SPEECH & LANGUAGE THERAPY
Applications openSpeech-Language Therapist
Help children communicate, connect and participate in everyday life.
Support children with speech, language, social communication and functional communication needs through evidence-based, family-centred care. The role combines assessment, individualised therapy, caregiver coaching and collaboration with our multidisciplinary team. Feeding-related work may form part of the role where it falls within your training, competence and assigned caseload.
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THE WORK
Key responsibilities
Assessment & evaluation
- Assess speech sounds, language, social communication, fluency and early communication skills.
- Identify each child’s communication strengths, difficulties and relevant developmental or contextual factors.
- Prepare clear assessment reports, recommendations and treatment goals.
Individualised therapy
- Plan and deliver evidence-based interventions for speech sound difficulties, language delays or disorders, fluency and social communication needs.
- Use engaging, developmentally appropriate activities tailored to the child and their goals.
- Support functional communication, including augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) when appropriate.
- Review progress and adapt goals and strategies as needs change.
Family & caregiver support
- Coach parents and caregivers in communication strategies they can use at home.
- Help families build communication opportunities into play, learning and daily routines.
- Explain progress and recommendations clearly, supporting consistent practice beyond sessions.
Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Work with occupational therapists, clinical psychologists, educators and other team members.
- Participate in case discussions, collaborative planning and team conferences.
- Share relevant observations and recommendations with appropriate consent.
Documentation & professional standards
- Maintain accurate clinical notes, assessment reports and progress records.
- Uphold professional, ethical and regulatory standards and protect client confidentiality.
- Practise within your competence and seek consultation or supervision when needed.
Professional learning
- Stay informed about research and current speech-language therapy practice.
- Participate in training, workshops, supervision and continuing professional development.
THE SKILLS
Requirements
- A recognised Bachelor’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology or Speech Therapy.
- Meet the applicable professional registration and practising requirements in Malaysia.
- Strong interest in paediatric therapy and neurodevelopmental presentations.
- Excellent communication and rapport-building skills.
- A warm, patient approach to children and families, with effective teamwork.
- Responsible, ethical practice and commitment to high professional standards.
Relevant experience & added advantages
- Experience in early intervention, autism, AAC or feeding therapy within your scope of competence.
- Familiarity with play-based therapy, parent-coaching approaches and early communication frameworks.
- Experience working in a multidisciplinary setting.
WORKING WITH US
What we offer
- A supportive, collaborative working environment with opportunities to develop your practice.
- Continuing professional development and supervision opportunities.
- Access to therapy tools, materials and structured resources.
- Meaningful work supporting children’s communication and family participation.
- Competitive remuneration based on qualifications and experience.
Get to know the team behind the care.
Explore our people, approach and the services we provide before considering your next step.
How to apply
Email your CV and cover letter to info@wecare.my. State Speech-Language Therapist as the position you are applying for.
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