Psychology Graduate
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Job Description
- To assess the emotional needs of children in consultation with other professionals as necessary
- To assess children for their suitability for play therapy and provide it when appropriate
- To provide treatment of children using evidence-based interventions:
- Conduct thorough assessments to understand the emotional impact of burn injuries on pediatric patients.
- Develop and implement individualized play therapy treatment plans to address trauma, anxiety, and emotional distress.
- To provide treatment of children through Therapeutic Play Sessions:
- Utilize creative and age-appropriate play materials to engage children in therapeutic activities.
- Facilitate play sessions that encourage expression, emotional release, and coping strategies specific to burn recovery.
- To evaluate clinical treatment and to maintain a clinical caseload in collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team.
- Work closely with the multidisciplinary medical team to integrate play therapy into the overall care plan.
- Provide insights into the psychological well-being of pediatric patients and contribute to holistic treatment approaches.
- To provide advice, consultation, training and support to other SSMC staff as appropriate.
- To attend and inform review/progress meetings with SSMC staff/parents and care givers and multi-agency meetings as required.
- To complete a pre-admission assessment on all children referred.
- To support the delivery of treatment plans and risk assessments.
- To undertake Assessment and Play Therapy with children in response to referrals via the hospital’s referral process.
- To liaise with the appropriate multidisciplinary team, regarding referrals and to coordinate referral to other external agencies.
- To produce and maintain accurate case records and to maintain clinical records according to SSMC policies and government regulations.
Employment Type
Full-time
Department / Functional Area
Doctor / Nurse / Paramedics / Hospital Technicians / Medical Research
