Speech Language Pathologist

This competition is open to all applicants however; internal candidates and applicants who were former employees of the University of Alberta will be given priority consideration before external candidates. Please log in to verify your internal candidate status.

This position has an initial appointment of 1 year, with the possibility of extension.

Location - This role is hybrid with a mix of remote and in-person work at Calgary.

With offices located in Edmonton and Calgary, the Institute for Stuttering Treatment and Research (ISTAR) is an organization that is comprised of two programs. The ISTAR program offers assessment and specialized treatment to children, teens and adults who stutter. The Communication Improvement Program offers assessment and treatment to children, teens, and adults with a variety of communication needs. In addition, we conduct research into stuttering, offer advanced professional training for speech-language pathology students and clinicians, and promote public awareness of communication differences.

The primary purpose of the Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) position is to provide assessment and treatment services to children, teens and adults with stuttering or other communication needs. The position will primarily serve in ISTAR’s Communication Improvement Program (CIP) and consist of children, teens and adults seeking communication services in areas other than stuttering. Additionally, the position will include fluency and stuttering assessment and treatment services for children, teens and adults. The position will serve clients on-site at ISTAR or through virtual/remote service delivery. Off-site travel to provide communication services or workshops or participate in community and donor relation activities may be required. Other duties may include assisting with research activities, training, and public education as assigned by the Clinical Director and/or the Executive Director.

1. Assessment services to clients of ISTAR and CIP

• Schedule assessments to ensure timely client services and client flow
• Determine appropriate assessment modality (in-clinic or virtual care)
• Conducts initial and ongoing assessments to meet client needs
• Communicate with parents, administrative staff or school personnel to coordinate assessments as needed
• With consent, complete preliminary review of client files and correspond with referring clinician and/or teachers as appropriate
• Complete analysis of assessment results, upload collected audio/video samples, and complete recording protocol
• Generate appropriate recommendations, including: treatment options, funding options and referrals as needed
• Completes required documentation (i.e., reports, summaries) and shares it with the appropriate recipient (i.e., client, parent, teacher, etc) within an appropriate amount of time
• Complete follow-up with clients, families and involved personnel as needed
• Adhere to ISTAR’s internal procedures to document client recommendations for individual and group programming

2. Treatment services to clients of ISTAR and CIP

• Develop appropriate treatment plan, gather and record necessary data to ensure treatment appropriateness and efficacy. Provide individually tailored treatment as needed for fluency or other communication goals in an extended, semi-intensive, or intensive format in the clinic or school, as appropriate
• Design functional and engaging treatment activities to be used during treatment sessions
• Plan school-based therapy activities in advance and communicate expectations for the preparation of materials needed for school-based remote sessions that are facilitated by support staff
• Provide suggestions for home practice and carry-over activities to promote generalization of skills to clients, family members, teachers and support personnel as needed
• Develop and share recommendations for classroom-based communication goals and activities and provide consultation to the client’s educational team
• Participate in coordinating ISTAR intensive and refresher clinics
• Prepare and maintain appropriate documentation of treatment progress (i.e., progress notes, treatment summaries)

3. Participate in the education and supervision of students and clinicians

• Provide consultation to community based SLPs to answer clinical questions and provide mentorship and training as appropriate
• Provide occasional guest lectures locally or as invited elsewhere
• Participate in supervising students completing clinical placements at ISTAR, including training, ongoing feedback, midterm and final evaluations and collaborate with student placement coordinators to address any potential concerns
• When appropriate, offer observation opportunities or consultation to students in speech pathology or related programs
• When appropriate, provide in-service training presentations or workshops to teachers or allied professionals

4. Participate in special projects

• Assist with equipment maintenance and calibration (i.e., audiometer calibration, counter maintenance)
• Maintain and update hard-copy and electronic clinical materials and resources
• Provide feedback regarding updates and changes to clinical forms and protocols
• As time and skills allow, participate in specific research, clinical or public education projects as requested
• Engage in donor relations, ISTAR, University of Alberta and other public awareness activities as requested

• Master degree in Speech-Language Pathology
• ACSLPA registration is required
• Specialized training in and experience with providing stuttering interventions (e.g., Palin PCI, Lidcombe Program, Comprehensive Stuttering Program, Camperdown) is an asset including other communication disorders
• Experience with providing interventions to address communication difficulties
• Previous experience working with in a school system is considered an asset
• Experience working within post secondary institutions considered an asset
• Strong oral and written communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to identify speech disorders by listening
• Prior experience at ISTAR may be considered an asset
• Strong problem solving, analytical, and critical thinking skills
• Demonstrates initiative and is a self-starter with strong organizational, prioritization, and self management skills
• Project and resource management skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills with a focus on stakeholder engagement, service documentation, and report writing
• Proven / demonstrated understanding of program planning, implementation, data collection, evaluation, assessment and dissemination
• Develops and/or maintains professional, positive, and collaborative working relationships with both internal / external clients and stakeholders at all organizational levels.

Application Instructions

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This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, and an annual salary range of $77,513 to $128,708.

The terms and conditions of this appointment are governed by Schedule G of the collective agreement between the University and the Association of Academic Staff of the University of Alberta.