Position Available

Options Communication Therapy Centre is looking for another speech pathologist to join the team and respond to the constant demand for services for people with complex communication needs. If you are looking for a position which offers great administration, extensive clinical and resource support with an opportunity to work with experienced and dedicated health professionals then please contact Jane Remington-Gurney.

Options offers direct therapy support to families in the Brisbane area but also families who live regionally, interstate and overseas. Clients are predominantly people who have complex communication needs arising from acquired or developmental problems and giving rise to conditions such as autism, learning disability, dyspraxia and language disorder. The current team of therapists have extensive experience and share their skills in the support of clients in direct contact support, and for workshop training.

This position is fee-for-service as determined by credentials and expertise. Weekdays and/or alternate Saturdays are available and primarily at the Petrie clinic.

This position is available from 14th April 2009.

Tel: 07 3285 5522

www.optionsctc.com.au

optionsctc@iprimus.com

Qualifications Mandatory

Registered by the Speech Pathology Board of Queensland

Additional Qualifications Considered

AAC training i.e. FCT; Makaton; Auslan; PECS; Cued Articulation;

Language development training i.e. Hanen

Special needs training i.e. Social Stories; Autism; ABI

Contract Details

The fee for service will range from 40 -55% depending on experience and skills in the field of work.

A three month probationary period will be offered followed by a 12 month contract.

In house and external training will be offered to ensure equity of therapy tools in the workplace.

Details about Options CTTC are available on the internet or by requesting materials such as our workshop training schedule; newsletter and brochure.

Applications

Need to be made in writing with an attached resume and names of two referees.