Speech-Language Pathologist - Northumberland Child Development Centre

Northumberland Child Development Centre (NCDC) is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist to join our family-centred, interdisciplinary team providing services to children and youth from birth to 18 years of age.

This position offers the flexibility of a fee-for-service compensation model within an employment agreement. Unlike independent contractor roles, this position includes mandatory employment benefits, with employer remittances for CPP and EI, 4% vacation pay, and income tax deductions at source.

The Speech-Language Pathologist will provide assessment and intervention services for children and youth presenting with a range of speech, language, and social communication needs. Services are delivered in a supportive, team-based environment with administrative infrastructure in place to assist with scheduling and clinical documentation.

Hours of work are variable and scheduling is flexible, allowing clinicians to establish a workload that aligns with their availability and professional preferences.

Compensation

• $185 per completed Speech-Language Assessment
• $90 per completed Therapy Session
• Employment-based fee-for-service agreement
• CPP and EI employer remittances paid
• 4% vacation pay provided
• Income tax deducted at source

In This Role You Will:

• Conduct speech and language assessments for children and youth (birth to 18 years)
• Develop individualized, family-centred treatment plans
• Provide direct therapy services based on assessed needs
• Supervise and assign therapy programming to a Communicative Disorders Assistant (CDA) in accordance with CASLPO guidelines
• Use clinical judgment to determine which clients receive direct SLP intervention and which may appropriately receive delegated therapy services from a CDA
• Monitor client progress and modify intervention plans as needed
• Participate in collaborative service planning with families and interdisciplinary team members
• Maintain clinical documentation in accordance with professional standards

CDA Supervision Responsibilities Include:

• Assigning and monitoring delegated therapy activities
• Ensuring therapy plans implemented by the CDA align with assessment findings and clinical
• goals
• Providing ongoing direction, feedback, and outcome monitoring
• Maintaining professional accountability for all delegated services as per CASLPO supervision standards

We Provide:

• Flexible scheduling and variable hours
• Administrative support for appointment scheduling
• Support with documentation processes
• Established referral pathways
• Access to interdisciplinary consultation
• A collaborative, family-centred service environment

Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology
• Registration in good standing with the College of Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists of Ontario (CASLPO)
• Experience working with children and youth is preferred
• Demonstrated commitment to family-centred, strengths-based service delivery

Why Join NCDC?

NCDC is a multi-service community-based organization committed to excellence in clinical services for children and families across Northumberland County and the surrounding areas. We support caregiver coaching within a collaborative, interdisciplinary model of care.

How to Apply:

Please submit resume by email at clare@ncdc.ca to the Attention of  Clare Paterson, Executive Director.