Speech Pathologist - Experienced

Light Coordination and Therapy Services (LCTS) is seeking a passionate and kind Speech Pathologist to fulfill an exciting role to work across both a paediatric and adult case load. Experienced therapists are encouraged to apply. There is the opportunity for full time, or part time work either within the Southern or Northern suburbs of Adelaide, and this would be a working from home based role providing mobile services to individuals. 

About LCTS

Light Coordination and Therapy Services (LCTS) provides a home and community-based service to children, young people and adults through the NDIS. We deliver a holistic service while ensuring a child-centred, person-centred and family-focused approach is utilised. With a range of different disciplines and professionals we can support families to ensure a ‘team around the child/individual approach’ is used to achieve the best outcomes possible. We are passionate about supporting the child or young person to live a fulfilled, quality life enjoying those everyday moments. We are all about supporting children, young people and their families in the present moment to move forward with their goals while ensuring to celebrate every success, big or small.

About the role:

The successful candidate will provide evidence-based, client centred Speech Pathology assessment and intervention for children, young people and adults with disability. The successful candidate will:

• Provide assessment and intervention to clients with communication difficulties to help them achieve and maintain optimal independence and quality of life.
• Educate parents and other careers involved in the clients care in communicating effectively with the child.
• Work with other professionals to deliver effective therapeutic outcomes to reach functional goals.
• Develop augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) systems tailored to individual clients needs.
• Work within a multi-disciplinary team including Occupational Therapists, Social workers, and Support Coordinators to ensure a ‘wrap around’ approach is utilised.
• Work from home and support participants through mobile community or participant home based services. 
• Complete NDIS reports.
• Organise your own calendar.

Requirements: 

• Bachelor of Speech Pathology (or equivalent).
• Certified Practicing Speech Pathology Australia membership.
• NDIS experience and understanding is preferrable but not essential.
• A passion for assisting clients to reach their full potential.
• Strong time management skills.
• A high level of written and verbal communication skills.
• Current driver's license and registered vehicle.

It is a requirement of this position that the successful incumbent maintains a current Working with Children Check and NDIS Worker Screen Check which is satisfactory to LCTS in accordance with the Child Safety (Prohibited Persons) Act 2016 (SA).

Why work at LCTS:

Here at LCTS, we love what we do and are passionate about supporting our families achieve their goals. We prioritise staff well-being and ensure a fun work environment is maintained. We are passionate about what you are passionate about and will support you in achieve your career goals. Your benefits will include:

• Above award salary.
• Work laptop.
• Flexible working arrangements – you look after your own calendar!
• Working from home.
• Admin support.
• Generous PD allowance.
• Regular access to supervision and mentoring.
• Travel klms reimbursed.
• Be a part of a fun and inclusive multidisciplinary team.
• Access to a substantial amount of therapeutic resources 
• Only 5 billable hours per day are expected (this includes travel).

Be included in business decisions and providing feedback – we are about work/life balance and want employees to look forward to coming to work.

Please apply now via Seek and include a Cover Letter & Resume in your application. For a private and confidential chat, please email ********@lightctservices.com.au or *****@lightctservices.com.au