Child Life Specialist

IntelyCare · Austin, Texas, United States · onsite

- Location: Austin, TX

- Facility: Dell Children's Medical Center

- Department/Specialty: Patient Support

- Schedule: Full Time | 8am-5pm | 40 hours per week

- Deliver direct patient care as a Pediatric Child Life Specialist, providing emotional and developmental support during hospitalization.

- Assess pediatric patient and family needs to implement individualized care plans that improve coping, safety, and overall patient care outcomes.

- Coordinate care with the interdisciplinary team to ensure seamless care coordination and consistent support throughout treatment.

- Provide therapeutic interventions that reduce anxiety, promote normal development, and enhance the hospital experience for pediatric patients.

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

- Child Life Specialist (CCLS) obtained within 12 Months (1 year) of hire date or job transfer date required.

Education:

- Bachelor's degree required.

- 600-hour Child Life clinical internship completed by start date.