Clinician (Speech Pathologist Grade 2)

Job Description

Alfred Health is a leader in health care delivery, improvement, research and education. We are the main provider of health services to people living in the inner southeast suburbs of Melbourne, from ambulatory to inpatient and home and community-based services. Position: Fixed Part-Time One Year Contract (0.6 EFT / 3 days per week) Salary Range: $52k - $60k Benefits: 5 Weeks Annual Leave, Salary Packaging & Novated Leasing Location: The Alfred About our team The Alfred Infant Child and Youth Area Mental Health and Wellbeing Service is friendly to infants, children, young people and their families/carers. We provide accessible mental health services inclusive of family, friends and support networks. Our service is divided into two streams: 0-11 and 12-26 years, and includes specialist services in the areas of perinatal care, neurodevelopmental presentations, eating disorders and outreach support. Here at Alfred Health, our staff share they are proud of the workplace at ICYAMHWS, including shared values and attitudes, inclusion of diversity, company culture, innovation and impact, and career growth. ICYAMHWS staff feel working at ICYAMHWS is meaningful as they experience a sense of connection in what they do, express feeling valued in the work they undertake, and that they are making a difference. If you want to build a career in a team that adopts a family-focused and systemic lens, and one which values respect, partnership and integrity, then click below to learn more about this job opportunity. What you’ll be doing The position sits in the Neurodevelopmental stream, on the Mental Health & Intellectual Disability Initiative for Youth (MHIDI-Y) Team and provides speech pathology assessment across the age range, clinic wide at the Alfred Infant, Child and Youth Area Mental Health and Wellbeing Service. The Speech Pathologist supports the team and others understand how a client’s unique communication needs impact their relationships, behaviour, participation and mental health. Clients may present with Complex Communication Needs, use AAC to varying extents or spoken language. Some clients are unintentional communicators. Communication difficulties may occur in the context of a co-morbid Autism Spectrum Disorder. The Speech Pathologist supports communication access, using a positive behaviour support framework to support mental health assessment and treatment. This position also involves case management on the MHIDI-Y team supporting a case load of clients across their episode of care, including through the MHIDI-Y assessment, providing mental health support through individual work with clients, parents/carers, families and liaising with external care teams. The role also involves consultation/liaison and group work as required. About you Tertiary qualification in Speech Pathology (Essential) Eligibility for membership of Speech Pathology Australia (Essential) A sound knowledge of current Speech Pathology practices relevant to the position and its theoretical base Clinical paediatric experience with parents and young children presenting with social, emotional, learning and behavioural problems Commitment to ongoing professional development and student education Benefits Salary Packaging & Novated Leasing through Maxxia. Flexible Heath Insurance coverage through HCF Health Insurance. On-site car & bike parking opportunities, Deducted Pre-Tax! Fantastic onsite fitness facilities at The Alfred through ProSport. Child Care Services at The Alfred managed by KU Children’s Services. If applicable, please complete a cover letter and attach your CV. Any queries please contact Eloise Hughes, Team Leader, Neurodevelopment on or Applications Close: 11pm AEDT, Sunday 9th March 2025. Alfred Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged. In accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department’s risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption. About the company The Alfred Hospital, also known as The Alfred or Alfred Hospital, is a leading tertiary teaching hospital in Melbourne, Victoria. #J-18808-Ljbffr