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Job Postings
Full-Time Certified Child Life Specialist- Inpatient Pediatric Intensive Care Units
Job Posted December 27th, 2022
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Job Posted December 27th, 2022
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Full-Time Child Life Specialist- Inpatient Pediatrics (including PICU)
Job Posted December 27th, 2022
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Job Posted December 27th, 2022
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Full-Time Certified Child Life Specialist– Hematology/Oncology
Job Posted September 16th, 2022
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2 Positions: 1) Full-Time Tuesday-Friday (10 hour days); 2) Full-Time Maternity leave coverage (4 months) beginning October (4, 10 hour days)
Job Posted August 18th, 2022
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Job Posted August 18th, 2022
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Full Time Child Life Specialist Pediatric Emergency Department
Job Posted July 6th, 2022
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Job Posted July 6th, 2022
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Full Time Child Life Specialist Pediatric Emergency Department
Job Posted June 22nd, 2022
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Job Posted June 22nd, 2022
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2 Per Diem-Child Life Specialist AND 1.0 FTE Emergency Room Specialist AND 1.0 FTE PCCU
Job Posted March 23rd, 2022
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2 Per Diem Child Life Specialist AND 1.0 FTE Emergency Room Specialist
Job Posted February 10th, 2022
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Part-Time Child Life Specialist – Ambulatory Surgical Unit
Job Posted February 10th, 2022
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Job Posted February 10th, 2022
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Internships
Bellevue Hospital Center
162 First Ave.
New York, NY 10016
Internship Coordinator: Gloria Mattera
Contact Information: gloria.mattera@bellevue.nychhc.org
Semesters internship is offered: Full Year - 3 days/week
Additional Requirements:
162 First Ave.
New York, NY 10016
Internship Coordinator: Gloria Mattera
Contact Information: gloria.mattera@bellevue.nychhc.org
Semesters internship is offered: Full Year - 3 days/week
Additional Requirements:
- 100 volunteer hours are required before internship
- We accept the ACLP common application
Blythedale Children’s Hospital
95 Bradhurst Avenue
Valhalla, NY 10595
Website
Internship Coordinator: Jessica Dadigan, Senior Child Life Specialist
Contact Information: JDadigan@blythedale.org - 914-592-7555 ext. 71524
Semesters internship is offered: Fall.
Requirements:
95 Bradhurst Avenue
Valhalla, NY 10595
Website
Internship Coordinator: Jessica Dadigan, Senior Child Life Specialist
Contact Information: JDadigan@blythedale.org - 914-592-7555 ext. 71524
Semesters internship is offered: Fall.
Requirements:
- 100 Child Life volunteer hours supervised by a CCLS
- We accept both Masters and Bachelors candidates
- We require a contract with an affiliated school, or if unaffiliated, we require personal liability insurance. We also require background check, and/or fingerprinting
- Common Application from the ACLP
- In addition to the ACLP common application we require 3 letters of recommendation and proof of volunteer and, if completed, practicum experience
The Children’s Hospital at Montefiore
3415 Bainbridge Ave. CHAM 5
Bronx, NY 10467
718-741-2426
Website
Internship coordinator: Talia Haviv
Contact Information: thaviv@montefiore.org
Requirements:
We are currently accepting intern and practicum applicants for Spring 2021. We are accepting unofficial transcripts.
3415 Bainbridge Ave. CHAM 5
Bronx, NY 10467
718-741-2426
Website
Internship coordinator: Talia Haviv
Contact Information: thaviv@montefiore.org
Requirements:
- Academic year opportunity has two slots open for affiliated graduate students only who will do a combined practicum/internship experience.
- Students will participate in a combined practicum (120 hours) and internship (600 hours) experience. This includes a seven-week part-time Fall practicum, followed by a seven-week part-time Fall internship and a 12-week full-time Spring internship.
- Summer opportunity: One slot available for affiliated graduate student for a full-time 14-week volunteer internship. One slot available for an affiliated graduate student for a seven week part time practicum or five week full time practicum.
- 100 volunteer hours before both internship and practicum
- ACLP common application required for internship
- Course work verification required: inclusive of 6 applied areas of study and the additional academic coursework portion (9 additional courses)
- ACLP application timeline is followed
- To apply for practicum, contact the internship coordinator to obtain an application and cycle dates
We are currently accepting intern and practicum applicants for Spring 2021. We are accepting unofficial transcripts.
