Join our mission-driven team, focused on reinventing the mental healthcare experience for everyday people and employers who support them.

iHealthOX is committed to improving and revolutionizing the way mental health is delivered by providing a broad range of therapeutic and integrated services for all ages. We’re dedicated to not only improving mental health solutions but making mental health care accessible for all.

Speech/Language Therapist

iHealthOX is currently seeking a Casual Speech Language Pathologist to join its fun, in-house therapy team. New graduates as well as experienced therapists are welcome to apply.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• provide speech and language pathology assessment and treatment to clients to enable clients to achieve an optimal level of functional independence as well as to work as a collaborative member of the interdisciplinary team with regards to client management and programming

• Using a Client Centered approach, assess the client, establish treatment goals with the client, and formulate and implement a plan in collaboration members of the iHealthOX team
• Determine the extent of communication problems by having a client complete basic reading and vocalizing tasks or by giving standardized tests
• Identify treatment options
• Create and carry out an individualized treatment plan
• Teach clients how to make sounds and improve their voices
• Teach alternative communication methods, such as sign language, to clients with little or no speech capability
• Work with clients to improve their ability to read and write correctly
• Work with clients to develop and strengthen the muscles used to swallow
• Counsel clients and families on how to cope with communication disorders
• Keep accurate records of all treatments and progress reports
• Demonstrates iHealthOX values: accountability, innovation, respect

• Must have experience working with children and adolescents with autism
• A solid understanding of autism and behavioral principles
• Experience utilizing applied behavior analytic strategies to modify behavior is an asset

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Honours Degree in Speech Language Pathology with Masters Equivalent or Master's Degree in Speech Language Pathology
• Membership in good standing of the College of Audiology and Speech and Language Pathology of Ontario
  
• Computer skills - email, word processing, spreadsheets, etc.

• Post-graduate Speech and Language Pathology treatment courses
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Must be self-motivated and goal-oriented
• Natural ability to interact with children, with the ability to work with a variety of children on the autism spectrum, at different functioning levels
• Must display energy and creativity
• Critical thinking skills, with strong analytical abilities
• Strong work ethic, with the ability to meet scheduling commitments
• Strong leadership skills to include conflict resolution, coaching, and training
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality and abide by ethical guidelines and policies. Maintain professional boundaries with clients and their families
• Demonstrate the ability to successfully adapt and perform in an ever-changing, fast-paced environment