New York, New York
Day (United States of America)
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.
4 weekends per year and 1 holiday every other year.
1-2 years paid professional experience with hospitalized children
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.
NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital is an equal opportunity employer.
$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.
At NewYork-Presbyterian, we put patients first. It’s the kind of work that requires an unwavering commitment to excellence and a steady spirit of professionalism. And it’s a unique opportunity for you to collaborate with some of the brightest minds in health care, while building on our success as one of the nation’s best hospitals.
A career here is one that helps improve the lives of countless human beings throughout the world. From preventive, inpatient and ambulatory care, to technology management and beyond, all of our work is essential to the delivery of top-notch care.
Representing a wide range of fields, our talented employees collaborate across several facilities within our network, including:
• NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center
• NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center
• NewYork-Presbyterian Allen Hospital
• NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital
• NewYork-Presbyterian Hudson Valley Hospital
• NewYork-Presbyterian Komansky Children's Hospital of Children's Hospital of New York
• NewYork-Presbyterian Lower Manhattan Hospital
• NewYork-Presbyterian Morgan Stanley Children’s Hospital of Children's Hospital of New York
• NewYork-Presbyterian Queens
• NewYork-Presbyterian Westchester
• NewYork-Presbyterian Westchester Behavioral Health
No matter where you work within our organization, you’ll enjoy inspirational and supportive leaders, the latest in technology, and a benefits package that fosters true work-life balance. These are just some of the many reasons why employee engagement and patient satisfaction are at all-time highs within our hospital. Explore our life-changing careers today, and discover the promising future ahead.
