Child Life Specialist at Liberty Campus for Inpatient & Outpatient

CHILD LIFE SPECIALIST: LIBERTY INPATIENT/OUTPATIENT

About the Job:

• This Child Life Specialist will serve the Liberty Campus inpatient and outpatient populations.
• Location: Liberty Campus, 7777 Yankee Road, Liberty Township OH 45044
• Status: Full-time, 40 hours per week, 1.0 FTE
• Schedule:
  • Tuesday-Friday, primarily day shift with one evening component. Shift differential $4.00/hr on qualified hours.
  • Minimal weekend coverage required; working one weekend day, Saturday &/or Sunday, every 8 weeks ($5.00/hr weekend differential added to base base.)
  • 2-3 holidays required per year. Eligible for time and a half, plus any applicable shift and/or weekend differentials.
• Benefits eligible and 30 days of paid time off accrued per year. Unused PTO rolls over.
• Pay starts at $53,705.60 annually (as a salaried/exempt employee) and can increase based on years of experience.

REQUIRED JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field required.
• Completion of child life internship under the supervision of a certified CLS required. Please note: Candidates who have not completed the required internship will not be considered for this position.
• Must be Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS) within one year of hire.

About Child Life at Cincinnati Children’s

At Cincinnati Children’s we want to ensure every visit is as safe, convenient, and comfortable as possible. Providing an exceptional level of care means reaching far beyond our medical expertise - that's where our Child Life Specialists come into action: promoting play, education, developmental progress, coping skills and psychosocial support. Whether it is a trip to the Emergency Department, a short follow-up appointment or an inpatient stay, a visit to the hospital can be a scary and overwhelming experience – for patients, siblings and for their families.

The Child Life Program works with patients of all ages in different medical settings to help support emotional safety and normalize the process of receiving medical care.

Child Life Specialists are certified and have significant clinical expertise in the developmental impact of illness and injury. This helps improve patient and family care, satisfaction, and healthcare experiences. In addition, Clinical Assistants provide important opportunities for play-based activities that promote coping and normalization.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Patient Care
• Professional Responsibility
• Departmental Responsibility
• Data Management
• Teamwork

 

Primary Location

Liberty Campus

 

Schedule

Full time

 

Shift

Day (United States of America)

 

Department

Liberty Child Life

 

Employee Status

Regular

 

FTE

1

 

Weekly Hours

40

 

*Expected Starting Pay Range

*Annualized pay may vary based on FTE status

$53,705.60 - $67,142.40

 

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. 

Comprehensive job description provided upon request.

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