Speech-Language Pathologist

A place to do your best work, grow your career, and feel truly supported- while using all of your training and skills.

Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia (Hybrid: Clinic, Community, and Virtual)

Type of employment: Flexible for the right therapist! We are open to full time and part time employees joining our team.

Why Allied Therapy?

If you are a Speech-Language Pathologist in Nova Scotia or looking to return home, you may be asking, "What’s next for me in my career?"

We know many SLPs are thinking:

"I’m comfortable in my current role, but I’m not sure I’m really using all my skills."
"What if I leave and lose the team support I’ve built?"
"Will I actually have the chance to grow and develop as a clinician?"

Here’s what we want you to know:

At Allied Therapy, you don’t have to choose between being supported and being challenged. We are a growing, forward-thinking team that values growth, creativity, and collaboration. Whether you’re newer to the field or experienced, you’ll have opportunities to build confidence, grow your skill set, and contribute to a team that cares about doing great work for families.

What Makes This Role Different

Flexibility and variety - work in clinic, community settings, and virtually, depending on your clients' needs and your preferences.
A role where you can use all of your training - no cookie-cutter therapy, but real solutions created by you with full support from a multidisciplinary team.
Real professional development - weekly team learning, one-on-one mentorship, and a safe environment to ask questions and grow.
A growing and secure company - leadership committed to long-term success and meaningful work, with new opportunities opening regularly.
A collaborative, positive work culture - a place where you’ll feel valued and heard.

What You’ll Be Doing

Conduct comprehensive assessments using both standardized and informal tools.
Design and implement individualized treatment plans tailored to each client.
Support clients with a range of communication needs, including speech and language disorders, social communication challenges, cognitive-communication issues, swallowing disorders, and voice challenges.
Collaborate closely with other professionals, including OTs, SLPs, and BCBAs, to provide whole-family care.
Teach and coach families to carry over strategies beyond therapy sessions.
Participate in weekly professional development and monthly team meetings to grow professionally and stay connected.
Provide occasional educational programming in the community to promote best practices and raise awareness.

What You Bring to the Team

Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology.
Registered and in good standing with the Nova Scotia Regulator of Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists (NSRASLP).
Experience working with children and adults, including those with complex needs.
A strong foundation in evaluating and treating communication and swallowing disorders across the lifespan.
Interest or experience in supporting neurodivergent populations and using a trauma-informed approach.
Strong clinical reasoning, communication, and collaboration skills.
Computer literacy and willingness to learn tools like JaneApp.
A valid driver’s license, clear Criminal Record Check, and Child Abuse Registry.

Bonus skills: Fluency in French, Arabic, or Cantonese to better serve our diverse community.

How You’ll Know You’re Successful Here

You feel supported and confident in your work, even as you take on new challenges.
Your clients and families feel understood and engaged in their therapy process.
You are learning and growing through regular professional development and mentorship.
You are part of a collaborative, engaged team that works together and celebrates each other’s successes.

Worried About Making a Change? Here’s Why You Can Say Yes

"I’m comfortable where I am." Comfort is good, but are you growing? Here, we help you build your skills and confidence while supporting your well-being and professional goals.

"I’m afraid to leave my current team." We understand. That’s why we are intentional about building a supportive team that collaborates and has each other’s backs. You will never be left on your own to figure things out.

"Will I get real professional development?" Yes. Professional development isn’t optional here - it’s built into how we work. With weekly learning, mentorship, and real opportunities to develop new skills, you’ll grow as a clinician and as a professional.

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