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Kool KATTS (Kids And Teens Therapy Service) is a Paediatric Allied Health clinic operating in Parramatta and the surrounding areas from 2017. We opened an amazing purpose build Sensory/DIR Floortime clinic in June 2023 and we're on the hunt for a bunch of fun and energetic clinicians to join our growing team. Our clinic offers Speech, OT and Psychology intervention services.
We are an exciting business that provides Early Intervention services to children with Autism, ADHD and Developmental Delays with a main focus on DIR Floortime and we also take a Sensory Integrative approach will all our kids up to the teen years. We have a special interest in Neurodivergent presentations supporting children in a neuroaffirming way.
About the Clinic
Our Clinic provides a creative, fun, innovative and inclusive environment that supports children with developmental challenges and their parents/families. The importance of parent-child attachment is nurtured through coaching parents, along with direct play with the children. We are passionate about changing lives!
We are a close knit team of 16 clinicians and support staff. We have a strong focus is on well being, mental health and work/life balance. You absolutely will have time to finish all your documentation within working hours! At Kool Katts, you're not just a number but one of the family.
Finally, Kool KATTS is a well established and well known therapy business in the Parramatta area working with a number of GP's, Paediatricians, Allied Health Professionals, Westmead Children's Hospital and NDIS Early Intervention Partners.
Major Duties- Ability to demonstrate a commitment to team work is essential as well as excellent communication and interpersonal skills when working with families, children and team members
- Embed the Kool KATTS philosophy into daily practice so each parent is empowered to interact with their child through play
- Promote excellence and cater for the needs of children and parents to be both challenged and supported
- Develop play opportunities that are inclusive and engaging for each child so that individual goals and outcomes are achieved
- Participate in individual clinic based sessions, school based intervention, parent coaching and peer group intervention sessions
- Be passionate about professional development and have a drive to always learn more about the important work we do!
Benefits and perks
Kool KATTS Offers:
- Highly competitive above average industry pay rates with bonus
- A range of bonuses including a hefty CPD allowance with post graduate learning opportunities
- Flexible working arrangements
- Weekly individual mentoring with a leader in your discipline and monthly group mentoring with ‘experts’ in Early Intervention
- Career ladder opportunities
- 100 day Onboarding/training program
- In-house Professional Development Training platform
- Intranet platform
- Uniform provided
- Company car for use on school visits
- Strong teamwork focus and extensive mentoring from experienced allied health professionals both within the company and America
- Ongoing professional development, training & education opportunities
- Operational support so you can focus on delivering top-notch intervention
- Free coffee!!!
- In house exercise program
- Yearly conference/retreat!!!
Skills and experience
Experience Requirements:
- Speech Pathologist: A Bachelor or Masters Degree with full membership to SPA.
- Experience working as a Speech Pathologist is a bonus but new grads are welcome to apply.
- DIR Floortime, Hanen or PACT trained is a bonus!
Other requirements:
- Current First Aid, CPR and Anaphylaxis Training
- Experience working with a range of Neurodivergent diagnoses
- High energy, willingness to continually learn, and LOVE HAVING FUN with kids!
- Excellent time management
- WWCC, Police Check and NDIS Worker Clearance will be required.
- Current license preferred
