Speech-Language Pathologist - SLP0726

Hearing and Speech Nova Scotia • Halifax, NS

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Hearing and Speech Nova Scotia (HSNS) provides audiology services to Nova Scotians of all ages, and speech-language pathology services to preschool children and adults. HSNS is funded by the NS Government to deliver integrated and standardized provincial services across 37 clinical sites, located in 26 communities. Nationally certified Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists, with support from Communication Disorder Technicians and Administrative Support Professionals, provide core services (prevention, diagnosis, and treatment), develop and monitor provincial clinical standards, and collaborate with partners to deliver a number of special programs (e.g., Autism, Stroke, Cochlear Implant). Established in 1963, HSNS works to prevent and reduce the impact of communication disorders for Nova Scotians.

Hearing and Speech Nova Scotia is an inclusive employer who supports diversity, equality, and reconciliation. Our goal is to be a workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We welcome people from all ethnicities, genders, sexual orientation, age, religion, physical and mental abilities, family status, and political beliefs and affiliation.

We are accepting applications for the regular, full-time (1.0 FTE) position of Speech-Language Pathologist. The home base site is QEII-NSRAC. The successful candidate reports to the assigned Manager. Schedule to be determined.

Requirements

• Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology
• Nova Scotia College of Audiologists & Speech-Language Pathologists (NSCASLP) licensure or eligible for licensure
• Effective communication skills, including proficiency in written and spoken English.
• Flexibility in work schedule to provide evening/weekend services
• Flexibility to travel on occasion to attend continuing education, events and/or meetings
• Candidates will have to demonstrate current immunization and/or boosters at the end of the probationary period
• Recent experience with provision of assessment and treatment of communication and/or swallowing for adult clients in inpatient and/or outpatient settings
• Familiarity with a variety of service delivery options for adult caseloads
• Demonstrated commitment to family-centered care
• Valid Nova Scotia driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle
• Results of a criminal records check/vulnerable sector search and child abuse registry search, all to be satisfactory to the employer.

Nice To Haves

• One year of experience with neuromuscular caseload
• One year of clinical experience within the last 5 years with provision of alternative and augmentative communication systems
• Experience with off-site/home-based service delivery model
• Experience working with interprofessional clinical teams and/or working with supportive personnel
• Experience with provision of services via telepractice
• Experience providing caregiver training and/or coaching
• Experience in provision of alternative and augmentative communication systems
• Ability to provide consultation and coaching support to SLP staff
• Ability to communicate in multiple languages in a clinical setting
• Training and knowledge of MBSImP
• Lived experience with a communication difference

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment and treatment of communication and/or swallowing for adult clients in inpatient and/or outpatient settings.
• Familiarity with a variety of service delivery options for adult caseloads.
• Demonstrated commitment to family-centered care.
• Provide evening/weekend services.
• Travel on occasion to attend continuing education, events and/or meetings.
• Provide consultation and coaching support to SLP staff.
• Provide services via telepractice.
• Provide caregiver training and/or coaching.

Benefits

• A nationally accredited program with Accreditation Canada
• A Province-wide support network of professional colleagues, clinical resources, and coordinated clinical services
• Varied caseloads and work settings
• Salaries (full-time) commensurate with experience (starting at $92,939), and excellent benefits package
• Continuing education opportunities
• Opportunities for relocation and clinical specialization

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level