Speech Language Pathologist

Hamilton Health Sciences•Hamilton, ON

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Speech Language Pathologist will support clients receiving specialized assessment, intervention and interdisciplinary coordination for cleft lip and palate/craniofacial disorders. Working with a dental treatment program, children are seen from birth (or pre-birth if a cleft palate is diagnosed prenatally) to 21 years of age. Additionally, this position will provide intervention to school-aged and preschool children with developmental, and/or neurological disabilities with a range of communication and speech and language delays and disorders. The Speech Language Pathologist is responsible for providing multi-disciplinary assessment, parent-mediated and individual and group child interventions and community consultation. Mentoring is available in all areas of practice. Therapy sessions may be conducted on-site or in the community.

Requirements

CASLPO registration
Masters degree in Speech-Language Pathology
Comprehensive knowledge of communication development, preschool communication disorders and neurological and/ or developmental disabilities
Demonstrated teamwork skills and the ability to initiate and work independently
Willingness and ability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends
Valid driver’s license and access to vehicle for travel in the community
Willingness to participate in criminal reference check
Must be able to obtain a valid Vulnerable Sector Screen (VSS)

Nice To Haves

Hanen certification in parent training programs
Minimum 2- 3 years pediatric experience working with preschoolers with special needs
Experience in augmentative communication
Fluency in French