Speech & Language Therapist

SQ Computer Personnel

Dubai, UAE

Ref: LP180-447

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

This SLT/SLP post is for a senior therapist who is at least five years post qualification with experience working with children and adolescents (including early intervention work), experience working in a multidisciplinary team, a diverse skills set and a passion for his/her profession. Very attractive packages dependent on qualifications, skills and experience.

This is an exciting role in a new multidisciplinary mental health service provision in Dubai and will give the post holder the opportunity to shape and develop the SLT service and role within the team. The caseload consists of a mix of articulation, phonology, early intervention, autistic spectrum disorders, auditory processing disorder, selective mutism, language development, dyslexia support, AAC work, eating and drinking as well as various communication difficulties associated with developmental difficulties. There is also considerable work within the caseload presenting at the Clinic investigating underlying language difficulties in the adolescent population presenting with mental health difficulties.

The team consists of a child and adolescent psychiatrist, Cognitive Behaviour Therapists, Occupational Therapy, mental health nurse, Education Psychologist, family liason officer as well the SLP. The team are very experienced and a weekly team meeting and CPD opportunity allows for effective and efficient case management. Team working is very much the focus of the team. Each therapist also gets regular supervision with the psychiatrist, providing support, direction and problem-solving opportunities.

Requirements

- UAE license not necessary but must be eligible - will be applied for by the company
- Candidates from abroad welcome
- Western qualified preferred
- Must have fluent English
- Good communication skills
- 5+ years experience
- Preferable experience working in a multidisciplinary team

About the Company

Due to overwhelming client demand, SQ Computer Personnel opened a branch in the UAE in 2007 which we called SQ Gulf. Over the last 7 successful years we have carved out a strong and credible reputation in the UAE as a recruiter of choice. We work in partnership with a number of large multi-national and regional organisations as well as smaller, boutique companies. We aim to supply personnel on a sole agency basis which, in turn, provides you with a very attractive and cost effective, headache-free process.

SQ Gulf covers a wide range of vertical markets with in the MENA region. We have mirrored our UK successes by building a 360 degree, full life-cycle infrastructure and support strategy. We have an experienced team of account managers who are all well versed in their specific market vertical. We cover all levels of seniority and job titles. I myself, have over 13 years of professional recruiting experience, 5 of which have been in the UAE. As an agency, I strongly believe that SQ Gulf, with it\\'s team of dedicated and experienced staff, are exceptionally well placed to provide a smooth, successful and cost-effective recruitment solution. We have an exceptionally large database of current candidates, from UAE Nationals to expats currently looking for new challenges in the region.

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