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| POSITION DESCRIPTION | NON GOVERNMENT ORGANISATIONS (NGO) REMUNERATION SURVEY MAY 2008 |
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Senior Therapist |
| Position Code: | 760 | | Career Level: | 4 |
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Responsible for
Providing assessments of strengths and needs of referred clients within field of speciality (e.g.: Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Physiotherapy, Diversional Therapy) and assisting in the planning, development, direction and evaluation of Programs/Services for referred clients. |
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Reports To
Team Leader (Supervising Professionals). |
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Supervises
No supervisory responsibilities. Employees in this role have typically opted away from supervising or management responsibilities and have instead opted to gain deep technical knowledge within their speciality. |
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Main Activities
Dealing with clients that have more specialised or complex needs. Identifying and assessing the extent of referred client's disorders or impairments by conducting tests and/or utilising evaluative methods.
Acting as a technical specialist, 'guru' or mentor within area of speciality, imparting knowledge both within the team and organisation, as well as within the community.
Assisting with devising a Program/Service for referred clients, including individualised therapy as well as group therapy, aimed at improving and diminishing the adverse effects of client's disorders or impairments.
Monitoring client's progress and evaluating recommended Programs/Services on an ongoing basis. Making recommendations for additional or different therapy options.
Advising clients and their families on techniques that can be used outside of therapy sessions to encourage achievement of individual client goals. Completing home, school and community visits as required.
Providing consultancy support to other areas of the business, families and other professionals where applicable.
Maintaining appropriate statistics, administrative records and written reports on each referred client.
Providing input into the purchase of equipment relevant to the position.
Participating in the preparation of resources, including written resources e.g. handouts for families, information for newsletters and mail outs, training packages, seminar/workshop outlines. Participating in the delivery of educational talks, seminars and workshops to relevant community groups and families.
Maintaining a professional standard of behaviour and the confidentiality of all information pertaining to clients and their families.
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Key Skills
Deep knowledge of area of specialty.
Understanding of the common and more specialist diagnostic and therapy procedures which may be used to assess and assist clients.
Ability to act empathetically, with sensitivity and understanding.
A broad understanding of both the issues faced by clients and their families, as well as ways to assist with and solve these issues.
Commitment to maintaining professional development.
Awareness of legislation relevant to the position.
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Internal Contacts
Operations Staff and Management. |
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External Contacts
Clients, Government Department Staff, Government Service Staff, Community Service Staff, Support Network Groups, Professional Associations. |
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Typical Experience
5+ years of experience, coupled with tertiary qualifications in field of specialty and relevant licensing/registration. |
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