Senior/Speech Therapist (DCD, 2 yrs contract)

You will be part of a multidisciplinary team in the Department of Child Development, providing services to children who have developmental needs. You will provide assessment for diagnosis and educational referrals, intervention, and caregiver education.

Responsibilities

1. Assess and identify the individual needs of patients to develop and implement appropriate individualized and group therapy programs.
2. Administer, score, and interpret specialized speech and language assessments.
3. Experience in assessment and working with preschool children or children with developmental disabilities (e.g., Autism Spectrum Disorder, Learning Disabilities) preferred.
4. Engage parents in caregiver training and education in individual and group settings.
5. Possess excellent spoken and written communication skills.
6. Ability to work independently as well as in a team.

1. Registered member of the Speech-Language and Hearing Association Singapore (SHAS).
2. Bachelor or Master Degree in Speech Therapy from an accredited college or university recognized by the Ministry of Health under the Allied Health Professions Act.
3. Preferably with 2 years relevant experience.