The Child Life Specialists at Cincinnati Children’s are committed to the practice of family-centered care by promoting play, education, developmental and psychosocial support. We are an integral part of the health care team who can support the child’s outpatient visit and inpatient stay. Child Life Specialists can minimize stress and maximize coping of patients and families.

The Adaptive Care Team (ACT) is comprised of Child Life Specialists who are skilled practitioners of adaptation of care for individuals with developmental disabilities and other behavioral health challenges. The team seeks to improve the patient and family medical experience by promoting awareness across the care team and facilitating patient and family coping by focusing on the individual adaptation of care. ACT promotes safe, sensitive care for individuals with developmental and behavioral challenges in the healthcare setting.

ACT is currently recruiting for a Child Life Specialist. This position will work 36 hours per week, primarily day-shift Monday-Friday with some Saturday and holiday rotations.

Candidates must have a Bachelor degree in a related field, successful completion of child life internship under the supervision of a certified CLS, and must be certified as a Child Life Specialist within one year of hire.

Benefits begin immediately. In addition to health plans, we offer tuition reimbursement, paid time off, and a generous pension plan, among other great benefits. Additionally, we can offer $5,000 in relocation assistance for candidates moving from more than 50 miles away.

Primary Location

Burnet Campus

Schedule

Full time

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Department

Child Life & Integrative Care

Employee Status

Regular

FTE

0.9

Weekly Hours

36

*Expected Starting Pay Range

*Annualized pay may vary based on FTE status

$52,104.00 - $63,960.00

• Medical coverage starting day one of employment. View employee benefits here.

• Competitive retirement plans

• Tuition reimbursement for continuing education

• Expansive employee discount programs through our many community partners

• Shift Differential, Weekend Differential, and Weekend Option Pay Programs for qualified positions

• Support through Employee Resource Groups such as African American Professionals Advisory Council, Asian Cultural and Professional Group, EQUAL - LGBTQA Resource Group, Juntos - Hispanic/Latin Resource Group, Veterans and Military Family Advocacy Network, and Young Professionals (YP) Resource Group

• Physical and mental health wellness programs

• Relocation assistance available for qualified positions

*Benefits may vary based on FTE Status and Position Type

At Cincinnati Children’s, we come to work with one goal: to make children’s health better. We believe in a holistic team approach, both in caring for patients and their families, and in advancing science and discovery. We strive to do better and find energy and inspiration in our shared purpose. If you want to be the best you can be, you can do it at Cincinnati Children’s.

Cincinnati Children's is:

• Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 10 best Children's Hospitals in the nation for more than 15 years

• Consistently among the top 3 Children's Hospitals for National Institutes of Health (NIH) Funding

• Recognized as one of America’s Best Large Employers (2025), America’s Best Employers for New Grads (2025)

• One of the nation's America’s Most Innovative Companies as noted by Fortune

• Consistently certified as great place to work

• A Leading Disability Employer as noted by the National Organization on Disability

• Magnet® designated for the fourth consecutive time by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)

We Embrace Innovation—Together. We believe in empowering our teams with the tools that help us work smarter and care better. That’s why we support the responsible use of artificial intelligence. By encouraging innovation, we’re creating space for new ideas, better outcomes, and a stronger future—for all of us.

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Cincinnati Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. EEO/Veteran/Disability