Who are we?

Crystel Care is an innovative allied health service founded in Adelaide who provides supports to participants with a range of needs including complex disability and psychosocial needs. We are highly regarded as a result of passion and strong client focus. Due to our growing client base we are seeking a Lead speech pathologist to head our Speech Department to undertake a variety of different assessment, coordination, consultant, supervisory and treatment roles. This will be a senior clinician role to guide and develop the Speech therapy department including supervision of the current team.

At the heart of Crystel Care is our dedication to working with clients to support them in achieving a better quality of life.

About the role:

The successful candidate will undertake the following:

Assessing children using various assessment tools

Create individualised outcome focused goals

Support an individual learner in a 1:1 basis and /or within a group setting

Working in collaborative partnership with parents and other professionals to facilitate the building of skills for our learners

Participate in clinical team meetings (including some training opportunities)

Support team members and provide clinical and organisational leadership to staff.

Provide feedback regarding intake and waitlist management

Participate in quality improvement and system development processes.

Maintain a case load of clients.

Undertake professional development planning

Provide line management to a small team.

Positions with Crystel Care afford team members a unique work experience not often seen in private organisations. This includes:

Opportunity to work with a clients with varied needs.

Ongoing opportunities to develop formal and informal leadership qualities throughout the work you will provide.

Generous remuneration as a salaried employee with a bonus structure available within a friendly and supportive team.

The potential to grow your role to suit your areas of expertise and interest.

Supportive and friendly team environment

Flexible work hours and home/work balance

Professional development allowance

Realistic billing goals

All applicants must address the key selection criteria as outlined below:

Registration with Speech Pathology Australia

At least three years post registration experience.

Experience in the supervision and line management of clinical staff.

An understanding of the NDIS and the broader disability, mental health, accommodation, sectors

Well-developed communication skills, including the ability to confidently facilitate training, meetings, presentations and other group activities

Highly developed report writing skills

A current and valid driver’s license and access to own vehicle to use for the purpose of attending appointments.