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Autism Spectrum Disorder Consultant MLSP Senior:Saskatchewan Health AuthorityJob description:Position #: 155990
Expected Start Date: November 23, 2026 Union: HSAS Facility: Victoria Square City/Town: Prince Albert Department: Autism Spectrum Disorders ASD Type: Full-time temporary Expected Up to Date: June 30, 2028 FTE: 1 Number of Hours per Rotation: 112 hours per 3 weeks Relief: No Float: No Hours of Work: Standard Hours Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Speech Language Pathologist - Masters Senior $48.387 to $59.169 Travel Required: Yes Job Description: Reporting to the Manager of Mental Health Outpatient Services, the Autism Consultant will work with children and youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) or suspected ASD aged 0 to 19 years of age. The position will provide services including: receiving and processing referrals; triage cases; coordinating and contributing to assessment and diagnosis of ASD; facilitating the development of individualized program plans and monitoring progress; facilitating and enhancing coordination or integration of services; consulting and problem-solving with parents, professionals, educators and service providers; provision of supervision to Autism Services Support Workers and other ASD team members and; facilitating, coordinating and enhancing treatment and programming for ASD children and youth. Human Resources Exemption: No Licenses Valid Class 5 driver's license Education Preference will be given to human services professionals with a Masters degree. Experience A minimum of two years' experience working with the ASD population Experience in quality assurance initiatives Knowledge & Abilities Ability to adapt to frequent change and work under pressure Knowledge of human development relating to Autism Spectrum Disorder Communication skills to provide/obtain verbal and/or written opinions/advice Knowledge in various treatments and strategies for Autism Spectrum Disorder Knowledge of task and behavioral analysis Provide consultation services to staff and other agencies. Ability to provide reccomendations on best practice evidence for implementation Develop clinical pathways, standards of care Ability to mentor, train, and clinically supervise students in related field. Knowledge in differential diagnoses to support treatment of children and youth Ability to work independently and with broader interdisciplinary teams Apply ethical, culturally sensitive and legal principles in practice Ability to design, initiate and conduct training for other professionals Competencies Leadership skills Organizational skills Communication skills Case management skills Interpersonal skills Computer skills Other Education & Training Registered/eligible registration with appropriate licensing body if applicable Other Information A combination of applicable education/training & experience will be considered Skills:
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