Speech Language Pathologist - Extensive Needs Services

Delphi Technologies; Toronto; On-site; CAD 98,000 - 122,000; Full time

Job summary

Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital in Toronto is seeking an experienced Speech Language Pathologist to join the Extensive Needs Service. The role involves trauma‑informed assessment, intensive intervention, and collaboration with an interprofessional team across clinical and school settings.

The position emphasizes working with children up to age 18 with complex needs, including autism and neurodevelopmental conditions, and offers opportunities for consultation and training within

Qualifications

• Masters degree in Speech Language Pathology.
• Current registration with the College of Audiologists and Speech Language Pathologists of Ontario (CASLPO).
• Experience with pediatric clinical settings and complex needs (e.g., autism, brain injuries) preferred.
• Experience implementing augmentative and alternative communication systems preferred.
• Familiarity with Applied Behaviour Analysis is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provides evaluation, assessment, intervention and consultation to clients and their families.
• Works in collaboration to inform integrated care plans.
• Uses standardized tests and outcome measures in clinical practice.
• Collaborates with inter-professional team to develop the Speech Language Pathologist role within Extensive Needs service.

Education

Masters degree in Speech Language Pathology

Current registration with CASLPO

Job description

Salary band Band G ($46.98 - $58.71/hr)

Work type Temporary Full-Time

Description

Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital is Canada’s hospital for children and youth with disabilities and developmental differences. Serving more than 9,000 families annually through inpatient and outpatient programs and services, our teams are helping to shape the future of pediatric disability care.

As a top 40 Canadian research hospital and academic hospital fully affiliated with the University of Toronto, Holland Bloorview integrates care, teaching, research and scholarship to advance practice and improve the lives of children and youth with disabilities and developmental differences. All clinical staff are expected to contribute to the academic agenda through one or more of the following activities: supervising students, teaching, academic service, scholarship and/or research.

Holland Bloorview has achieved 100 per cent in four successive surveys by Accreditation Canada, an unprecedented achievement in safety. We are also proud to be recognized among Greater Toronto’s Top Employers, Canada’s Top Employers for Young People and Canada’s Best Diversity Employers.

Here, you will find an inspiring, inclusive, innovative and collaborative work environment, competitive compensation and benefits, and programs that support ongoing learning, professional growth and well‑being, so you can do meaningful work while continuing to grow your career. To learn more about the advantages of a career at Holland Bloorview, click here .

We’re daring to create a world where all youth and children belong. Join us!

The Position:

This is an exciting opportunity for an innovative, creative and experienced Speech Language Pathologist to join the Extensive Needs Service (ENS) at Holland Bloorview. This is a program for individuals up to the age of 18, whose needs cannot be met in a single service stream and who require an integrated approach across Mental, Behavioural and Developmental Health. While this is primarily a clinical role, there will be opportunity to work with other members of an interprofessional team to develop the Speech Language Pathologist role within Extensive Needs based on best practice and evidence. As an integral member of the interprofessional team, the Speech Language Pathologist will provide trauma‑informed and compassionate assessment, and intensive intervention, and consultation to children, youth and families with extensive needs such as co‑occurring medical, physical and developmental complexities and/or social vulnerabilities. The successful candidate will also provide consultation and training to inter‑disciplinary team members. Services will primarily be provided at the Holland Bloorview main site, and occasional consultation may also occur at school. Successful candidates should have a strong understanding of Autism Spectrum Disorder, Augmentative and Alternative Communication and behaviour management approaches.

Key Responsibilities

• Provides evaluation, assessment, intervention and consultation to clients and their families
• Works in collaboration to inform integrated care plans
• Uses appropriate standardized tests and outcome measures in clinical practice
• Uses non‑standard assessment tools/forms when appropriate
• Makes appropriate referrals to other services, agencies, etc.
• Incorporates goal setting in discussion with family/client
• Adapts approach to changing needs of clients and families
• Engaging family/client in goal setting
• Adheres to Centre/professional documentation guidelines
• Demonstrates familiarity with current literature, evidence‑base practice, clinical issues and trends of practice
• Participates in regular quality improvement activities to further refine clinical practice, equitable and efficient service for clients and families
• Shares new knowledge and best practices with colleagues, students and other professionals within the organization, professional body and community
• Participate in quality improvement activities to ensure the maintenance of a safe and healthy work environment
• Utilize the teaching/learning process to provide education, both formal and informal, to clients/families, colleagues, students, and other professionals within the organization and the community
• Participates in quality improvement initiatives, supports the maintenance of a safe and healthy work environment and advances a culture of client/patient safety through work and daily practices
• Supports the supervision of student clinicians as needed
• Other duties as assigned
• Provide consultation to community providers as appropriate
• Work collaboratively with other team members, including Communicative Disorder Assistants (CDAs) and Behaviour Technicians (BTs)

Qualifications

• Masters degree in Speech Language Pathology
• Current registration with the College of Audiologists and Speech Language Pathologists of Ontario (CASLPO)
• Previous pediatric clinical experience preferred
• Experience providing assessment, consultation and treatment for clients with complex needs, including neurodevelopmental conditions such as Autism Spectrum Disorder and/or acquired brain injuries
• Experience implementing augmentative and alternative communication systems preferred
• Familiarity with Applied Behaviour Analysis an asset
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with clients, families and members of the interdisciplinary care team
• Demonstrated flexibility and co‑operation in dealing with change
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and in an interdisciplinary team

About the Organization

Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital creates a world of possibility by supporting children and youth with disabilities, medical complexity, illness and injury. All of our work is guided by our strategic plan, Transformative Care, Inclusive World: Holland Bloorview 2030. The plan: https://strategicplan.hollandbloorview.ca/

To get a glimpse as to who Holland Bloorview is, we invite you to watch the Together We Dare. Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d3c-FszREUk

Holland Bloorview is committed to fostering a climate of inclusion, diversity, equity accessibility, and anti‑racism (IDEAA). This commitment is central to, and mutually supportive of, our research excellence mandate. We welcome and respect the diversity of all members of our community and we seek to create an inclusive culture for our clients, families, research scientists, staff, participants, trainees, volunteers, trustees, and partners. To help in our journey towards fully reflecting the communities we partner with, we welcome and encourage applications from Black individuals and other racialised persons, Indigenous Peoples, women, persons with disabilities, LGBTQI2SA+ persons, and others who may contribute to further diversification of ideas within our community. Holland Bloorview is committed to fair assessment of a candidate's abilities, and consideration for diversity of thought, method, and experience, including non‑traditional career paths.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, accommodation will be provided throughout the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities. Please notify us of any accommodations that you require by contacting [e-mail] or 416-425-6220.

This position is currently accepting applications.