Cohen Children’s Medical Center of New York
269-01 76th Ave CH002
New Hyde Park, NY 11040
(718) 470-3002
Website
Internship Coordinator: Erin O’Brien-Tuttle, MS CCLS
Contact Information: Eobrien@northwell.edu
Semesters internship is offered: Fall & Spring
Requirements:
269-01 76th Ave CH002
New Hyde Park, NY 11040
(718) 470-3002
Website
Internship Coordinator: Erin O’Brien-Tuttle, MS CCLS
Contact Information: Eobrien@northwell.edu
Semesters internship is offered: Fall & Spring
Requirements:
- 100 Child Life volunteer hours
- We accept both Masters and Bachelors candidates
- We accept only Affiliated candidates
- We follow all ACLP guidelines, deadlines and requirements. We accept the common application from ACLP.
Elizabeth Seton Pediatric Center
300 Corporate Blvd South
Yonkers, NY 10562
Website
Internship Coordinator: Vanessa Andrews
Contact Information: Vandrew@setonpediatric.org - 914-294-6423
Semesters internship is offered: Full time, one semester (fall or spring) or Part time, two semesters (fall and spring)
Requirements:
300 Corporate Blvd South
Yonkers, NY 10562
Website
Internship Coordinator: Vanessa Andrews
Contact Information: Vandrew@setonpediatric.org - 914-294-6423
Semesters internship is offered: Full time, one semester (fall or spring) or Part time, two semesters (fall and spring)
Requirements:
- Applicants will need medical clearance, fingerprinting, and background check
- Follow ACLP guidelines and Common Application from the ACLP
Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center
1000 Montauk Highway
West Islip, NY 11795
Internship Coordinator: Kathleen Fenton, Director
Contact Information: kathleen.fenton@chsli.org - 631.376.3717
Semesters internship is offered: Fall and Spring
Requirements:
We are currently accepting applications for a Winter/Spring internship. We accept unofficial transcripts. We require affiliation with a school (college or university).
1000 Montauk Highway
West Islip, NY 11795
Internship Coordinator: Kathleen Fenton, Director
Contact Information: kathleen.fenton@chsli.org - 631.376.3717
Semesters internship is offered: Fall and Spring
Requirements:
- We follow ACLP guidelines and timeline
We are currently accepting applications for a Winter/Spring internship. We accept unofficial transcripts. We require affiliation with a school (college or university).
Kravis Children’s Hospital at Mount Sinai
1184 5th Avenue
New York, NY 10029
(212) 241-6797
Internship Coordinator: Toshiko Nonaka, MS, CCLS
Contact Information: toshiko.nonaka@mountsinai.org
Semesters internship is offered: Fall and Spring
Requirements:
1184 5th Avenue
New York, NY 10029
(212) 241-6797
Internship Coordinator: Toshiko Nonaka, MS, CCLS
Contact Information: toshiko.nonaka@mountsinai.org
Semesters internship is offered: Fall and Spring
Requirements:
- 100 Child Life volunteer hours
- We accept both Masters and Bachelors candidates. You must be in your last year of your bachelor's degree to be considered.
- We strongly encourage interns to have completed a practicum prior to applying. All students must be affiliated with a university.
Maimonides Medical Center
4802 Tenth Avenue
Brooklyn, New York 11219
(718) 283-6289
Website
Internship Coordinator: Lenia Batas
Email for internship information: LBatas@maimonidesmed.org
Semesters internship is offered: Two semesters
Requirements:
Currently accepting interns for Spring 2021. Unofficial transcripts may be submitted. Everything can be sent electronically
4802 Tenth Avenue
Brooklyn, New York 11219
(718) 283-6289
Website
Internship Coordinator: Lenia Batas
Email for internship information: LBatas@maimonidesmed.org
Semesters internship is offered: Two semesters
Requirements:
- 75 Child Life volunteer hours
- We accept Masters candidates. Need to be enrolled in a Child Life Graduate Program.
