Child Life Specialist

Ascension • Austin, TX

33d • Onsite

About The Position

The Child Life Specialist delivers direct patient care to pediatric patients, providing emotional and developmental support during hospitalization. The specialist assesses patient and family needs and implements individualized care plans to improve coping, safety, and patient care outcomes. The role coordinates with the interdisciplinary team to support seamless care coordination throughout treatment and provides therapeutic interventions to reduce anxiety, promote normal development, and enhance the hospital experience. The position is based at Dell Children's Medical Center in Austin, Texas, in the Patient Support department. It is scheduled for 40 hours per week on weekdays and weekends.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree.
• Completion of a 600-hour Child Life clinical internship by the start date.
• Child Life Professional certification obtained within 12 months (one year) of the hire date or job transfer date.

Responsibilities

• Deliver direct patient care and provide emotional and developmental support to pediatric patients during hospitalization.
• Assess pediatric patient and family needs and implement individualized care plans to improve coping, safety, and patient care outcomes.
• Coordinate care with the interdisciplinary team to ensure seamless coordination and consistent support throughout treatment.
• Provide therapeutic interventions to reduce anxiety, promote normal development, and enhance the hospital experience for pediatric patients.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage, with HSA/FSA options.
• Employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability insurance, and life insurance.
• Pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays.
• Ascension-paid tuition through Vocare, reimbursement, professional development, and online learning.
• Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care, and stress management resources.
• Parental leave, adoption assistance, and family benefits.
• Optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings, and other benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level