Speech Language Pathologist Masters
HealthCareersInSask.ca•Regina, SK
•$43 - $53
About The Position
Within a multidisciplinary team provides professional leadership as a speech and language pathologist in the development and process of clinical consultative services with the Kids First Program and the children and families they serve.
Requirements
- Master of Speech Language Pathology (SLP)
- Licensed or eligible for licensure with Saskatchewan Association of Speech and Language Pathologists and Audiologists.
- Clinical experience in a child community setting.
- Knowledge of infant and preschool development
- Knowledge of speech and language development and disorders
- Knowledge of models of assessment and therapeutic interventions appropriate for the treatment of children's speech and language diagnoses and the inter-related emotional disturbances, learning disabilities, socialization and behavioral problems with at risk populations
- Knowledge of aboriginal culture, values and traditions and their impact on accessing formal/mental health services
- Knowledge of the Mental Health Act, the Family Services Act and the Saskatchewan Model of Recovery
- Knowledge of community resources
- Superior interpersonal skills
- Strong organization and prioritization skills
- Uses critical analysis, reflective practice and assessment skills
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Strong problem solving, conflict resolution and analytical skills
- Demonstrated skill in mentoring, training and supervising speech and language pathologists and related disciplines
- Ability to assess and provide therapeutic interventions appropriate to the treatment of children's speech and language disorders/delays within the context of other mental health disorders and family functioning and demonstrated skill in conducting and monitoring individual, family and group treatment programs
- Leadership abilities to develop and maintain consulting relationships within a multidisciplinary team, interagency programs and across the community of human services
- Ability to work collaboratively as a member of an interdisciplinary team and independently to manage complex and multiple demands
- Ability to design, conduct and evaluate educational and training opportunities related to speech and language disorders in preschool children to various targeted audiences
- Ability to be self-directed and exercise independent decision-making in a community based environment
- Ability to be flexible and adaptable in a changing system
- Ability to motivate clients
- Ability to work under stress
- Ability to demonstrate appropriate level of professional conduct and judgement
- Ability to work independently and as a team member
- Ability and willingness to travel, work evenings/weekends as required and maintain a valid drivers’ license
Benefits
- Recruitment Incentive is available.
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Job Type
Full-time
