Senior Speech Pathologist

Belong Healthcare

About Us

The NDIS Team at Yarra Healthcare is a relatively new and dynamic multi-disciplinary team of physiotherapists, osteopaths, occupational therapists, Speech Pathologists, early childhood intervention specialists and therapy assistants to work with NDIS-funded participants/clients across the age spectrum. 

At Belong Healthcare, we are on a mission to transform the landscape of healthcare by fostering accessibility, equality, and community empowerment. 🌈✨

👉 Our Vision:
Imagine a world where connection, community, and equality form the foundation of well-being. Belong Healthcare was founded with this vision in mind, challenging social norms that perpetuate health inequity.
🌍 Our Focus:
Passionate about gender equality and intersectional healthcare, we advocate for positive change, particularly for disadvantaged and minority groups. Our commitment extends to women, the queer community, the disability community, BIPOC, and other marginalised individuals.
💪 Our Commitment:
Belong Healthcare is dedicated to providing accessible healthcare for everyone, irrespective of background or circumstance. We firmly believe that safe and inclusive healthcare is a fundamental right for every individual.
👥 Our Team:
Comprising highly trained professionals, our team is driven by a passion for helping participants achieve their health goals. We are a warm and friendly team who enjoy sharing knowledge and supporting one another. We are also very sociable here at Belong which means you can look forward to monthly team events to encourage team bonding!
🌐 Our Services:
We provide Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Physiotherapy and Allied Health Assistance to the NDIS, Aged Care and Medico-legal community 
📣 Advocacy for Change:
We actively advocate for positive shifts in healthcare policies and practices, striving to create a more inclusive and equitable healthcare system. Our efforts aim to dismantle barriers and promote a healthcare environment that embraces diversity.
 

Our team collaborates exceptionally well together with shared clients and sharing of information and resources. The team that has been established is unique, extremely positive and supportive. We place great importance on positive workplace culture and strive to create a compassionate, safe and supportive environment in which to foster shared learning and professional development.

Role

We are seeking a dedicated Speech Pathologist to join our team and deliver exceptional care to our clients. Your role will involve administering assessments, creating customised treatment plans, writing reports, implementing therapeutic interventions, monitoring progress, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams.

This is a community-based position working as a contractor to Yarra Healthcare, with NDIS-funded participants. We have pre-school, school-aged and adult clients with a range of speech, language and communication needs. Services are delivered in the client’s home or other places relevant to their lives, with the aim being to support the client to achieve their NDIS goals and increase their skills and independence.

Therapists work independently and with regular support, consultation and professional development in a collaborative team who are working to make a meaningful impact on people’s lives. With your expertise, you will contribute to the improvement of communication abilities and overall quality of life for our clients.

Key Responsibilities

Assess, implement, and manage client supports in accordance with best practice. 

Assessment: Conduct comprehensive evaluations to diagnose communication disorders in NDIS participants.

Writing NDIS reports: to advocate for participant needs and acquire necessary funding and support.

Treatment Planning: Develop individualised treatment plans tailored to the unique needs of each NDIS participant, promoting optimal communication skills.

Intervention: In conjunction with the client, family, key worker, and support network, implement evidence-based therapeutic interventions that address speech, literacy, language, fluency, voice, and swallowing/eating disorders.

Collaboration: Work closely with other healthcare professionals, caregivers, and participants to ensure holistic care.

Documentation: Maintain accurate records, detailing treatment plans, progress notes, and outcomes to meet NDIS requirements.

Education: Provide education and training to NDIS participants, their families, and caregivers to enhance communication strategies and tools.

Continuous Learning: Remain updated with the latest advancements in speech pathology, ensuring the delivery of current best practice therapy.

We are looking for experienced clinicians (at least two years in the profession) or early career clinicians who have relevant prior experience (e.g. working in the disability sector).

 Qualifications & Registrations

• A Bachelor's degree in Speech Pathology from a recognised institution.
• Current registration or eligibility for registration with Speech Pathology Australia
• Working With Children Check
• Police Check
• NDIS registration
• Experience working with NDIS participants will be viewed favourably.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.

Why Join Yarra Healthcare?

At Yarra Healthcare, we believe in empowering our team to make a tangible difference in the lives of people living with disabilities. You’ll be joining a supportive community dedicated to effecting positive change in the health sector. Together, we'll work towards ensuring that everyone has a voice, and every voice is heard.

We are committed to ongoing learning and staff development related to client and staff needs. We run regular case discussion meetings, team support and clinical supervision meetings as well as providing our contractors with the opportunity to further develop their skills in PD specific to their area of training and need.

Plus

• Excellent remuneration
• Generous CPD allowance
• Opportunities for promotion to team leader/management roles

Who We're looking for

• Adventurous, motivated and kind human beings
• Proactive and driven to continuously learn and improve
• Dedicated to delivering high-quality, personalised care