Speech Pathologist

Bilingual consulting (T/A Blackburn Speech & Paediatric Therapy); City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual PD allowance $3000

Company laptop & iPad

Incentive program (commissions)

Job summary

Bilingual consulting (T/A Blackburn Speech & Paediatric Therapy) in Melbourne VIC seeks a Speech Pathologist to deliver evidence-based services to paediatric clients funded by NDIS, Medicare and private operators. Join a multidisciplinary Allied Health team and work autonomously to meet clinical targets with a strong emphasis on bilingual, family-centred care.

Creative resource development, collaboration with a team of therapists, and ongoing professional development are central to the role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Speech Pathology or equivalent.
• Current membership with Speech Pathology Australia.
• Current Drivers' Licence.
• Working with Children’s Check (WWCC)

Responsibilities

• Paediatric caseload primarily ages 2-18 with parents/caregivers in initial consultations.
• Liaising with families to establish child and family-centred goals.
• Conduct therapy to support children to achieve their goals.
• Develop resources for therapy and home programs; liaise with other professionals involved.
• Manageable client-related responsibilities (about 70% of time) with admin and learning time.
• Provide supervision and oversight of programs to therapists and clients.
• Deliver direct speech and language therapy, train and support clients to run goals and interventions.
• Administer assessments, develop and implement therapy plans for referrals.
• Conduct termly speech and language screenings within the local community.
• Monitor progress and review therapy plans; participate in professional development.
• Collaborate in a multi-disciplinary team; comply with company policies.

Skills

Paediatric care

Bilingual practice

NDIS knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor of Speech Pathology

Tools

Practice management software

Job description

Bilingual consulting (T/A Blackburn Speech & Paediatric Therapy) – Melbourne VIC

We are a multidisciplinary allied health clinic providing speech therapy, occupational therapy, play therapy, and psychology services.

We predominately serve paediatric clients, but also provide services to teenagers and adults in the community, depending on their needs.

Our mission is to support and empower our clients through skilled, bilingual and family-centred therapy services.

Through achieving this mission, we aspire to realise our vision to be a beacon of hope for families from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds.

About You :

• Bachelor of Speech Pathology or equivalent
• Current membership with Speech Pathology Australia
• Current Drivers' Licence
• Working with Children’s Check (WWCC)

Position Summary :

The Speech Pathologist will be responsible for efficient, evidence-based clinical service delivery to a caseload of clients who are funded by the NDIS, Medicare and other private operators. The Speech Pathologist will work as the Allied Health team and will be required to work autonomously and at a self-directed pace in order to achieve clinical targets.

Key Requirements :

• A love for working with children
• Passionate about Bilingualism
• Bachelor of Speech Pathology or equivalent
• Working with Children Check and National Police Check
• Punctual, reliable and committed
• Strong knowledge and understanding of the NDIS
• Highly developed written and verbal communication skills
• Proven track record in creating efficiency and meeting targets
• Clear, personable and professional communication, both written and spoken
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Professional communication style to all internal and external stakeholders
• Good computer skills required for the company practice management software
• Ability to work within a team and autonomously
• Ability to follow direction and take initiative

Job Responsibility :

• Paediatric caseload primarily working with ages 2-18, Meeting with parents or caregivers to conduct initial consultations
• Liaising with parents or caregivers to establish child and family-centred goals.
• Conduct therapy to support children to achieve their goals.
• Developing resources for therapy and home programs.Liaising with other professionals that are involved in the child’s care.
• Manageable client-related responsibilities (approximately 70% of your time), with the remainder allocated for administrative duties and continued learning
• Provide speech and language consultation and oversight of programs, to both therapist team and to clients
• Provide speech and language therapy to clients within the program models
• Provide direct speech and language therapy, train and support clients to run goals and interventions
• Administer speech and language assessments, develop and implement therapy plans for any speech and language referrals
• Conduct termly speech and language screeners within the local community
• Monitor, evaluate and review progress and therapy plans
• Undertake appropriate professional development, including self-reflection
• Work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team to provide holistic therapy programs
• Comply with all company policies and procedures
• A commitment to meeting client and organisational expectations
• Adopt and embrace company values and philosophy
• Ensure the environment is kept in a safe and hygienic state at all times
• Commitment to work as an effective team member
• Promote the company and it’s interests to the local and wider community
• Ensure all communication is completed in a professional and polite manner, to all internal and external stakeholders
• Participation in professional development opportunities to support continuous learning relevant to position
• Participation in peer supervision to ensure services respond to family need and best practice principles

Job Benefits :

• Incentive program (commissions) which can add an average of $3000 to your annual salary
• Company-paid professional indemnity and public liability insurance

Professional Development and Growth

• Annual PD allowance package of $3000
• Be supported working amongst a team of Speech Pathologists, Occupational Therapists, Play Therapists, and Psychologists.
• Multidisciplinary meetings and opportunities to discuss complex cases and learn
• Routine and regular one-on-one supervision, as well as discipline-specific team meetings focused on ongoing learning and professional development
• A filtered caseload according to your experience, where your clients are approved by your supervisor before they are booked with you
• Structured onboarding program
• Structured graduate program for new graduate therapists
• Report writing and travel are booked into your calendar, and do not take away from your administrative time
• Ongoing opportunities for career progression, professional development, and training
• Fantastic resources including assessments, toys, games, books, and technology, including company laptop & ipad