Child Life Specialist

University Of Wisconsin Hospitals And Clinics Authority

Job Location:

Madison, OH - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 05-10-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

Work Schedule:

Part-time 80% FTE Day/Evening shift. Weekend rotation is required. This position will be a float position and will work a variety of shifts within the Emergency Department inpatient units outpatient units and procedural areas. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department.

Be part of something remarkable

Come make a difference in the lives of pediatric patients at UW Health.

We are seeking a Child Life Specialist to:

Provide age-appropriate information and administer appropriate child life therapies in conjunction with the patients age medical condition and family/significant others.
Work with both outpatients and inpatients (and families) during their medical encounters to foster a level of trust and comfort which allows children to express their fears discontents and misconceptions about their care.
Advocate for patients and provide appropriate clinical interventions to the ever-changing needs of children with chronic illness and handicapping conditions that are potentially disruptive to childrens development and effective family functioning.
Work with an interdisciplinary team to set priorities in the planning implementation and evaluation of therapeutic and psychosocial programming of child life services with all children and families receiving care in the outpatient and inpatient areas.

At UW Health you will have:

An excellent benefits package including health and dental insurance paid time off retirement plans two-week paid parental leave and adoption assistance.
Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance.
Access to great resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department that supports your emotional financial and physical well-being.
Tuition benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.
The opportunity to earn a referral bonus for referring friends former colleagues or others to apply for open posted positions.

Qualifications

Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or university in Child Life Child Development or a related field Required
Masters Degree from an accredited college or university in Child Life Child Development or a related field Preferred

Work Experience

Completion of a Child Life internship with a minimum of 480 hours in a pediatric health care setting Required
At least two (2) years of related experience working with children and adolescents in a hospital setting Preferred
Experience in specific specialty area Preferred
Paid clinical experience Preferred

Licenses & Certifications

Certified as a Child Life Specialist by the Association for Child Life Professionals (ACLP) or certification in progress with ability to obtain this credential within 1 Year Required
CPR certification or attain certification within 90 Days Required

Our Commitment to Social Impact and Belonging

UW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Our respect for people shines through patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. It is the policy of UW Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age protected veteran or disabled status or genetic information.

American Family Childrens Hospitalin Madison Wisconsinalso a Magnet-designated facilityprovides specialized care in a healing environment designed especially for pediatric patients and their families. American Family Childrens Hospital is a comprehensive pediatric medical and surgical center with nationally recognized pediatric specialists in a wide range of fields. It is also home to our Level One Pediatric Trauma Centerand Level IV NICU which cares for the tiniest patients throughout Wisconsin and beyond.

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DescriptionWork Schedule:Part-time 80% FTE Day/Evening shift. Weekend rotation is required. This position will be a float position and will work a variety of shifts within the Emergency Department inpatient units outpatient units and procedural areas. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of...