Johnathan Thurston AcademyTaking employment back to basics. We simply introduce jobseeker to jobs! It's that simple.The Johnathan Thurston Academy, with Lendlease as our major employment partner, has a unique collaborative employment zone. The goal and focus is to connect job seekers to all of our employment partners throughout the nation. We aim to ensure that all opportunities for potential connections are both exhausted and managed in the one zone. We have created a unique and sophisticated platform that streamlines all employment opportunities between job seekers and employers.We represent employers across all industries, we encourage you to keep in touch by registering to our JTHotJobs https://jtachieve.com/3cF22iw Client: Autism QueenslandAbout Autism QueenslandAutism Queensland is one of Australia's most experienced providers of specialised education, therapy and support services for people on the autism spectrum and their families. For further information please visit www.autismqld.com.au.About the RoleOur new Mental Health Services team based at Sunnybank Hills &/or Brighton have a new opportunity for experienced Speech Pathologist to join and collaborate with a leading multi-disciplinary team to provide high quality evidence-informed mental health assessment and therapeutic supports for adolescents and adults on the autism spectrum, who are seeking support for co-occurring mental health conditions to enhance the participation and quality of life of people on the autism spectrum, their families and carers.This role will be responsible for implementing a range of evidence-based mental health supports that are responsive to individual client needs and inform development of creative, person-centred solutions utilising a variety of models of support which may include individual therapy, group programs, assessments (including diagnostic and functional behaviour assessment), training and coaching, individual advocacy, case management, the provision of information and referrals, and positive behaviour support plans across AQ sites, home and education settings. To access the position description, please visit the Work With Us page on our website - https://autismqld.com.au/page/work-with-us/.Culture & BenefitsAdditional paid Christmas leave (up to 5 weeks paid leave per year)!Generous salary sacrificing program $$Fitness Passport Membership benefits & internal ‘Recommend a Friend' ProgramWork for an organisation whose vision is to create a life of participation, opportunity and choice for people on the autism spectrumBe part of a multi-disciplinary team and work collaboratively with Specialist Teachers, Speech Pathologists, Psychologists & Occupational Therapists.Skills & ExperienceTertiary qualification in Speech Pathology & membership with SPAProven competence delivering evidence-based, individual and group, mental health supports (e.g. CBT, ACT, DBT) with positive client outcomesKnowledge and implementation of psychometric, diagnostic and educational assessment practice .and proceduresDemonstrated understanding of autism, behaviour and learning in conjunction with contemporary methodologies in the provision of supports for adolescents and adults on the autism spectrum or other developmental challengesCase management skills with demonstrated experience in establishing effective relationships, conducting assessments, developing intervention plans and working together with clients, families and practitioners to provide support and meet identified needsSpecial Conditions & Requirements Evidence of current Covid-19 VaccinationNDIS Worker Screening Clearance (paid workers)**Provide First Aid inc. Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certificate** For additional information, please visit https://workerscreening.dsdsatsip.qld.gov.au/resources/workerscreening/worker-combined-app.pdfHow To ApplyIf this opportunity is of interest please apply asap! Your application should include:1.    A cover letter and resume2.   Details of current SPA membership

Adult & Adolescent Mental Health Practitioner - Speech Pathologist - Brisbane

Johnathan Thurston Academy

Taking employment back to basics. We simply introduce jobseeker to jobs! It's that simple.

The Johnathan Thurston Academy, with Lendlease as our major employment partner, has a unique collaborative employment zone. The goal and focus is to connect job seekers to all of our employment partners throughout the nation. We aim to ensure that all opportunities for potential connections are both exhausted and managed in the one zone. We have created a unique and sophisticated platform that streamlines all employment opportunities between job seekers and employers.

We represent employers across all industries, we encourage you to keep in touch by registering to our JTHotJobs https://jtachieve.com/3cF22iw

Client: Autism Queensland

About Autism Queensland

Autism Queensland is one of Australia's most experienced providers of specialised education, therapy and support services for people on the autism spectrum and their families. For further information please visit www.autismqld.com.au.

About the Role

Our new Mental Health Services team based at Sunnybank Hills &/or Brighton have a new opportunity for experienced Speech Pathologist to join and collaborate with a leading multi-disciplinary team to provide high quality evidence-informed mental health assessment and therapeutic supports for adolescents and adults on the autism spectrum, who are seeking support for co-occurring mental health conditions to enhance the participation and quality of life of people on the autism spectrum, their families and carers.

This role will be responsible for implementing a range of evidence-based mental health supports that are responsive to individual client needs and inform development of creative, person-centred solutions utilising a variety of models of support which may include individual therapy, group programs, assessments (including diagnostic and functional behaviour assessment), training and coaching, individual advocacy, case management, the provision of information and referrals, and positive behaviour support plans across AQ sites, home and education settings. 

To access the position description, please visit the Work With Us page on our website - https://autismqld.com.au/page/work-with-us/.

Culture & Benefits
  • Additional paid Christmas leave (up to 5 weeks paid leave per year)!
  • Generous salary sacrificing program $$
  • Fitness Passport Membership benefits & internal ‘Recommend a Friend' Program
  • Work for an organisation whose vision is to create a life of participation, opportunity and choice for people on the autism spectrum
  • Be part of a multi-disciplinary team and work collaboratively with Specialist Teachers, Speech Pathologists, Psychologists & Occupational Therapists.
Skills & Experience
  • Tertiary qualification in Speech Pathology & membership with SPA
  • Proven competence delivering evidence-based, individual and group, mental health supports (e.g. CBT, ACT, DBT) with positive client outcomes
  • Knowledge and implementation of psychometric, diagnostic and educational assessment practice .and procedures
  • Demonstrated understanding of autism, behaviour and learning in conjunction with contemporary methodologies in the provision of supports for adolescents and adults on the autism spectrum or other developmental challenges
  • Case management skills with demonstrated experience in establishing effective relationships, conducting assessments, developing intervention plans and working together with clients, families and practitioners to provide support and meet identified needs

Special Conditions & Requirements 

  • Evidence of current Covid-19 Vaccination
  • NDIS Worker Screening Clearance (paid workers)**
  • Provide First Aid inc. Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certificate

** For additional information, please visit https://workerscreening.dsdsatsip.qld.gov.au/resources/workerscreening/worker-combined-app.pdf

How To Apply

If this opportunity is of interest please apply asap! Your application should include:

1.    A cover letter and resume

2.   Details of current SPA membership