Psychologist II - Pediatric Palliative Care
- Classification: Psychologist II
- Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
- Department: Stollery Found Trust Fund
- Primary Location: Stollery Childrens Hospital
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 0.50
- Posting End Date: 07-JUN-2019
- Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
- Date Available: 17-JUN-2019
- Temporary End Date: 01-JUN-2020
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 2
- Shifts per cycle: 5
- Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings
- Days Off: As Per Rotation
- Minimum Salary: $50.18
- Maximum Salary: $66.63
- Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Required
Completion of doctoral degree in Psychology in an applied area relevant to the practice setting from a Canadian Psychological Association (CPA) or American Psychological Association (APA) program. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. Active or eligible for registration with the College of Alberta Psychologists (CAP).
Additional Required Qualifications:Consideration will be given to: Provisional doctoral level trained Psychologists. Masters level trained Psychologists with previous experience in Pediatric Palliative Care. Demonstrated ability to engage and support patients/families through difficult conversations, anticipatory grief, and complex family dynamics. Working knowledge of end of life care. Ability to move, lift, transfer weights of over 50 lbs. Ability to manage multiple priorities and interruptions.
Preferred Qualifications:Knowledge of end of life care in pediatric population. Crisis based counselling. Expressive Arts and Play Therapy. Research Experience. MS Office proficiency. Pediatric experience. Palliative care experience. Working knowledge of community supports.
Please note:
All postings close at 23:59 MT of the posting end date indicated.
Security Screening:
A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.
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