Child Life Specialist
Company: Essentia Health
Location: Duluth
Posted on: January 12, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description: Provides services to facilitate coping and
mastery of healthcare experiences through developmentally
appropriate activities. Assesses patients and families with the
goal of planning interventions. Communicates effectively with the
healthcare team and serves as a resource to families and to the
healthcare team on child development and behavior issues. Provides
consultative support to all Essentia departments including
evaluation of developmentally sensitive facilities, materials and
processes. Actively participates with the healthcare team to
complete child and family friendly redesign. The position also
coordinates and oversees volunteers’ activities during volunteers'
time in pediatric patient care areas.$15,000 sign on incentive
eligible! Incentive paid out in 3 installments.Must currently have
a Child Life Professional Certification or be currently enrolled in
a Child Life Professional Certification or current enrollment in a
Child Life Professional program.Education to Employment available.
Must be currently enrolled in a Child Life Professional program to
qualify. Education Qualifications: Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree with a preference in therapeutic recreation,
child life, family or child development, counseling, child
psychology, education, social work or related field. Child Life
Professional Certification or completion of clinical internship
with ability to obtain certification in 6-12 months 1 year of
related experience , preferably in an acute care children’s
facility. Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification required
or ability to obtain within 3 months Licensure/Certification
Qualifications: Child Life Professional Certification or current
enrollment in a Child Life Professional program and ability to
obtain within 6-12 months. Must maintain certification. Basic
Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification required or ability to
obtain within 3 months Employee Benefits at Essentia Health: At
Essentia Health, we’re committed to supporting your well-being,
growth, and work-life balance. Our comprehensive benefits include
medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with
supplemental options to fit your needs. We offer a 401(k) plan with
employer contributions to help you plan for the future, and we
invest in your professional development through training, tuition
reimbursement, and educational programs. To help you thrive both at
work and at home, we provide flexible scheduling, generous time
off, and wellness resources focused on your physical, mental, and
emotional health. Please note that benefit eligibility may vary.
For full details, refer to your benefit summary or contact our HR
Service Center at (218) 576-0000. Job Location: Building B - St
Marys Medical Center Shift Rotation: Day Rotation (United States of
America) Shift Start/End: / Hours Per Pay Period: 80 Compensation
Range: $23.50 - $35.25 / hour Union: FTE: 1 Weekends: Call
Obligations: Sign On Bonus:
Keywords: Essentia Health, Duluth , Child Life Specialist, Healthcare , Duluth, Minnesota
