Speech Language Pathologist

MPA Recruitment; Ontario; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in children's services is seeking a dedicated Speech-Language Pathologist to join their team in Ontario. This rewarding role involves providing assessment and treatment services to children and youth within the Ontario Autism Program. You will work closely with families and a multidisciplinary team to deliver evidence-based interventions tailored to each child's needs. With a focus on professional development and a supportive work environment, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. If you are passionate about helping children thrive, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive health and dental benefits

Flexible work arrangement

Employer Matching Pension Plan

Employee Wellness Program

Educational and Training Opportunities

Supportive work environment

Regular Supervision and Feedback

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology required.
• Experience with children with Autism Spectrum Disorder is essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments and provide treatment for children with ASD.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for effective service delivery.

Skills

Assessment Skills

Consultation Skills

Treatment Planning

Written Communication

Cultural Diversity Awareness

Education

Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Tools

Speech and Language Assessment Tools

Job description

MPA Recruitment are exclusively retained by one of Ontario’s largest Children & Family Services organizations to recruit for a Speech and Language Pathologist in Markham.

In this role, the Speech-Language Pathologist will provide assessment and treatment services to children and youth within the Ontario Autism Program (OAP). The position involves working with individuals diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and other Developmental Disabilities. The candidate should be highly motivated and a self-starter with the ability to work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team.

Duties & Responsibilities:

1. Assessment: conduct speech and language assessment and screenings, either virtually or in person, with children with ASD. Work collaboratively with parents and key stakeholders. Key responsibilities include administration of formal and informal speech and language assessment tools, interpretation, report writing, and feedback.
2. Consultation: provide consultation within a multidisciplinary team for complex cases to inform treatment planning & service delivery. This includes decisions around suitability for services and tailoring treatment plans to meet each client’s unique needs and troubleshooting clinical issues that arise.
3. Treatment: deliver evidence-based treatment for clients with complex needs (individual, group and/or parents), formulation and goal setting, documentation, progress monitoring, and discharge planning as well as delivery of caregiver education and training.
4. Administration: Attend agency meetings/trainings, internal communication, scheduling client and community appointments, managing speech and language files and managing documentation. Assisting in program development and evaluation. Maintain competency through professional development, training, and reading.

Qualifications:

1. A Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology.
2. Current registration, and in good standing, or eligible for registration with the College of Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists of Ontario.
3. Experience working with children and youth with ASD and their families.
4. Knowledge of communication, social communication and language delays and disorders.
5. Certification in More than Words, Talkability and/or the Picture Exchange Communication System will be considered an asset.
6. Previous experience working in a multidisciplinary team is an asset.
7. Ability to work virtually with clients and their families.
8. Strong written communication skills.
9. Knowledge concerning cultural diversity and proficiency in other languages will be considered assets for this position.

What is on offer:

• Competitive salary, comprehensive health and dental benefits, and other employment perks*
• Flexible work arrangement supporting employee work life balance
• Employer Matching Defined Contribution Pension Plan up to 6%*
• Employee Wellness Program
• Extensive Educational and Training Opportunities and Supports
• Supportive work environment with regular Supervision and Feedback
• Renowned Accredited Clinical Programs

If you would like to learn more about this opportunity, please share an up-to-date resume to [e-mail] to initiate a confidential conversation.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Health Care Provider

Industries

Medical Practices and Hospitals and Health Care