Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities

At CAYA World, we believe that communication is at the heart of a child s development. Our mission is to provide world-class, evidence-based speech and language therapy that empowers children and adolescents to reach their full potential. We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Speech & Language Therapist to provide assessment and therapy services for children and adolescents with speech, language, feeding, and communication needs. The Speech Therapist will play a key role in delivering evidence-based therapy, caregiver education, and structured treatment planning within a premium multidisciplinary clinic environment.

Core Responsibilities

A) Assessment & Treatment

Conduct speech and language assessments and create individualized therapy plans

Provide intervention for areas including (but not limited to):

expressive and receptive language delay

articulation and phonological disorders

social communication needs

fluency (stammering/stuttering)

voice and resonance support (as clinically appropriate)

early communication development

feeding therapy support within scope of competence

Deliver 1:1 therapy sessions and structured home practice plans

Provide parent/caregiver coaching and progress feedback

B) Multidisciplinary Collaboration

Work collaboratively with Occupational Therapists, Psychologists, Psychiatrists, and other clinicians

Participate in joint case planning and integrated care pathways

Provide clear written recommendations to support school/home carryover

C) Documentation & Compliance

Complete clinical notes, assessment reports, progress updates, and discharge summaries within clinic timelines

Ensure documentation meets insurer requirements (where applicable) and UAE regulatory standards

Maintain professional registration/licensure and comply with clinic SOPs and ethical standards

D) Quality & Professional Conduct

Practice evidence-based therapy with a strong child/family-centered approach

Maintain confidentiality, safeguarding standards, and clinical quality expectations

Participate in supervision, training, and quality improvement activities