Role: Mobile Speech Pathologist / Occupational Therapist

Locations: Telehealth, Newcastle, Maitland & Hunter NSW

Pay: $80,000 - $100,000 (based on experience)

Hours: You choose! Flexible work hours that value work-life balance

Benefits

• Work from home & flexible hours

• Full time and part time roles available 

• Professional development allowance & clinical supervision

About Us

We're on the lookout for a passionate Speech Therapist and Occupational Therapist to join our growing team! Newcastle Therapy was born from a desire to provide exceptional clinical support in a strengths-based and neuroaffirming way, to the people of Newcastle. 

We are a small local provider that is dedicated to being compassionate therapists and strong advocates for our community. We understand the importance of flexibility to maintain work/ life balance, which is why we offer working arrangements that suit your family and personal needs. This also includes achievable billable targets, below the industry standard. 

We're a new service, and have been steadily building our client base through our valued connections with other services across the Newcastle and Hunter region. We have established ourselves as a leading local provider in this short time. If you're ready to make a real difference in your community while enjoying a fulfilling and balanced career, we'd love to hear from you

About the Role

• Adult NDIS caseload. Open to a mixed caseload (adults & paediatrics) if that is of interest to you. 

• Part or full-time positions available.  

• Flexible working arrangements- work from home during the hours that work around your family & personal arrangements. 

• Mobile role: visit home, day programs, community sessions or Telehealth (online).  

• Achievable billable targets below industry standard, to foster greater work/life balance and time for professional upskilling. 

• Generous professional development and resource budget. 

• IT equipment provided- laptop and work phone. 

• Internal and external supervision opportunities to help you grow in your areas of interest. 

• Freedom to work your way: Need a change in environment? Complete admin from home, a cosy café, or your local library.

About Our Clients

We work with a wide range of clients, including neurodivergent participants and autistic ADHDers, people with psychosocial, mental health diagnoses, progressive neurological conditions, and intellectual disabilities. Currently our participants' ages range from between 13 to 60 years old, though most are adults.

About You

• You are eager to thrive in a role that values work life balance.

• You’re passionate about an adolescent and adult caseload.

• You care about delivering client-centred strengths based intervention with clients, in a neuroaffirming way. 

• You have flexibility in clinical practice and confidence in clinical decision-making.

• You value autonomy and flexibility- you thrive in a mobile role.

• You enjoy staying in touch and joining in on coffee catch-ups

• You are ready to make a meaningful impact on the lives of individuals and their families.

Requirements

• A Bachelor or Masters degree in Speech Language Pathology or Occupational Therapy

• 2 + years as a Speech Pathologist or Occupational Therapist

• A member of SPA with Certified Practising Speech Pathologist (CPSP) status or Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra)

• Current professional indemnity insurance, working with children check and criminal history check 

• Willing to obtain a NDIS Worker screening clearance 

• You have access to a vehicle to attend community sessions.

How to Apply

If you're ready to make a real difference in your community while enjoying a fulfilling and balanced career, we'd love to hear from you!

Please send your resume and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role to Bronte Cleary and Chanelle Bullas at admin@newcastle-therapy.com.au 

Newcastle Therapy is an equal opportunity organisation. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all contractors. If you require an adjustment to participate in the recruitment process, if you have a preferred contact method or require any information provided in an alternative format, please don’t hesitate to reach out.