Psychologist (Regular Part-Time 0.6 FTE) – Get Up and Go: Persistent Pediatric Pain Service

Psychologist (Regular Part-Time 0.6 FTE) - Get Up and Go: Persistent Pediatric Pain Service focuses on holland bloorview’s vision is to support the most meaningful and healthy futures for all children, youth and families.

What the role involves

• Holland Bloorview’s vision is to support the most meaningful and healthy futures for all children, youth and families.
• In collaboration with clients/families and the interdisciplinary team, provides client and family-centred care which is goal directed, evidence based and outcome oriented.
• Supports and respects the client/family’s rights to make decisions based on their own values, beliefs and experiences.
• Demonstrates a spirit of inquiry by examining current practice and identifying questions for study and research.
• Delivers care based on established policies and procedures.
• Provide a diagnosis documenting the process according to professional standards and hospital policy with respect for the client’s right to confidentiality.

Skills and requirements

• Declared competency working with children, adolescents and family is preferred.
• Knowledge and experience in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy is essential.
• Demonstrates ability to organize time and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrates ability to effectively and efficiently manage fluctuating clinical responsibilities.

Candidate fit

• Get Up and Go is a program that is structure as a 4-week intensive program comprising a 2-week inpatient stay followed by a 2-week day patient program.

Additional role context

• Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital is Canada’s largest pediatric rehabilitation hospital, and a top 40 Canadian research hospital.