Speech Therapist - Sunshine Coast, Australia - Beyond Words Therapy

Description

• SPEECH PATHOLOGIST POSITION AVAILABLEAbout Us beTM is a family-owned small business located in beautiful Maleny, Queensland. Our practice offers a range of allied health services, including speech therapy, occupational therapy, social work, and allied health assistance. We're committed to providing family-centred practice that is meaningful, authentic, and fun. We prioritise the emotional, sensory, and communicative needs of each child, fostering therapeutic relationships to promote overall wellness and enhance the quality of life for our clients. We have a passion for creating inclusive environments and are dedicated to staying informed and actively involved in the neurodiversity movement. As part of our commitment to neurodiversity, we seek to deepen our understanding of the specific needs of our children and families. We continually reflect on and adapt our practise to better support the unique experiences of clients. At beTM, we celebrate, value, and include people of all backgrounds, cultures, genders, sexualities, bodies, and abilities. Some of our key core values include:
  • Client centred - we place the child and their unique needs, preferences, and goals at the centre of care.
  • Neurodiversity affirming - we value and respect the diversity of neurological profiles of individuals, recognising neurodiversity as a natural and important aspect of the humanity.
  • Strength based - we focus on identifying and enhancing the strengths, abilities, and unique qualities of each individual; empowering clients to build on their positive attributes to promote empowerment and self-efficacy.
  • Inclusivity and accessibility - we create a safe and inclusive environment for people of all abilities, cultures, backgrounds, gender, sexualities and bodies, ensuring everyone has equal access to services.
  • Holistic well-being - we adopt a holistic approach to development, recognising the interconnectedness of physical, emotional, and social well-being, and addressing the needs of the whole person.
  • Ethical practice - we uphold high ethical standards in all interactions, ensuring confidentiality, informed consent, and respect for the rights and dignity of each individual served.
  About the Role As part of a multidisciplinary paediatric team working within a strengths based approach, this role involves working closely with families to educate and empower them to support their child. The position emphasises fostering a collaborative and supportive environment whilst working alongside parents, caregivers, educators, and healthcare professionals. Key Responsibilities
  • Assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of therapy supports for young people and children 0-18 years. Supports are provided in clinic, school, day care, home and/or the wider community.
  • Administrative duties including progress notes, report writing, developing therapy resources and group programs.
  • Program development and innovation, contributing to the ongoing enhancement and development of our services.
  • Participation in clinical supervision and peer sessions.
  • Providing coaching for caregivers, working towards meaningful inclusion and participation.
  • Working collaboratively within the team of speech pathologists, occupational therapists, social workers, and allied health assistants.
  We Offer
  • Above-award salary, based on your experience.
  • Professional development budget.
  • Internal supervision.
  • Your own work laptop.
  • Your own work car (if requested).
  • Reimbursement for travel to/from mobile appointments (if using your own car).
  • Work-life balance - choose your hours/days of work.
  • Access to a range of quality resources, equipment and assessments.
  • Career progression including leadership opportunities, clinical education opportunities, AHA and SP supervision.
  • Passionate and uplifting culture – You will be part of a purpose and values driven team focused on delivering outstanding services.
  Requirements
  • Completed tertiary qualification in Speech Pathology
  • Speech Pathology Australia Membership (CPSP)
  • Current Working with Children's Check
  • Alignment with our core values