Travel Child Life Specialist - $2,485 per week

Company: Talent4Health
Location: Louisville
Posted on: February 8, 2026

Job Description:

Talent4Health is seeking a travel Child Life Specialist for a travel job in Louisville, Kentucky. Job Description & Requirements - Specialty: Child Life Specialist - Discipline: Therapy - Start Date: 02/23/2026 - Duration: 13 weeks - 40 hours per week - Shift: 8 hours, days - Employment Type: Travel Job Title: Child Life Specialist Job Summary The Child Life Specialist is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating psychosocial care for pediatric patients from neonatal through adolescent stages (birth to 17 years). This role provides emotional, developmental, and educational support to patients and families in both inpatient and outpatient settings. The Child Life Specialist promotes coping, reduces stress and anxiety related to illness and hospitalization, and advocates for the unique needs of children and their families using age-appropriate, developmentally supportive interventions. Key Responsibilities - Assess psychosocial, emotional, and developmental needs of pediatric patients and their families - Plan, implement, and evaluate individualized child life interventions to support coping and adjustment - Provide preparation and support for medical procedures using developmentally appropriate techniques - Facilitate therapeutic play, education, and activities to promote social, emotional, intellectual, and physical development - Support family-centered care by educating and guiding families through the healthcare experience - Advocate for pediatric patients and families to ensure their emotional and developmental needs are addressed - Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to integrate psychosocial care into the treatment plan - Document patient interactions and progress in the medical record according to policy - Support patients across inpatient and outpatient settings - Perform other related duties as assigned Required Qualifications - Minimum one (1) year of experience in a healthcare or pediatric-related setting - Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS) credential required - Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills - Ability to work effectively with children, adolescents, and families in a healthcare environment Education - Bachelor’s degree in Child Life, Child Development, Psychology, Education, or another health-related field If you have any concerns or preferences regarding shifts, weekly pay, or location, please let me know. I will review your preferences and inform you of the options that best suit your needs. This is Prem, a Healthcare Recruiter at Talent4Health. Thanks! About Talent4Health A leader and innovator, offering comprehensive talent solutions for the healthcare industry across the nation. Talent4Health, based in Wilmington, DE is a one stop solution that offers access to an inclusive network of excellent healthcare professionals through its state-of-the-art recruitment strategies and extensive career opportunities. We have successfully placed over 3000 plus clinicians with the topmost healthcare facilities across 50 states in the US. With countless prestigious clients under our umbrella, backed up by passionate and hard-working recruiters, we are a team you have been looking for! Why Choose us? When it comes to choosing a recruitment agency, it’s imperative to consider what all they have to offer. 1. Proficiency: Our seasoned team of professionals has years of experience and we are dedicated to provide the highest quality service to our clients and candidates. 2. Personalized service: We understand that every candidate is unique, and we work closely with each one to develop a customized plan that meets their specific needs. 3. Consistency: We are devoted to offer dependable recruitment solutions for our candidates, and we are always a phone call away for all their questions or concerns. 4. Comprehensive care: Our healthcare recruitment team works for different specialties, so there is a job for everyone. If this is all that excites you, do visit http://www.talent4health.com today!

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