Child Life Specialist - Integrative Care

Functioning as a member of the health care team, the Child Life Specialist is responsible for supporting children, teens, and family members in the healthcare setting by providing developmentally appropriate play/recreation and activities, education and preparation for medical procedures, and emotional support of the child and family. **$7,500 Sign-On Bonus for eligible rehires and external candidates that meet required qualifications and conditions for payment.** **We are hiring for multiple Child Life Specialist - Integrative Care opportunities. This posting is for multiple openings of Child Life Specialist - Integrative Care at Covenant Children's Hospital in Lubbock, TX.** Available Job Types: **Full Time** Available Shifts: **Day** **Child Life Specialist - Integrative Care, Social Work Services at Covenant Children's Hospital in Lubbock, TX** **\*\*\*Please note that this position is onsite and therefore requires the ability to commute to Covenant Children’s Hospital in Lubbock, TX.\*\*\*** Bring Comfort, Courage & Play to Children When They Need It Most! Join our compassionate care team as a Child Life Specialist, where every day you’ll transform the hospital experience for children, teens, and families. From easing anxiety with creative, developmentally appropriate play to preparing kids for medical procedures in ways they can truly understand, you’ll be the comforting guide who helps families navigate their toughest moments. You’ll design therapeutic activities, support emotional well‑being, partner closely with an interdisciplinary care team, and champion family‑centered care—all while fostering a safe, expressive, and empowering environment. If you’re passionate about helping young patients cope, grow, and shine even in challenging times, this is where your impact begins. Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Covenant Children's Hospital (Methodist Children's Hospital) and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them. **Required Qualifications:** - Bachelor’s Degree in Child Life, Child Development, Early Childhood Education, Family Studies, or a closely related field - Coursework/Training: Child Life specific clinical training experience (e.g., practicum and/or internship) in a pediatric medical setting - Coursework/Training: Trained in Child Development principles and impact of illness and hospitalization on children and families; application of therapeutic play, developmental education, and expressive modalities to address psychosocial needs of children and families - National Certified Child Life Specialist - Association of Child Life Professionals within 6 months (180 days) of hire **Preferred Qualifications:** - 1 year of experience working with young children and adolescents in a healthcare setting - Completion of at least 600 hours of clinical training supervised by a Certified Child Life Specialist **Why Join Providence?** Our [best-in-class benefits](https://covenanthealth.jobs/employee-benefits/) are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our [Mission](https://www.covenanthealth.org/about-us/mission-vision-and-values/) of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities. ### About the Team Since 1918, Covenant has been driven by a mission of providing a Christian ministry of healing and caring for the whole person through our integrated health network in West Texas/eastern New Mexico. As an expression of our mission, we believe we hold an important Covenant with our patients and try and treat every interaction as Sacred Encounters. Our award-winning and comprehensive medical centers are located in the cities of Lubbock, Levelland,…