Child Life Specialist (Multidisciplinary)
Company: Boston Children's Hospital
Location: Needham Heights
Posted on: January 20, 2026
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Job Description:
Position Summary/ Department Summary: This role will have a
future start date of December 2025 and is located in Needham, MA.
BCH will be opening up a brand new building in Needham, MA.
Coverage of the full satellite departments/cross coverage required,
supporting children & families in clinic areas including, but not
limited to – Phlebotomy, Radiology, Orthopedics, ORL and other
specialties. Four, 10.5 hour days Key Responsibilities: The Child
Life Specialist will: Participate in therapeutic activities and
programs to meet patients' psychosocial and developmental needs,
and facilitate adjustment to health care experiences in a variety
of departments Serve as member of multidisciplinary team. Delegate
work assignments to volunteers and participate in clinical training
of student interns. Minimum Qualifications Education: Bachelor's
degree in Child Development, Child Life, or a closely related field
with a concentration in child life. 600-hour Child Life internship
under the supervision of a certified child life specialist.
Experience: General skills to resolve problems requiring the use of
child development theory, professional child life principles, and
experienced?based knowledge. Well-developed writing skills, and
excellent communication skills including conflict resolution to
effectively work as a team member. Licensure/ Certifications:
Certification in Child Life Specialist required within 1 year of
hire for all new hires. Boston Children’s Hospital offers
competitive compensation and unmatched benefits including flexible
schedules, affordable health, vision and dental insurance, child
care and student loan subsidies, generous levels of time off,
403(b) Retirement Savings plan, Pension, Tuition and certain
License and Certification Reimbursement, cell phone plan discounts
and discounted rates on T-passes. Experience the benefits of
passion and teamwork. The posted pay range is Boston Children’s
reasonable and good-faith expectation for this pay at the time of
posting. Any base pay offer provided depends on skills, experience,
education, certifications, and a variety of other job-related
factors. Base pay is one part of a comprehensive benefits package
that includes flexible schedules, affordable health, vision and
dental insurance, child care and student loan subsidies, generous
levels of time off, 403(b) Retirement Savings plan, Pension,
Tuition and certain License and Certification Reimbursement, cell
phone plan discounts and discounted rates on T-passes. Experience
the benefits of passion and teamwork.
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