7 Apr 2015

Full-Time Speech Language Pathologist

Bay of Plenty District Health Board – Posted by Editor – Anywhere

Job Description

Speech Language Pathologist

Work with a diverse group of youth, including people with physical and learning disabilities within our, Limited-Secure Placement (LSP)

Speech and Language Pathologist will assess youth’s needs before developing individual treatment programmers to enable each client to improve as much as possible. Treatment plans often involve other people with whom the client has a close relationship, e.g. family, careers or teachers.

SLTs usually work as part of a multidisciplinary team, alongside other health professionals such as doctors, nurses, psychologists, physiotherapists and occupational therapists. They may also liaise with professionals in education and social services.

  • identifying children’s developmental speech and communication difficulties/disorders;
  • assessing and treating swallowing and communication difficulties arising from a variety of causes, e.g. congenital problems (such as cleft palate) or acquired disorders after a stroke or injury;
  • devising, implementing and revising relevant treatment programmers;
  • advising careers on implementing treatment programmers and training other professionals in therapy delivery;
  • assessing communication environments;
  • monitoring and evaluating clients’ progress;
  • working with clients on a one-to-one basis, and in groups, to deliver therapy;
  • writing and maintaining confidential client case notes and reports, as well as information for clients, careers and other professionals;
  • managing a caseload taking account of priority cases, waiting lists, successful outcomes, referral and discharge of service users;
  • working with others to improve the effectiveness of service delivery.

Therapists operating at more senior levels may be involved in the following:

  • conducting personal development reviews with colleagues;
  • supporting/supervising newly qualified speech and language therapists and speech and language therapy assistants;
  • setting organizational and personal objectives;
  • planning and delivering training sessions;
  • contributing to the implementation and evaluation of projects and developments;
  • undertaking clinical audit through the collation of statistical, financial and other data relating to service delivery;
  • Participating in research projects.

QUALIFICATIONS:

· Graduate Knowledge of adolescent development

· 2 years of relevant experience

· Excellent verbal , written communication and organizational skills are essential

· Proficient in Microsoft Office suite, knowledge of Connections

· Knowledge of child welfare and related legislation

· Demonstrated knowledge of family court procedures

· Bilingual (English/Spanish ) a plus

  • ate from an accredited school of Speech Pathology

How to Apply

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