Psychosocial Program Specialist - Palliative
Requisition ID: 406845
Position Number: 20003208
Posting End Date: July 21, 2026
City: Winnipeg
Employer: Winnipeg Regional Health Authority
Site: WRHA Community Health Services - WRHA Community Health Services
Department / Unit: Palliative Care Clinical Professionals
Job Stream: Clinical Support
Union: Non Union
Anticipated Start Date: 08/03/2026
FTE: 1.00
Anticipated Shift: Days;Evenings
Work Arrangement: In Person
Daily Hours Worked: 7.75
Annual Base Hours: 2015
Salary is commensurate with education and qualifications.
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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.
Experience
- Minimum five years of experience in palliative care or related field (healthcare, oncology, chronic illness, grief, mental health).
- Expertise and experience in clinical practice, consultation, and team building in a palliative care or other related healthcare setting.
Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)
- Master’s degree in a related field (social work, psychology, counselling) from an accredited school/faculty, or the approved equivalent if internationally educated.
- An equivalent education experience may be considered.
Certification/Licensure/Registration
- Active member of and licensed with an associated health regulatory body as appropriate.
- Valid driver’s license.
Qualifications and Skills
- Operated computer and accessories.
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
- Proven ability to work as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
- Ability to adapt readily to changing demands and situations.
- Extensive knowledge of existing community resources and agencies providing services in healthcare.
- Demonstrated leadership within the healthcare community.
- Demonstrated ability to promote participation, collaboration and partnerships.
- Demonstrated professional/community/public education skills.
- Familiar with philosophy and vision of the WRHA Palliative Care Program.
Physical Requirements
- May be required to work for long periods of time at a computer.
- May be required to travel via an automobile for periods of time.
- May be required to answer phones for extended periods of time.
This position requires a current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred. A security check is considered current if it was obtained no more than six (6) months prior to the start of employment.
Please note that an employee is not permitted to hold two or more positions across the WRHA legal entity that combine to equal more than 1.0 EFT. The WRHA legal entity includes Churchill Health Centre, Deer Lodge Centre, Golden Door Geriatric Centre, Golden West Centennial Lodge, Grace Hospital, Middlechurch Home of Winnipeg, Pan Am Clinic, River Park Gardens, Victoria General Hospital, WRHA corporate programs, and WRHA community health services.
Interviewed candidates may be called upon to participate in a skills assessment.
Any application received after the closing time will not be included in the competition.
We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.
Manitoba healthcare employers, in partnership with the Indigenous community, are committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous People within all levels of our workforce. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to apply and to voluntarily self-identify as being of Indigenous descent in their cover letter/application.
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