Autism Spectrum Disorder Consultant MLSP Senior

Saskatchewan Health Authority; Prince Albert; On-site; CAD 66,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Saskatchewan Health Authority in Prince Albert seeks an Autism Consultant (Speech-Language Pathologist, Masters Senior) to support children and youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). You will manage referrals, triage cases, and contribute to assessment and the development of individualized program plans within the ASD team.

Reporting to the Manager of Mental Health Outpatient Services, the role includes coordinating services, supervising staff, and collaborating with parents, educators, and

Qualifications

• Masters degree in a human services field preferred.
• Minimum two years of ASD-related experience.
• Valid Class 5 driver’s license.
• Registered or eligible registration with the appropriate licensing body.
• Ability to mentor and supervise students and staff.

Responsibilities

• Receive and process referrals and triage ASD cases.
• Assist in assessment and diagnosis of ASD.
• Develop individualized program plans and monitor progress.
• Coordinate and integrate services across providers and educators.
• Provide supervision to ASD team members and supervise students.
• Offer consultation to parents, professionals, and agencies.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational

Communication

Case management

Interpersonal

Computer skills

Education

Masters degree

Licensing registration (eligible)

Job description

Position #: 155990
Expected Start Date: November 23, 2026
Union: HSAS
Facility: Victoria Square
City/Town: Prince Albert
Department: Autism Spectrum Disorders ASD
Type: Full-time temporary
Expected Up to Date: June 30, 2028
FTE: 1
Number of Hours per Rotation:112 hours per 3 weeks
Relief: No
Float: No
Hours of Work: Standard Hours
Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Speech Language Pathologist - Masters Senior $48.387 to $59.169
Travel Required: Yes

Job Description: Reporting to the Manager of Mental Health Outpatient Services, the Autism Consultant will work with children and youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) or suspected ASD aged 0 to 19 years of age. The position will provide services including: receiving and processing referrals; triage cases; coordinating and contributing to assessment and diagnosis of ASD; facilitating the development of individualized program plans and monitoring progress; facilitating and enhancing coordination or integration of services; consulting and problem-solving with parents, professionals, educators and service providers; provision of supervision to Autism Services Support Workers and other ASD team members and; facilitating, coordinating and enhancing treatment and programming for ASD children and youth.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Licenses

• Valid Class 5 driver's license

Education

• Preference will be given tohuman services professionals with a Masters degree.

Experience

• A minimum of two years' experience working with the ASD population
• Experience in quality assurance initiatives

Knowledge & Abilities

• Ability to adapt to frequent change and work under pressure
• Knowledge of human development relating to Autism Spectrum Disorder
• Communication skills to provide/obtain verbal and/or written opinions/advice
• Knowledge in various treatments and strategies for Autism Spectrum Disorder
• Knowledge of task and behavioral analysis
• Provide consultation services to staff and other agencies.
• Ability to provide reccomendations on best practice evidence for implementation
• Develop clinical pathways, standards of care
• Ability to mentor, train, and clinically supervise students in relatedfield.
• Knowledge in differential diagnoses to support treatment of children and youth
• Ability to work independently and with broader interdisciplinary teams
• Apply ethical, culturally sensitive and legal principles in practice
• Ability to design, initiate and conduct training for other professionals

Competencies

• Leadership skills
• Organizational skills
• Communication skills
• Case management skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Computer skills

Other Education & Training

• Registered/eligible registration with appropriate licensing body if applicable

Other Information

• A combination of applicable education/training & experience will be considered