Speech Pathologist

Northcott • Full-time • Albury, New South Wales • 3w ago

Why work for The Northcott Society?

We are a friendly, supportive and collaborative team in Dapto and the wider therapy team across QLD, NSW and the ACT
A family friendly workplace with flexible hours for staff to manage your home and work lives effectively.
Ability to negotiate working from home when appropriate to your caseload.
Formalised supervision, peer to peer support and attendance at regular therapy forums, as well as structured internal training and support.
2 weeks paid Professional Development leave (pro rata) including some funding towards approved courses, seminars, etc.
5 weeks paid annual leave and additional paid parental leave.
Multiple employee benefits, such as discounted gym & health fund membership, discounted motor vehicle services and entertainment cards.
Novated Lease Arrangement for vehicle if desired.

In this role you will:

Provide a high-quality Speech Pathology assessment and intervention service that is evidence based and solutions focused.
Manage a mixed caseload with complex and varied needs.
Be able to work with customers of all ages, their families and carers to identify strengths, skills and goals.
Use appropriate assessment tools and methods to assess strengths and areas of development, in order to identify suitable intervention strategies.
Be able to deliver therapy in a variety of environments, e.g. centre based, schools/preschools, group homes, homes and via telehealth.
Demonstrate and embody Northcott values; ‘innovative, respectful and brave’.

Requirements:

Tertiary qualifications in Speech Pathology.
Current registration with Speech Pathology Australia.
Experience delivering evidence based therapy to a paediatric, adolescent and/or adult caseload.
Demonstrated ability to manage a caseload and administrative responsibilities in an autonomous, efficient and effective manner.
An understanding of the NDIS framework and working within a fee for service model is desired.
Be able to work collaboratively as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
WWCC (Blue Card) & NDIS worker Screening Clearance
First Aid Certificate (including CPR)

Position Description https://northcott.com.au/documents/clinical-services-professional-level-2-position-description/