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Child Life Specialist: Pediatric Subspecialty Clinics-Days

Nyp

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Jul 2, 2026

Salary
$40 – $46
Location
NYP/Weill Cornell Medical Center, United States of America
Workplace
Onsite
Type
Full-time
Education
Master
Closing date
Jul 8, 2026
Source
Workday

Description

Location

New York, New York

Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Description:

Child Life Specialist: Pediatric Subspecialty Clinics-Days
At NewYork-Presbyterian Komansky Children's Hospital, our Certified Child Life Specialists work from a trauma-informed and culturally reflexive practice to support the unique needs of each patient and family in the medical setting. As advocates of family-centered care, the Komansky Child Life and Creative Arts Therapy team works in close partnership with the interdisciplinary team, programming partners, patients, and caregivers to meet the unique emotional, developmental, and cultural needs of each child and family.
The Child Life Specialist dedicated to Weill Cornell Medicine’s Pediatric Subspecialty clinics at NewYork-Presbyterian Komansky Children’s Hospital of the Children’s Hospital of New York will provide developmentally appropriate, trauma‑informed, and family‑centered psychosocial support to children and caregivers in the outpatient medical setting. Working collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams across pediatric subspecialty clinics, the specialist assesses patients’ emotional, developmental, and educational needs and delivers individualized interventions to reduce distress, promote adaptive coping, and support developmental integrity. Interventions may include preparation and education for medical encounters, therapeutic and medical play, emotional support, and self‑expression, with a strong emphasis on cultural responsiveness, advocacy, and evidence‑based practice. The role supports a safe, supportive clinical environment while enhancing the overall patient and family experience throughout outpatient care.
Monday-Friday Days
4 weekends per year and 1 holiday every other year.
Preferred Criteria
1-2 years paid professional experience with hospitalized children
Required Criteria

Bachelor or Masters Degree in Child Life, Child Development or closely related field

Child Life Council verified internship hours (minimum 480 hours)
Certified Child Life Specialist
Knowledge of child development, medical terminology, developmental/therapeutic play

Join a healthcare system where employee engagement is at an all-time high. Here we foster a culture of respect, belonging, and inclusion. Enjoy comprehensive and competitive benefits that support you and your family in every aspect of life. Start your life-changing journey today.

Please note that all roles require on-site presence (variable by role). Therefore, all employees should live within a commutable distance to NYP.

NYP will not reimburse for travel expenses.

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NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital is an equal opportunity employer.

Salary Range:

$40.30-$46.35/Hourly


It all begins with you. Our amazing compensation packages start with competitive base pay and include recognition for your experience, education, and licensure. Then we add our amazing benefits, countless opportunities for personal and professional growth and a dynamic environment that embraces every person. Join our team and discover where amazing works.

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