speech TherapistOpus Global Solutions Inc.

Speech Therapist
Speech Therapy (Healthcare & Medical)
Full time
Make a difference in the lives of children and young people with disabilities and their families. We are looking for a passionate therapist to join our client, which is a sole trader at Derrimut, Victoria where you would be the second therapist and part of a growing interdisciplinary team with an allied health assistant and admin staff member.
Our client is an allied health organization committed to delivering evidence-based early intervention and therapy services to children 0-18 years of age and their families.
As an organization, our client prioritizes building a fantastic team culture and working with children and their families to make a real difference in the everyday lives of our clients.
You will have the opportunity to develop and extend your clinical practice in a friendly, well-supported team in an organization that values your growth, passion, and skills!
 
What we offer you:
 
Our client is an organization serving children and families across Melbourne in a family-centered and evidence-based approach to care. We offer you the chance to start as a therapist in a small practice with lots of support and room to hone your skills.
 
We provide additional professional leave days on top of your annual leave; a professional development budget for each therapist; and regular mentoring. You have the opportunity for flexible working hours, offering permanent full-time employment.
 
In addition to a competitive salary and the incredible professional development and mentoring on offer, you will also have access to annual bonuses and parental leave.
The Opportunity:
 
Providing early intervention and therapy services to support children and families to maximize their independence and participation, you will take responsibility for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating therapy based on an individual's sensory, cognitive, and physical needs in collaboration with individuals, families, and relevant others.
This includes:
 
• Conducting standardized clinical assessments to determine goals/areas of need.
• Assessing and guiding developmental goals for children identified on the autism spectrum or with developmental delay (social, communication, cognition) in both group and individual settings at our Derrimut clinic, home visits, school visits, or online via Zoom.
• Providing information, education, and support to clients and families to support informed decision-making on priorities for intervention.
• Developing functional, routine-based goals with clients and families.
• Providing therapy interventions and resources to clients and families that match evidence-based practice to individual/family goals, values, and preferences for service provision.
• Administer early intervention therapy
• Review progress formally in collaboration with individuals and families to celebrate achievement, obtain feedback on services provided, and set new priorities.
• Provide therapy interventions and support in collaboration with others
• Providing evidence-informed therapy services to clients and NDIS participants building on family/client strengths, needs, and priorities.
• Support inclusion and participation for clients in community activities of their choice.
• Work closely with key stakeholders and ensure ongoing communication, leadership, and support are provided to deliver quality services and support.
• Ensure a focus on continuous improvement through regular evaluation, training, and review.
What do you need to join?
• Tertiary qualifications with current registration with Speech Pathology Australia;
• Passion for making a difference with a focus on making therapy fun, engaging, and meaningful for families!
• Possess the ability to provide support and offer knowledge of therapeutic interventions to children, young people, and parents;
• Experience in completing assessments and therapy for children and adolescents;
• Compliance - Speech Pathology Australia registration, Working with Children Check, National Police Check, NDIS workers screening check, COVID-19 vaccination certificate or exemption, First Aid Training, Driver's License & Vehicle.
Apply now!
Don't miss your chance to be part of a growing organization committed to making a real difference in the everyday lives of children and their families.