Are you seeking a caring and professional multi-disciplinary team to really feel a part of? Relate Therapy Services is led by Directors who are also experienced therapists, and are involved each day in client sessions, team meetings and therapist mentoring.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Speech Pathologist to join our team in our modern and spacious therapy centre at Christies Beach. The successful applicant will have access to a personal, fully resourced therapy room, a dedicated team of therapists with a shared caseload, regular mentoring from senior therapists and high-quality professional development. Just a short walk from the beach, our clinic is fresh and inviting for staff and clients alike.

Relate Therapy Services was established in 2014 to provide an inclusive and holistic service to children and their families, as well as adolescents and adults in need of specific therapy services in the areas of Speech Pathology, Counselling and Occupational Therapy. The Relate Therapy team live by their values, and believe in respect and acceptance of each individual while supporting them empathically to achieve their goals.

Context and Purpose of Position

Relate Therapy Services is currently seeking an enthusiastic Speech Pathologist for either a full time or part-time role (minimum 3 days per week). Experience working across a range of developmental, behavioural and medical conditions as well as working with children on the autism spectrum, and in the area of paediatric feeding is desirable.

The Speech Pathologist is accountable to the Directors of Relate Therapy Services, and is required to work collaboratively with other members of the Relate Therapy Services team (and community agencies as appropriate). The Speech Pathologist is responsible for the implementation and evaluation of high quality, evidence based Speech Pathology services to clients of Relate Therapy Services and their families. Intervention is generally provided to clients in the Relate Therapy Services clinic, with occasional visits to schools or other related locations where appropriate. As a member of the therapy team the Speech Pathologist will encourage and support team work amongst staff promoting a culture of quality and continuous improvement for optimal client service outcomes.

About the practice

Relate Therapy Services is a private practice providing the following health services for children, adolescents and adults:

Individual consultation and therapy in the domains of Speech Pathology, Counselling and Occupational Therapy

Group Therapy programs for Social Skills, Language Development & Feeding

Speech Pathology/Occupational Therapy (SPOT) and occasional multi-disciplinary led groups including Counselling (clinic based)

Mealtime management plans for children and adults

Live music sessions with our composer and Music Director

Parent Education

Relate Therapy Services offers a friendly and caring small team environment in the southern suburbs of Adelaide, with our purpose built clinic situated within walking distance of the beach, cafes and restaurants at Christies Beach. In addition:

Our clinic rooms are spacious and welcoming and include therapy gym spaces

We strongly value personal well-being and this is supported through regular mentoring

We offer a balanced client load with capped caseload including additional administration time

Our teamwork environment provides weekly staff meetings and discussions

Professional development budget for individuals in addition to team PD events is provided

For further information and the job and person specification for this position, please email us or phone on (08) 7480 0138. New graduates or those in the final stages of their degree are welcome to apply.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent