Child Life Specialist For Psychiatry

At Cincinnati Children's we want to ensure every visit is as safe, convenient, and comfortable as possible. Providing an exceptional level of care means reaching far beyond our medical expertise - that's where our Child Life Specialists come into action: promoting play, education, developmental progress, coping skills and psychosocial support. Whether it is a trip to the Emergency Department, a short follow-up appointment or an inpatient stay, a visit to the hospital can be a scary and overwhelming experience - for patients, siblings and for their families.

The Child Life Program works with patients of all ages in different medical settings to help support emotional safety and normalize the process of receiving medical care.

Child Life Specialists are certified and have significant clinical expertise in the developmental impact of illness and injury. This helps improve patient and family care, satisfaction, and healthcare experiences.

We are now hiring for a Child Life Specialist to work with our Inpatient and Residential Psychiatric patient population at the College Hill Campus. This position will assist with grief & loss, blood draws, x-rays, and preparation for procedures.

The job is 32 hours per week. We are open to negotiating schedule. We typically work 6:30a-3pm, Monday-Friday.

REQUIRED JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field required
• Completion of child life internship under the supervision of a certified CLS required
• Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS) within one year of hire

Primary Location

College Hill Campus

Schedule

Full time

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Department

Child Life & Integrative Care

Employee Status

Regular

FTE

0.8

Weekly Hours

32

• Expected Starting Pay Range
• Annualized pay may vary based on FTE status

$52,104.00 - $63,960.00

Market Leading Benefits Including*:

• Medical coverage starting day one of employment. View employee benefits here.

• Competitive retirement plans

• Tuition reimbursement for continuing education

• Expansive employee discount programs through our many community partners

• Shift Differential, Weekend Differential, and Weekend Option Pay Programs for qualified positions

• Support through Employee Resource Groups such as African American Professionals Advisory Council, Asian Cultural and Professional Group, EQUAL - LGBTQA Resource Group, Juntos - Hispanic/Latin Resource Group, Veterans and Military Family Advocacy Network, and Young Professionals (YP) Resource Group

• Physical and mental health wellness programs

• Relocation assistance available for qualified positions

• Benefits may vary based on FTE Status and Position Type

About Us

At Cincinnati Children's, we come to work with one goal: to make children's health better. We believe in a holistic team approach, both in caring for patients and their families, and in advancing science and discovery. We strive to do better and find energy and inspiration in our shared purpose. If you want to be the best you can be, you can do it at Cincinnati Children's.

Cincinnati Children's is:

• Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 10  best Children's Hospitals in the nation for more than 15 years

• Consistently among the top 3 Children's Hospitals for National Institutes of Health (NIH) Funding

• Recognized as one of America's Best Large Employers  (2025), America's Best Employers for New Grads (2025)

• One of the nation's America's Most Innovative Companies as noted by Fortune

• Consistently certified as great place to work

• A Leading Disability Employer as noted by the National Organization on Disability

• Magnet designated for the fourth consecutive time by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)

We Embrace Innovation-Together. We believe in empowering our teams with the tools that help us work smarter and care better. That's why we support the responsible use of artificial intelligence. By encouraging innovation, we're creating space for new ideas, better outcomes, and a stronger future-for all of us.

Comprehensive job description provided upon request.

Cincinnati Children's is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. EEO/Veteran/Disability