Speech Language Pathologist

Are you looking for a position where you get to work with motivated adults?

Company description

We are Speak Fluent (www.speakfluent.ca), an online private practice with registered speech therapists. We work primarily with clients who are seeking communication services as a form of professional development. Our mission is to provide solutions to help people become confident in the way they speak, so that others can really hear what they have to say. We believe that when you improve your speaking skills, people will pay attention to what you’re saying, not how you’re saying it.

Job description

This position will be a contract position providing virtual therapy services to adults and will be permanently remote only. This is a contractual position for 12 months with opportunity to extend if the fit is right. You will start part-time with the possibility of building your caseload up to full-time. Our work with clients is on a 1-on-1 basis and sessions are conducted online through teleconferencing.

Benefits:

• Flexible hours
• Work from home
• Bonuses depending on performance and/or hours worked
• Monthly professional development opportunities

Requirements:

• Education: A Master’s Degree or equivalent in Speech Language Pathology.
• License: Must be registered or eligible to be registered with the College of Audiologists and Speech Language Pathologists of Ontario (CASLPO) or another Canadian province.
• Proof of professional liability insurance.
• Access to a computer, good quality microphone, webcam, and strong internet connection.
• Ability to work independently, and is self-directed.
• Possess strong communication (oral and written) skills with the ability to engage others.
• Possess strong time management and organizational skills.
• Be courteous, positive, and professional with all staff and clients.
• Committed to providing empathic and culturally sensitive professional care to clients.
• Must have a solid understanding of Canadian culture and Canadian English accent to be able to meet the requests of our clients.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Consultation, assessment, and treatment of communication difficulties via virtual care.
• Manage your own records of client progress, goal attainment, assessed needs, etc.
• Monitor client progress toward goals and adjust treatment plans and sessions as needed.
• Actively engage clients to ensure sessions are tailored to client goals.

Preferred experience:

• Previous experience working 1-on-1 with high-functioning adults.
• Previous experience working with accents/public speaking/voice use.