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Early Career Speech Pathologist

Early Career Speech Pathologist

Creative Therapy AdelaideAdelaide, SA, AU
30+ days ago
Job description

About Us :

Creative Therapy Adelaide’s mission is to help as many people as possible access the benefits of being creative. We offer creative, research-informed, and strengths-based services in our music and speech therapies. We work collaboratively to nurture individual capabilities, kick goals and realise the creative potential in each unique person.

About You :

  • Current membership, or eligibility for registration with Speech Pathology Australia as a provisional Certified Practising Speech Pathologist (CPSP)
  • Current Drivers' Licence
  • RRHAN-EC
  • Have a passion for making a positive difference

Position Summary :

As an Early Career Speech Pathologist you will be responsible for providing comprehensive assessments and implementing tailored programs for your clients to treat and manage speech, language, learning and communication disorders. This role works under supervision of experienced speech pathologists and collaboratively with registered music therapists and will rely on your continual learning and expertise in delivering creative, strengths-based, research-informed and family-centred therapy to clients, while enhancing clinical skills and delivering on clinical targets for the practice.

Key Requirements :

  • Punctual, reliable and committed to Creative Therapy Adelaide
  • Knowledge and understanding of the NDIS, or willingness to learn
  • 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
  • Demonstrated ability to be creative and willingness to learn Creative Therapy Adelaide's music-based approaches
  • Willingness to support others in the team and be supported

    • Job Responsibility :

  • Adopt and embrace company values, leading-edge, music-based approaches and philosophy
  • Contribute to programs of value to participants that integrate creative approaches and foster transdisciplinary practice
  • Provide direct speech and language therapy, train and support clients to run goals and interventions under clinical supervision
  • Administer speech and language assessments, develop and implement therapy plans for any speech and language referrals
  • Monitor, evaluate and review progress and therapy plans
  • Undertake appropriate professional development, including self-reflection
  • Work collaboratively within a transdisciplinary team to provide holistic therapy programs
  • Comply with all company policies and procedures
  • A commitment to meeting client and organisational expectations
  • Promote the company and its interests to the local and wider community
  • Participation in professional development opportunities to support certification program requirements to maintain Certified Practicing Speech Pathologist status, or to support progression from Provisional to Full CPSP status
  • Participation in peer supervision to ensure services respond to participant / stakeholder needs and best practice principles
  • Help to make our clinic a pleasant, safe and welcoming space for all
  • Support and demonstrate respect towards diversity, First Nations participants and LGBTQI+ individuals

    • Job Functions : Speech Pathologist

    Job Benefits :

    We are looking for a speech pathologist who is excited to make therapy engaging, personalised, and impactful. If you’re passionate about creativity and music and want to deliver sessions that truly make a difference, we want to hear from you. No cookie-cutter sessions here—bring your unique approach and see your work hit the right notes!

    Why Join Us?

    Creative Environment :

    Our team and our values mean we engage with creativity every day, just listen to the music in the hallways! Collaborate with a team of Registered Music Therapists and experienced Speech Pathologists in our centrally-located clinic, complete with a recording studio. Using music is an integral part of our music integrated therapy approach- and you will be supported to learn and use evidence-based musical strategies to support the best speech, language and communication outcomes with people of all ages.

    Support for Professional Growth :

    We are committed to your development and will provide support and structure to harness your creative energy and make your sessions enjoyable and impactful for you and the participants. Enjoy a generous professional development budget, Neurologic Music Therapy training, regular supervision, and mentorship from a speech pathologist with 20+ years of experience. Your growth is our priority.

    Work-Life Balance :

    We value your well-being. Our in-house Clinical Services Coordinator and admin support team manage client relationships and scheduling, including taking case information before you even meet your participants. This way, you can focus on your therapy skills and have all the information you need to provide excellent therapy.

    Benefits Package at CTA :

  • 2000 annual Professional Development budget
  • Paid training days
  • Supported new graduate role with lower caseload and 12-week induction plan
  • Regular 1 : 1 and peer supervision
  • In-house Clinical Services Coordinator and Admin support
  • Established and paperless systems and processes
  • Manageable caseload and work-life balance
  • Remuneration based on level of experience
  • Team social events

    • Join our Creative team today! Apply by 5PM, Monday 12 / 05 / 2024.

    You can book a 10 minute informal conversation to hear more about our love of working with creativity in speech pathology practice, what our music-integration approach means for you working with us (and get a sense of what it’s like to be on the CTA team!) Alternatively you can arrange a time to come in and check out our clinic and meet us in person.

    For more details, visit Creative Therapy Adelaide, or email [email protected].

    Selling Point : N / A

    Contact : Natalie Oliveri