What are the responsibilities and job description for the Child Life Specialist for Behavioral Safety Team position at Cincinnati Children's Hospital?
Child Life Specialists with the Behavior Safety Team
Full-time, 40 hours per week, 1.0 FTE
Location: Burnet Campus
Monday-Friday 7:30 am to 4:00 pm
Weekend Rotation: working one weekend day every eight weeks is required. $5.00/hour weekend differential on qualified hours added to base pay.
Benefits eligible and 30 days of paid time 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.
About the Job:
The Behavior Safety Team (BST) is an interdisciplinary team dedicated to helping individuals receive the medical care they need while maintaining their safety and the safety of caregivers and staff.
The BST Child Life Specialist works alongside the rest of the team, including the clinical directors, psychologists, behavior health facilitators, behavior health consultants, and intake coordinators, to help create and carry out comprehensive support plans to ensure physical and emotional safety during healthcare encounters and appointments.
The key responsibilities include pre-planning for healthcare appointments, providing child life support, collaborating with the Adaptive Care Team and Outpatient Child Life Specialists, aiding program development, and educating peers on behavioral support strategies and crisis response.
Job Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in a related field required.
Completion of child life internship under the supervision of a certified CLS required.
Must be Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS) within one year of hire.
Experience (preferred) or strong interest in working with patients with developmental disabilities and challenging behaviors.
Ability to remain calm in highly escalated/crisis situations.
Excellent communication skills.
Ability to speak up and advocate for patients/families with the interdisciplinary team.
Strong teamwork skills.
Willingness to learn/apply feedback.
Primary Location Location C
Schedule Full time
Shift Day (United States of America)
Department Child Life & Integrative Care
Employee Status Regular
FTE 1
Weekly Hours 40
Market Leading Benefits Including*:
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
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
Full-time, 40 hours per week, 1.0 FTE
Location: Burnet Campus
Monday-Friday 7:30 am to 4:00 pm
Weekend Rotation: working one weekend day every eight weeks is required. $5.00/hour weekend differential on qualified hours added to base pay.
Benefits eligible and 30 days of paid time 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.
About the Job:
The Behavior Safety Team (BST) is an interdisciplinary team dedicated to helping individuals receive the medical care they need while maintaining their safety and the safety of caregivers and staff.
The BST Child Life Specialist works alongside the rest of the team, including the clinical directors, psychologists, behavior health facilitators, behavior health consultants, and intake coordinators, to help create and carry out comprehensive support plans to ensure physical and emotional safety during healthcare encounters and appointments.
The key responsibilities include pre-planning for healthcare appointments, providing child life support, collaborating with the Adaptive Care Team and Outpatient Child Life Specialists, aiding program development, and educating peers on behavioral support strategies and crisis response.
Job Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in a related field required.
Completion of child life internship under the supervision of a certified CLS required.
Must be Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS) within one year of hire.
Experience (preferred) or strong interest in working with patients with developmental disabilities and challenging behaviors.
Ability to remain calm in highly escalated/crisis situations.
Excellent communication skills.
Ability to speak up and advocate for patients/families with the interdisciplinary team.
Strong teamwork skills.
Willingness to learn/apply feedback.
Primary Location Location C
Schedule Full time
Shift Day (United States of America)
Department Child Life & Integrative Care
Employee Status Regular
FTE 1
Weekly Hours 40
Market Leading Benefits Including*:
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.
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
Salary : $53,706