Position Overview

The Psychosocial Program Specialist works in partnership with other WRHA Programs and sites, community agencies, and the WRHA Palliative Care Program Team to develop and mobilize resources, to support individuals and families living with terminal illness and subsequently dealing with grief and bereavement; promotes the development, maintenance, and dissemination of excellence in knowledge and skill in psychosocial aspects of palliative care through education activities, research, and quality improvement initiatives; and provides leadership in the development and maintenance of effective and cohesive interdisciplinary teams with an emphasis on planned emotional and spiritual support; provides direct clinical and consultation services. The primary role of the position is providing counselling support to patients and families experiencing complex grief and/or distress related to end of life.

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