Raise your career expectations as an associate child life specialist at Northwell Health:
Named Fair360’s Top Hospital and Health System for workplace fairness, equity and inclusion.
New York State’s largest private employer and healthcare provider
Location:
Cohen Children's Medical Center
269-1 76th Ave., Queens, NY
Shift: Full Time, Evenings, 2:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m.
In this role, you will engage in routine psychosocial activities with children and their families to provide emotional support and identify opportunities to recommend and implement approved coping strategies. Participate in developing, implementing and evaluating psychosocial programs fostering emotional, developmental, intellectual and physical growth of children in a hospital environment and outpatient setting. Participate in orienting other hospital staff of the psychosocial needs of children and their families and fosters positive hospital community relations.
Benefits include:
Competitive pay and medical benefits
A collaborative, supportive environment and named one of the best places to work in health care
Tuition reimbursement, access to LinkedIn Learning and additional educational opportunities through the Center for Learning and Innovation
Career growth and development with resources dedicated to career movement from within the organization
Rewarding and fulfilling mission-driven work committed to giving back to the local communities we serve
Wellness and recognition programs including walk challenges, wellness apps and workshops, awards, and recognition programs, among others
Opportunity to join one of our many Business Employee Resource Groups in support of a diverse and inclusive culture
An award-winning, military-friendly employer with professional programs for veterans and active-duty military service members
Newly hired full-time and part-time team members may take advantage of up to $10,000 in student loan forgiveness through Northwell’s Student Loan Forgiveness Program for select imaging, laboratory technologist, respiratory therapist and surgical technologist roles at designated sites.
Job Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in child Life, Child Development, Psychology, Sociology or other Psychosocial-related field is required.
Master’s degree is preferred.
Completion of a Child Life Internship with a minimum of 600 hours, under the supervision of a Certified Child Life Specialist, required.
Child Life Certification required within 12 months of hire.
The salary range for this position is $58,500-$79,300/year. *
*Additional Salary Detail
The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a team member’s base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).
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We are an equal opportunity/AA employer: F/M/Disability/Vet
At Northwell, we’re one team – raising health for all. As a "Best Health System for Diversity" by Fair360, Northwell Health is recognized for providing an environment where all are welcomed, differences are celebrated, and career growth is encouraged. At Northwell, employees can be truly themselves knowing that they will be supported throughout their career journeys.Northwell Health is New York State’s largest health care provider and private employer, with 20+ hospitals, 890+ outpatient facilities and more than 18,500 affiliated physicians. We provide top-line care in the New York metro area and beyond, thanks to philanthropic support from our communities. Our 83,000+ employees are working to provide the best health care possible.