Asd Clinician

Location: Ballarat Central, VIC, AU, 3350

**$44.77 to $51.46 per hour plus salary packaging benefits**

**About the Role**

Join the multidisciplinary Autism Assessment Team to engage in the evaluation process for children aged 1 to 18, referred by community pediatricians or Grampians Health in cases of diagnostic uncertainty. We support families facing complex challenges or lacking access to community assessments. Our expert team delivers thorough evaluations, education, second opinions, and consultations in autism spectrum disorders.

**Key Responsibilities**

Work collaboratively with other clinical disciplines to provide high quality multi-disciplinary assessments
. Provide high quality reports and recommendations for children and young people who are assessed at the clinic
. Provide consultation to other clinicians, both within GMHWS and from other organisations as required
. Provide triage and intake of referrals and identifying children and young people ready for booking for ASD assessment
. Provide Speech Pathology specific assessments as required

**Skills & Experience**

Degree or Post Graduate qualification in Speech Pathology
. Certified Practising status with Speech Pathology Australia

Preferred experience with autism spectrum disorder and developmental disorders, including knowledge of typical and atypical childhood development (health, wellbeing, emotional, and psychological factors)
. Preferred experience in a multidisciplinary ASD assessment team, with the ability to conduct diagnostic assessments, provide feedback, and write detailed reports. ADOS training preferred but can be provided

**Interested?**

if you wish to discuss the role prior to applying, contact **Beth Fernandes, Team Leader - Infant & Child Mental Health**on **0433 078 116** for a confidential discussion.

**About Grampians Health**
Grampians Health provides healthcare to a large region at our campuses based in Ballarat, Dimboola, Edenhope, Horsham and Stawell. Our mission is to deliver sustainable healthcare tailored to evolving community and workforce needs. We strive to enhance services and careers, providing quality healthcare to rural and regional communities. Joining Grampians Health means being part of a diverse team, with a variety of career opportunities in acute, maternity, mental health, allied health, aged care and support services.

**Culture & Benefits**

Flexible work arrangements and purchase leave opportunitie
- s Salary packaging for living expenses such as rent/mortgage plus meals, entertainment & holiday
- s Access to Staff Fitness programStaff rewards and recognition program
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**Ballarat Region**

**Diversity and Inclusion**

All employees must be willing and able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when required, which at a minimum is a surgical mask. Additional PPE requirements are role-dependent.

Grampians Health is a child safe organisation, committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Grampians Health is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workforce.