Senior Speech Pathologist

Job type: Part time

Organisation: Eastern Health

Salary: Salary not specified

Occupation: Health and Allied Health

Reference: 32934

Senior Speech Pathologist - Outer East Specialist Child Team - Infant Child and Youth Mental Health Service Senior Speech Pathologist Role - Outer East Specialist Child Team - Infant Child and Youth Mental Health Service 0.6 Permanent Part-time Ringwood location - opposite Eastland Supportive and Dyanamic team Eastern Health Eastern Health is one of Melbourne's largest public health services. We provide a range of emergency, surgical, medical and general healthcare services, including maternity, palliative care, mental health, drug and alcohol, residential care, community health and state-wide specialist services to people and communities that are diverse in culture, age, socio-economic status, population and healthcare needs.

About the role The Central East Specialist Child Team works to improve the outcomes for infants and children, 0-12 years, and their families, experiencing significant emotional, behavioural or mental health difficulties, alongside a range of vulnerabilities, including trauma and family violence. As a Senior Speech Pathologist you will provide discipline specific assessments to children under 12 years of age. You will also provide consultation to members of the team regardaring queries about speach and language for their clients. Additionally, you will have a key role in supporting the Team Leader and Team Consultant, to develop and maintain a positive team culture, working collaboratively to deliver high quality clinical care and improved health and wellbeing outcomes for referred children and their families. The provision of supervision and mentoring of early career clinicians will be an important additional aspect of the role. 

About you To be successful in this role you will possess:

 Formal qualification from a recognised School of Speech Pathology, or to be eligible for membership of Speech Pathology Australia.  Minimum of five years post qualification clinical experience in child and youth public mental health  Ability to plan, develop, implement and evaluate Speech Pathology assessment and treatment programs specific to child and adolescent psychiatry.  Demonstrated clinical competence at a senior level, and extensive experience in paediatric Speech Pathology, preferably in child and adolescent mental health and disability services. A strong commitment to high quality care The ability to work as part of a diverse team Excellent communication and organisational skills Please refer to the attached position description for further details of the role. Vaccination against infectious disease is a mandatory requirement of this role. An offer of employment is conditional on you providing evidence that you are currently vaccinated against COVID-19 with booster & Influenza, prior to commencing employment.

What we offer Eastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits, view the extensive range here ! Diverse and engaging career opportunities Friendly & supportive team Salary packaging options Career progression in our teaching hospitals Next Steps If you believe you have the ability to make a difference in this rewarding industry, apply today! Please note:

All applications must be submitted online via E-Mercury All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Fit2Work Check, where preferred candidates will be required to complete a Criminal History Check at the expense of Eastern Health. You must have Australian work rights to apply for this position. Recruitment agency applications will not be accepted. Eastern Health is a child safe organisation, committed to promoting the wellbeing and cultural safety of Aboriginal children, children with disabilities and all children in their diversity.

Eastern Health is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment that welcomes and values all people. We recognise that diversity is essential in ensuring Eastern Health provides the best service to its consumers.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, those from the LGBTIQ+ community, people living with disability and those from a culturally and linguistically diverse background, are strongly encouraged to apply. Those seeking support in submitting an application are welcome to contact the hiring manager listed or feel free to contact the Talent Acquisition team .

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