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Child Life Therapist - Degree

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Job Order #: 5764443

NOC: 4212
Employer Name:
Saskatchewan Health Authority
Wage/Salary Info:
$32.210 to $39.393 (5 step range)
Posted Date:
21-Oct-2020
Location:
SASKATOON
 
# of Positions:
1
Employment Terms:
Temporary:F-T
Length of Employment:
Temporary
Apply By:
27-Oct-2020
How to Apply?:
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Employer Name:
Saskatchewan Health Authority
Contact Name:
Health Careers in Saskatchewan
Contact Email:
contactus@healthcareersinsask.ca
Employer Website:
https://www.healthcareersinsask.ca/work/opportunities/job-posting/?jobid=2912b742-ae13-eb11-8441-0003ffb4195c


Description

Employer Job Number: GO-00608917
Facility: Royal University Hospital
Job Description: The Child Life Therapist strives to reduce the impact of stressful or traumatic life events and situations which affect the development, health and well-being of infants, children, youth and families. The Child Life Therapist assesses, develops and implements evidence-based, developmentally and psychologically appropriate programming and interventions to prepare clients and families for any diagnostic or treatment procedures. As a member of multidisciplinary pediatric teams, the incumbent shall advocate for and represent Child Life on committees, interdisciplinary rounds, conferences, hospital and community initiatives where there is concern for the psychosocial, emotional and developmental needs of children, youth and families. Child Life Therapist functions as a member of the Child Life Program Department and as a member of an assigned health care team, in accordance with the professional standards of practice of the Association of Child Life Professionals and the Saskatchewan Health Authority.
Required Qualifications

Registered or eligible for registration as a Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS) through the Association of Child Life Professionals (ACLP)
Bachelor's degree from an ACLP endorsed program, or a bachelor's degree with a focus on pediatric development, child and youth care, child psychology, or child and family studies as determined by the employer.
Successful applicant will be required to successfully obtain child life certification within one (1) year of employment as a Child Life Therapist.
Experience
Previous experience as a Child Life Therapist would be considered an asset
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Ability to communicate effectively both written and verbal<
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