Speech Language Therapist (225-717)

As a Speech Language Therapist, you will play a pivotal role in assessing, diagnosing, and treating individuals with speech, language, voice, and fluency disorders. Bringing your expertise, you will work with a diverse range of clients, from children to adults, to develop and implement personalized therapeutic strategies aimed at improving communication skills and overall quality of life. By combining evidence-based practices with compassion and creativity, you will provide the support needed to help clients overcome communication barriers. Your role will not only focus on direct patient care but also involve collaboration with families, caregivers, and other healthcare professionals to ensure the best outcomes for individuals facing communication challenges.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments to identify speech, language, and communication disorders.
• Design individualized therapy plans suited to each client’s specific needs and goals.
• Implement therapy sessions using evidence-based practices and innovative approaches.
• Collaborate with families and caregivers to support ongoing communication development at home.
• Document client progress and make necessary adjustments to therapy plans as needed.
• Provide education and resources on communication strategies and disorders to clients and families.
• Advocate for clients' needs within multidisciplinary teams and community settings.
• Conduct research to stay updated on best practices and advancements in speech-language therapy.
• Train and mentor junior therapists, interns, or students in clinical practices.
• Ensure compliance with ethical and professional standards set by relevant professional bodies.
• Participate in continuing education to maintain qualifications and enhance clinical skills.
• Utilize technology and software tools to augment therapy sessions and track progress.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology or a related field is required.
• Current license or certification as a Speech-Language Pathologist as administered by relevant boards.
• Proven experience working with clients of all ages is highly desirable.
• Strong interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with clients and team members.
• Ability to design and implement individualized treatment plans tailored to each client.
• Commitment to staying informed about the latest research and therapy techniques.
• Proficiency in using therapy-related technology and documentation software.