Child Life Specialist - Integrative Care
About The Position
We are hiring for multiple Child Life Specialist - Integrative Care opportunities. This posting is for multiple openings of Child Life Specialist - Integrative Care at Covenant Children's Hospital in Lubbock, TX. Available Job Types: Full Time Available Shifts: Day Child Life Specialist - Integrative Care, Social Work Services at Covenant Children's Hospital in Lubbock, TX Please note that this position is onsite and therefore requires the ability to commute to Covenant Children’s Hospital in Lubbock, TX. Bring Comfort, Courage & Play to Children When They Need It Most! Join our compassionate care team as a Child Life Specialist, where every day you’ll transform the hospital experience for children, teens, and families. From easing anxiety with creative, developmentally appropriate play to preparing kids for medical procedures in ways they can truly understand, you’ll be the comforting guide who helps families navigate their toughest moments. You’ll design therapeutic activities, support emotional well‑being, partner closely with an interdisciplinary care team, and champion family‑centered care—all while fostering a safe, expressive, and empowering environment. If you’re passionate about helping young patients cope, grow, and shine even in challenging times, this is where your impact begins. Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Covenant Children's Hospital (Methodist Children's Hospital) and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Child Life, Child Development, Early Childhood Education, Family Studies, or a closely related field
- Child Life specific clinical training experience (e.g., practicum and/or internship) in a pediatric medical setting
- Trained in Child Development principles and impact of illness and hospitalization on children and families; application of therapeutic play, developmental education, and expressive modalities to address psychosocial needs of children and families
- National Certified Child Life Specialist - Association of Child Life Professionals within 6 months (180 days) of hire
Nice To Haves
- 1 year of experience working with young children and adolescents in a healthcare setting
- Completion of at least 600 hours of clinical training supervised by a Certified Child Life Specialist
Responsibilities
- Transform the hospital experience for children, teens, and families.
- Ease anxiety with creative, developmentally appropriate play.
- Prepare kids for medical procedures in ways they can truly understand.
- Design therapeutic activities.
- Support emotional well-being.
- Partner closely with an interdisciplinary care team.
- Champion family-centered care.
- Foster a safe, expressive, and empowering environment.
Benefits
- 7,500 Sign-On Bonus for eligible rehires and external candidates that meet required qualifications and conditions for payment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
