Child Life Specialist-1
- Location
- Charleston
- Work mode
- On-site
- Employment type
- Full-time
About the job
Job Description Summary Seeking a full-time, temporary (2-4 months) Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS) to provide Child Life coverage while members of our team are on leave. In this role, you will plan, provide, and evaluate psychosocial interventions with designated patient populations. Entity Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type Regular Cost Center CC000358 CHS - Child Life Pediatrics (SJCH) Pay Rate Type Hourly Pay Grade Health-24 Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Work Shift
Job Description Minimum Qualifications:
- Master's degree in Child Life preferred. Child Life internship and certification required.
- A Bachelor’s degree and Child Life experience considered.
- Verbal and written communication skills, ability to work both independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team, in stressful environment, and emotional sensitivity are all important to the success of this role.
Seeking a full-time, temporary (2-4 months) Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS) to provide Child Life coverage while members of our team are on leave. In this role, you will plan, provide, and evaluate psychosocial interventions with designated patient populations. The CCLS will utilize developmentally appropriate information, therapeutic play interventions, procedural support, emotional processing and coping strategies to improve the patient and family healthcare experience. The temporary Child Life Specialist collaborates with the Child Life staff to assist with projects, events and other team responsibilities. The CCLS will also collaborate closely with the multidisciplinary healthcare team to meet the needs of the assigned clinical area.
This is a temporary, full-time position expected to end upon the return of the employee from leave.
Additional Job Description Physical Requirements:
• Mobility & Posture
- Mobility & Posture
• Manual Dexterity & Strength
- Manual Dexterity & Strength
• Lifting & Force Requirements
- Lifting & Force Requirements
• Vision & Sensory
- Vision & Sensory
- Selected Positions:
- Olfactory (smell) function: Continuous
- Respirator use qualification: Continuous
• Work Environment & Conditions
- Work Environment & Conditions
If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!
The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.
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From C002 Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)'s careers page (Workday), checked 31 Oct 2026.
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Posted 15 Oct 2026 · checked 31 Oct 2026 · Report this job