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Child Life Specialist

Riley Children's Health
Indianapolis, IN Full Time
POSTED ON 4/17/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/16/2026
Overview

Child Life Specialist -PICU

Location: Riley Hospital for Children

Shift: Full-Time, Days

Join Our Pediatric Care Team!

Are you passionate about supporting children and their families through challenging healthcare experiences? Indiana University Health – Riley Hospital is seeking a dedicated Child Life Specialist (CLS) to address the psychosocial and emotional needs of infants, children, adolescents, and young adults during their hospital stay. This is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful difference in pediatric patient care.

Position Overview:

The Child Life Specialist is a vital member of the healthcare team, working to support children and families adjusting to illness, injury, or loss across critical, acute, and outpatient settings. You will assess the psychosocial, developmental, and cultural needs of patients and their families, and implement developmentally appropriate interventions to educate, prepare, and support them, thereby enhancing their ability to cope with the hospital experience.

You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to advocate for emotionally safe, family-centered care, ensuring that the emotional and developmental needs of each child are prioritized throughout their care journey.

Qualifications & Requirements:

  • Education: Bachelor’s Degree required.
  • Experience: 0–3 years of relevant experience preferred.
  • Enrollment in or completion of an internship through the Association of Child Life Professionals (ACLP).
  • Certifications:
    • ACLP Certified Child Life Specialist Certification required within one year of hire.
    • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association is required.


Join IU Health!

Become part of Indiana’s leading pediatric healthcare team dedicated to compassionate, family-centered care. We offer a supportive environment, professional development opportunities, and a rewarding career in pediatric healthcare.

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Ready to support children and families during their hospital experience?

Apply today to join IU Health as a Child Life Specialist at Riley Hospital!

We are an equal opportunity employer. IU Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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