Speech Language Therapist

Finding Voices Limited; New Zealand; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Career progression

Professional development opportunities

Supportive working environment

Job summary

Finding Voices Limited in Auckland seeks a Speech Language Therapist to deliver high-quality therapy across clinics in Auckland. You will perform assessments, develop personalised treatment plans and run individual and group sessions for clients of all ages, collaborating with OT, mentoring and literacy teams.

The role may be contracted or full-time, with ongoing professional development and supportive, child-centred care across our network.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Speech Language Therapy required.
• Registration or eligibility with NZSTA preferred.
• Experience with paediatric clients or private clinical settings advantageous.
• New graduates with relevant experience also considered.
• Strong assessment, planning and documentation skills.
• Excellent communication with clients and families.
• Commitment to professional development and evidence-based practice.
• Right to live and work in New Zealand.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments to identify needs and goals.
• Develop and implement individualised treatment plans.
• Deliver one-on-one and group therapy sessions for clients of all ages.
• Collaborate with Occupational Therapists, Literacy Tutors, Mentors and Play Therapists.
• Maintain client records and prepare reports.
• Contribute to service improvement and clinical practices.
• Support development of speech, language, verbal and non-verbal communication skills.
• Empower families to support development outside sessions.

Skills

Speech-language therapy

Assessment

Treatment planning

Interpersonal communication

Team collaboration

Play-based therapy

Adaptability

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Speech Language Therapy

Master's degree in Speech Language Therapy (or equivalent)

Job description

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Finding Voices has two branches- Rosedale, North Shore and Mt Roskill, Auckland Central. Work at one, or both!

About the role

Join the experienced team at Finding Voices Limited as a Speech Language Therapist. Our main clinic is in Rosedale, however you may support families in our various clinics around Auckland. In this dynamic role, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality speech and language therapy services to clients, helping support their communication development.

Key responsibilities

• Conducting comprehensive assessments to identify clients' strengths, and areas for support.
• Developing and implementing individualised treatment plans to help clients achieve their goals
• Providing one-on-one and group therapy sessions to clients of all ages
• Collaborating with other professionals to ensure holistic, client-centred care
• Working alongside our Occupational Therapists, Literacy Tutors, Mentors and Play Therapists to ensure cohesive services are provided to families
• Maintaining client records and preparing reports as required
• Contributing to the continuous improvement of therapy services and clinical practices
• Supporting development across a range of skills such as speech, language, verbal and non-verbal communication, feeding and alternative and augmentative communication.
• Empowering families/key caregivers to support their child's development outside of sessions

Ideally, this is a contractors position, however part and full time employment would be considered for the right candidate.

About you

• A Bachelor's degree in Speech Language Therapy, Master's degree in Speech Language Therapy or equivalent qualification
• Registration or eligibility with the New Zealand Speech-language Therapists' Association (NZSTA)
• An understanding that play is a power therapeutic tool
• Ideally, proven experience in a paediatric or private clinical setting
• If you are a new graduate, experience working with children in other settings would be preferred
• Strong clinical assessment and treatment planning skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities to engage effectively with clients and their families
• Adaptability and problem-solving skills to provide tailored therapy services
• Commitment to continuous professional development and evidence-based practice
• The right to live and work in New Zealand

About us

Finding Voices is an Auckland based therapy provider, offering Speech Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Mentoring and Literacy Tutoring. Our mission is to provide personalised, functional, effective and neuro-affirming therapy to children and young adults, empowering them to reach their full potential and thrive in their everyday lives. We are dedicated to offering support that is tailored to each individual's unique needs, helping them overcome challenges and build the skills they need for their future.

Benefits

• Competitive remuneration and opportunities for career progression
• Supportive and collaborative work environment
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
• A fun, interactive working environment, equipped with all the resources, toys and tools required for the job.