Compensation:
Benefits:
For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-uw-staff/
Shift:
First Shift (United States of America)
Temporary or Regular?
This is a regular position
FTE (Full-Time Equivalent):
60.00%
Union/Bargaining Unit:
Not Applicable
About the UW
Working at the University of Washington provides a unique opportunity to change lives - on our campuses, in our state and around the world.
UW employees bring their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to building stronger minds and a healthier world. In return, they enjoy outstanding benefits, opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work in an environment known for its diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty.
Our Commitment
The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer, the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81.
To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu.
Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.

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