Child Life Therapist Degree

2 days ago

Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada Saskatchewan Health Authority Full time $410,572 - $500,220 per year
Description

Position #: 192655

Expected Start Date: October 27, 2025
Union: HSAS

Facility: Royal University Hospital

City/Town: Saskatoon

Department: Child Life

Type: Full-time temporary

Expected Up to Date:  October 27, 2026

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days

Hours of Work: 14 shifts of 8 hours per 3 weeks

Relief: No

Float: No

Field Hours: No

Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Child Life Therapist - Degree $34.181 to $41.805

Travel Required: No

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 incumbent 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.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Education

  • Bachelor's degree from an ACLP endorsed program

Other Education and Training

  • Bachelor's degree with a focus on Child Psychology is acceptable
  • Bachelor's degree with a focus on pediatric development is acceptable
  • Obtain child life certification w/in 1yr of employment as a Child Life Therapist
  • Bachelor's degree with a focus on Child & Youth is acceptable
  • Bachelor's degree with a focus on Child and Family studies is acceptable

Competencies

  • Basic - Organizational skills
  • Basic - Written Communication Skills
  • Basic - Verbal communication skills

Knowledge and Abilities

  • Knowledge of the role of community supports for the child/adolescent and family
  • Ability to assess patients & families applying theories of human growth & dvlmpt
  • Knowledge of the ACLP Code of Professional Practice
  • Knowledge and understanding of Client and Family Centred Care practices
  • Ability to work as a member of a team
  • Ability to operate related equipment & carry out the duties of the position
  • Ability to provide psychosocial preparation for procedures&medical interventions
  • Ability to use professional judgement to plan appropriate interventions
  • Knowledge of the ACLP Child Life Competencies
  • Ability to communicate child life practice &psychosocial issues of infants
  • Knowledge of ethical principles of pediatric healthcare & child life profession
  • Ability to communicate child life practice &psychosocial issues of C&Y &families
  • Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team

Other Information

  • Registered/eligible for registration as Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS)
  • "Preference for this position will be given to HSAS members in
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  • Previous experience as a Child Life Therapist would be considered an asset
  • Registered/eligible registration w/Association Child Life Professionals (ACLP)
  • accordance with the terms and conditions of the SAHO/HSAS Collective Agreement"

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