SPEECH LANGUAGE THERAPIST

reThink Children’s Therapy is a specialist children’s service which operates throughout Otago & Southland. We help children and their families thrive.

In Dunedin we are looking for a speech language therapist to join our growing, dynamic team of occupational therapists, clinical psychologists, speech language therapists & social workers. 

We are known for delivering high quality & comprehensive services in Dunedin and the lower South Island. Our teamwork in homes, schools, the community, or from our modern clinic in central Dunedin.  

Driven by the core purpose to provide ‘quality child & family assessment & intervention, valued by all involved’, our day-to-day work is anchored on the reThink team values and culture.
 

This contracting position offers:

• Part time progressing to a full-time case load, if desired

• Flexible days and hours to meet your lifestyle needs

• Fabulous multidisciplinary team

• Mentoring

• Online practice management system

• Support if you're new to contracting 
  

What you'll be doing:

• This role has a specific focus on delivering early intervention services.

• You'll also have the opportunity to work with children & young people from a wide variety of backgrounds up to 18 years of age.

• Providing 1:1 assessment & therapy as well as coaching for families and preschool & school staff. 

• Working in your areas of expertise which may include assessment & intervention for first words, speech sounds, literacy skills, social skills, understanding communication, and meal time support.

• Opportunity for multidisciplinary assessment alongside clinical psychology and occupational therapy.

• You’ll provide joint sessions with the wider team when required.
  

You will have:

• A recognised university degree in speech & language therapy.

• A minimum of 2 years' experience working as a paediatric speech & language therapist.

• Eligible for membership with NZSTA.

• Driver's license & own reliable vehicle.

We are continuing to expand due to a popular following amongst families, referrers, strong networks and an excellent community reputation. 

We are working hard to develop a team that reflects the children and families we serve & would greatly value seeing more applicants from our Māori & Pacific communities.

To request a position description or apply please send your CV and a cover letter to [email protected]