Senior Paediatric Speech Therapist - Full Time or Part-Time Available

An excellent opportunity to join our Brilliant Minds Psychology and Occupational Therapy team.

We are adding to our range of services and are after a Senior Speech and Language Therapist experienced to join our team. We are an allied health team providing psychology and occupational therapy services to children, teens and adults. We seek a driven and innovative Senior Paediatric Speech Therapist to join our collaborative team.

This position can be full or part-time. Ideally we are after a Senior Speechie that would like to help us grow this part of our team. The salary package varies based on your experience. We seek a committed, kind, caring and proactive team member who will make a difference! Using initiative and being a proactive individual is a must in this role!

The right candidate is energetic, has a good work ethic, upholds a high level of professional conduct, and is proactive and loves to work with children.

Skills & Qualifications

Blue Card

At least 5 years experience, this is Senior Speech Therapy Role.

New Graduate Role will be considered (supervision can be provided off site for new grads to support you).

Demonstrated experience working with infants, children, adolescents and families

Proven knowledge of NDIS and Medicare

Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills

Qualifications & experience

Recognised degree in Speech and Language Pathologist Qualifications

Membership with Speech Pathology Australia

Experience working as a paediatric speech pathologist with developmental conditions including autism spectrum condition, down syndrome, cerebral palsy

Experience with assessment and intervention of stuttering, expressive, receptive and swallowing difficulties

Social Skills Intervention and program design or interest in program development

Holder of valid Blue Card and Yellow Card or willingness to apply

Eligibility as a Medicare provider

Current First Aid Certificate

Current Drivers Licence

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Good understanding of early childhood development and evidence based interventions.

Good understanding of school systems and how to support children at school

Experience developing interventions and working with children with special needs

Experience with using assistive technology

Ability to collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.

Tasks & responsibilities

Have fun working with children and being creative to make your sessions fun & engaging!

Provide evidence based speech & language intervention to paediatric population.

Assessment of speech and language using CELF-5, Preschool Language Scales -5th ed etc.

Guided by Speech Therapy Australia's Professional Standards

Excellent report writing skills and time management

Able to see 5 to 6 clients per day

Committed to ongoing professional development & evidence based practice.

Collaborate with multi-disciplinary team

Development and implementation of clinic resources and programs.

In clinic, must be open to home visits and school visits.

Why work for us? We are an established practice and passionate about what we do! We are a team of allied health professionals including a team of occupational therapists and psychologists.

Our clinic has free parking which is an added bonus. You will be valued in our team. We value locality, kindness and respect! We provide a supportive working environment.

If you are interested please send your resume to the practice manager Attention Mya Silva

For more information on what we do visit our website at www.brilliantmindspsychology.com.au

https://www.facebook.com/BrilliantMindsPsychology/

Suite 1.01, 9 Murrajong Road, Springwood Qld 4127