Currently accepting interns for Spring 2021. Unofficial transcripts may be submitted. Everything can be sent electronically
Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital, Westchester Medical Center Health Network
100 Woods Road, Room 3505
Valhalla, NY 10595
(914) 493-6640
Internship Coordinator: Marci Lewis MPH, CCLS
Contact Information: Marci.Lewis@WMCHealth.org
Semesters internship is offered: Fall/Spring Semesters
Requirements:
100 Woods Road, Room 3505
Valhalla, NY 10595
(914) 493-6640
Internship Coordinator: Marci Lewis MPH, CCLS
Contact Information: Marci.Lewis@WMCHealth.org
Semesters internship is offered: Fall/Spring Semesters
Requirements:
- 150 volunteer hours experience within a Child Life Program and 100 hours experience with well infants, children, and youth
- Child Life Practicum highly preferred
- Students need to be affiliated with a college/university during internship
- We follow the internship application, offer, and acceptance dates set by ACLP
- Our internship is accredited and recognized by the ACLP
Stony Brook Children’s Hospital
101 Nicolls Road
Stony Brook, NY 11794-8504
Website
Internship Coordinator: Joan Alpers
Contact Information: joan.alpers@stonybrookmedicine.edu
Semesters internship is offered: Full Time, One Semester. We do not always follow ACLP timeline.
Requirements:
101 Nicolls Road
Stony Brook, NY 11794-8504
Website
Internship Coordinator: Joan Alpers
Contact Information: joan.alpers@stonybrookmedicine.edu
Semesters internship is offered: Full Time, One Semester. We do not always follow ACLP timeline.
Requirements:
- 100 Child Life volunteer hours or art therapy internship (300)
- We prefer Masters candidates but all are welcome to apply
- We are currently accepting non-affiliated students. Prefer contract with university. No fingerprint, background check pending.
- We are not in Manhattan. Car is needed for commuting. No campus housing is available.
Winthrop-University Hospital
259 First Street
Mineola, NY 11501
(516) 663-2761
Internship Coordinator: Theresa Leonis
Contact Information: Tleonis@winthrop.org
Semesters internship is offered: Spring & Fall
Requirements:
259 First Street
Mineola, NY 11501
(516) 663-2761
Internship Coordinator: Theresa Leonis
Contact Information: Tleonis@winthrop.org
Semesters internship is offered: Spring & Fall
Requirements:
- 100 Child Life volunteer hours
- We accept Masters candidates only
- We follow internship guidelines set forth by the ACLP and accept the Common Application through ACLP and all deadlines and requirements are the same as ACLP.
- Students must also have a contract created between their school and Winthrop University Hospital. This must include a certificate of liability.
- This contract will make you eligible for an interview and can then be considered for one of our internship placements.
Practicums
Blythedale Children’s Hospital
95 Bradhurst Avenue
Valhalla, NY 10595
Website
Practicum Coordinator: Jessica Dadigan, Senior Child Life Specialist
Contact Information: JDadigan@blythedale.org - 914-592-7555 ext. 71524
Semesters practicum is offered: Summer
Requirements:
95 Bradhurst Avenue
Valhalla, NY 10595
Website
Practicum Coordinator: Jessica Dadigan, Senior Child Life Specialist
Contact Information: JDadigan@blythedale.org - 914-592-7555 ext. 71524
Semesters practicum is offered: Summer
Requirements:
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Accepting applications until March 1st, 2020. Application should include the following: cover letter, resume, two references, & official or unofficial transcript(s). You can mail them via certified or registered mail to address above with Attn: Child Life, Jessica Dadigan
See internship listing
Cohen Children’s Medical Center
269-01 76th Ave. Room CH002
New Hyde Park, NY 11040
Tel: (718) 470-3002
Website
Contact Information: clcateducationopportunities@northwell.edu
Semesters practicum is offered: Summer
Requirements:
269-01 76th Ave. Room CH002
New Hyde Park, NY 11040
Tel: (718) 470-3002
Website
Contact Information: clcateducationopportunities@northwell.edu
Semesters practicum is offered: Summer
Requirements:
- Accepting application postmarked by Feb 17th, 2020. Completed application should include, application, resume, unofficial transcript, ACLP verification of related experience hours form, and 2 letters of recommendation.
Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center
1000 Montauk Highway
West Islip, NY 11795
Internship Coordinator: Kathleen Fenton - Director
Contact Information: kathleen.fenton@chsli.org - 631.376.3717
Semesters practicum is offered: Summer and Winter
Requirements:
1000 Montauk Highway
West Islip, NY 11795
Internship Coordinator: Kathleen Fenton - Director
Contact Information: kathleen.fenton@chsli.org - 631.376.3717
Semesters practicum is offered: Summer and Winter
Requirements:
- Minimum of 100 volunteer hours in a hospital or creative arts setting with children, supervised by a child life specialist prior to application
- Minimum of 120 hours to complete practicum