Building New Paths Behaviour Services-Speech Language Pathologist (Consultant)
Position Type: Independent Contractor / Consultant
Location: Stoney Creek, Ontario
Hours: Flexible / Part-time
About the Opportunity
Building New Paths is seeking a qualified Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to provide clinical consultation and supervision support for a Communication Disorder Assistant (CDA) delivering services to children and youth with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
This role involves collaboration with an interdisciplinary team, including ABA therapists and clinical staff, to support communication development and individualized client goals.
The consultant SLP will support evidence-based communication programming, caregiver collaboration, and clinical oversight to ensure services are aligned with client goals and professional standards.
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive assessments to evaluate patients’ speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing abilities
- Develop and supervise, evidence-based treatment plans.
- Supervise direct therapy to enhance speech production, language comprehension and expression, articulation, voice quality, fluency, and swallowing function.
- Utilize a range of interventions, including oral motor therapy, AAC (augmentative and alternative communication) strategies, and cognitive-communication rehabilitation
- Supervise CDA in supporting patients, caregivers, and families with education, coaching, and home carryover strategies to maximize treatment effectiveness
- Assist in patients with equipment and device recommendations (e.g., AAC tools, assistive technologies)
- Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation (assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, discharge summaries).
- Work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary care team to ensure patients receive holistic support
Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology
- Registered and in good standing with the College of Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists of Ontario (CASLPO)
- Minimum of 3 years of experience working as a Speech-Language Pathologist (community or clinical experience an asset)
- Experience with a variety of assessment tools and therapy techniques
- Strong skills in developing, supervising, and adjusting therapy plans based on patient progress
- Valid Ontario driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle
- Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills
- Ability to work alongside
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working within the Ontario Autism Program (OAP)
- Knowledge of AAC systems and supports
Compensation
Competitive hourly consultation rate based on experience and qualifications.
Position Details
- Contract / Part-time / Flexible hours
- Competitive hourly rate
- Remote model of supervision
Pay: $100.00-$150.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
