Child Life Specialist - Per Diem - Days

Location Bronxville, New York Shift: Day Flex (United States of America) All-Embracing Pediatric Care: Child Life Specialists Make It Possible Child Life Specialist - Per Diem - Days At NewYork-Presbyterian, we’re uniting the brightest minds in pediatric care to support the health and happiness of our patients. Join us. Step into a dynamic Child Life Department to work side-by-side with respected leaders of our field. In a culture of leadership and legendary patient focus, you can be a key part of an amazing team. In this role, as the Child Life Specialist (CLS), you will have an exciting opportunity to provide psychosocial and developmentally based assessments and support for patients and their families. As an active member of the interdisciplinary care team based at NYP/Westchester, you will strive to enhance the quality of patient care through participation, documentation, and communication of care plans and treatment goals. Our accredited Child Life Specialists collaborate with nurses, social workers, and clinical professionals to create a normalized healthcare environment for young patients. We provide age-appropriate activities and diversions. Preferred Criteria 1 year of experience with hospitalized children Required Criteria Child Life Council verified Internship hours (minimum 480 hours) Certified Child Life Specialist by the Child Life Council Bachelor's Degree in Child Life, Child Development or closely related field 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. 2026 Best Companies in Healthcare, Biotech & Pharma – Glassdoor 2026 Best Place to Work – Glassdoor 2026 America’s Best Large Employers – Forbes 2026 America’s Best-In-State Employers – Forbes 2026 America’s Dream Employers – Forbes 2026 America’s Greatest Workplaces for Culture, Belonging & Community – Newsweek 2026 Best Places to Work in IT - Computerworld 2025 Great Place to Work Certified 2025 Best Employers for Women – Forbes 2025 Companies that Care – People 2025 America’s Greatest Workplaces for Mental Well-Being - Newsweek NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital is an equal opportunity employer. Salary Range: $43.00/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. Internationally acclaimed, our hospital leads the way in research, life-shaping education and compassionate care. Step into a career at a truly Amazing place. Among the highest echelon of the topmost hospitals in the world, NewYork-Presbyterian is Making It Possible for patients at this moment. What does this mean for you? Nothing less than an extraordinary career. We care for 1 out of every 4 New Yorkers in medical need. The nation's largest not-for-profit academic medical center, with over 2 million patient visits a year. #J-18808-Ljbffr NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital