Child Life Supervisor - Full Time - OMC, Jeff Hwy

About the role

We're seeking a Child Life Supervisor to lead and oversee the Child Life program at Ochsner Medical Center. This role supports the development, emotional, intellectual, and psychosocial needs of pediatric patients and families within the hospital setting.

Responsibilities

• Oversees daily operations of Child Life services and supervises Child Life Specialists, Interns, and Assistants to ensure high-quality psychosocial care and patient support.
• Provides clinical guidance and ensures adherence to certification standards and best practices.
• Develops, implements, and monitors program goals aligned with departmental and organizational priorities, supporting quality improvement and regulatory compliance.
• Promotes collaboration with academic institutions and community stakeholders to support internship programs, workforce development, and education initiatives.
• Leads staff development activities, including onboarding, mentoring, performance feedback, and professional development.
• Maintains program quality, compliance, and performance metrics.
• Collaborates with leadership to enhance pediatric care delivery, patient education, and family-centered support services.

Requirements

• Required Education: Bachelor’s degree in child development, child life, psychology, or related field. Preferred: Master’s degree.
• Required Work Experience: 2 or more years of Child Life clinical experience. Preferred: Leadership or supervisory experience in pediatric healthcare settings.
• Required Certifications: Certified Child Life Certification (CCLS). Preferred: Advanced pediatric or leadership certifications.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to deal with patients, families, multidisciplinary team members, departmental peers, and community agency personnel effectively and courteously.
• Good time management skills.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule (e.g. 24/7, weekend, holiday, on call availability) and travel throughout and between facilities.

Skills

• Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to deal with patients, families, multidisciplinary team members, departmental peers, and community agency personnel effectively and courteously.
• Good time management skills.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule (e.g. 24/7, weekend, holiday, on call availability) and travel throughout and between facilities.

Benefits

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Pay

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Schedule

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