Job opportunity
Child Life Program Therapist
Saskatchewan Health Authority
Apply child psychology and pediatric development knowledge as a Child Life Therapist supporting psychosocial well-being at Royal University Hospital.
Working in Saskatoon, this full-time temporary position provides evidence-based programming for infants, children, youth, and families. The therapist reduces the impact of stressful or traumatic events affecting development, health, and well-being. You will work within the Child Life Program and assigned healthcare team.
Key Responsibilities:
Implement evidence-based, developmentally appropriate interventions
Reduce stressful or traumatic impacts on children and families
Provide psychosocial preparation for medical interventions
Use professional judgment to plan appropriate interventions
Represent Child Life in hospital and community initiatives
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree focused on child psychology or pediatric development
Child and Youth or Child and Family studies degree accepted
Eligible for Association of Child Life Professionals registration
Knowledge of ACLP professional practice and competencies
Basic organizational, written, and verbal communication skills
Use developmental theory, ethical pediatric practice, and psychosocial expertise to strengthen care for children, youth, and families.
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Apply on source site Working in Saskatoon, this full-time temporary position provides evidence-based programming for infants, children, youth, and families. The therapist reduces the impact of stressful or traumatic events affecting development, health, and well-being. You will work within the Child Life Program and assigned healthcare team.
Key Responsibilities:
Implement evidence-based, developmentally appropriate interventions
Reduce stressful or traumatic impacts on children and families
Provide psychosocial preparation for medical interventions
Use professional judgment to plan appropriate interventions
Represent Child Life in hospital and community initiatives
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree focused on child psychology or pediatric development
Child and Youth or Child and Family studies degree accepted
Eligible for Association of Child Life Professionals registration
Knowledge of ACLP professional practice and competencies
Basic organizational, written, and verbal communication skills
Use developmental theory, ethical pediatric practice, and psychosocial expertise to strengthen care for children, youth, and families.
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