Speech & Language Therapist

**Job DescriptionEvaluation & Assessment- Provide screening, identification, formal or informal assessments for students with speech, language, communication and feeding needs.- Identify and prioritise goals for intervention in collaboration with the student/family/caregiver and multidisciplinary team- Formulate care plans that are outcome based and relevant to students goals through planning, implementing, evaluating and managing interventions- Measure outcomes of treatment and conduct continuous evaluation- Recommend appropriate alternative and augmentative communication (AAC) devices as necessary- Collaborate with the parents, teachers and the other allied health professionals to provide multi-disciplinary support to the studentsIntervention- Provide consultation, individual and/or group interventions that will improve students functional performance and skills.- Select and prepare functional activities and recommendations to match students skills and interests- Provide caregiver support to ensure and encourage continuity of intervention at homeService Administration & Management- Maintain inventory of resources- Plan budget allocation and recommend relevant speech and language therapy resources for the school- Conduct in-house training programs for internal and external stakeholders (eg. teachers / parents / caregivers / volunteers)- Participate in developing protocols and clinical guidelines to improve services in conjunction with the Head of Student Support/Principal- Maintain records and documentation of assessment and intervention**Job Specifications**- Possess Degree in Speech Pathology from an institution recognized by the Allied Health Professions Council (AHPC)- Valid practising certificate with full registration from the Allied Health Professional Council (AHPC)- Applicants for Senior Therapist position should possess at least 5 years of relevant working experience.- Prior experience working with special needs children/ adults will be an added advantage- Good team player with strong communication, interpersonal skills and critical thinking- Able to work independently and effectively under pressure- Able to relate well to people and work effectively and harmoniously within a multidisciplinary team setting

Information :

• Company : St. Andrew's Mission Hospital
• Position : Speech & Language Therapist
• Location : Singapore
• Country : SG