We're not your regular therapy clinic! We're on a mission to make evidence-based early childhood care more accessible for Australian families, by combining world-class therapists and modern technology.

We're searching for experienced therapists interested in joining a growing team and helping to accelerate our mission.

Start date: March-April 2024

WHAT MAKES THIS ROLE DIFFERENT

• Part clinician, part innovator: Get the best of both worlds! Spend part of your time working hands-on with families, and part of your time working with our product and design team to shape and improve our digital app
• Help build the future of therapy: Work with us to create a more accessible, affordable therapy model for families who struggle to access support, supported by technology
• Learn from the best and accelerate your career: our lead therapists are highly experienced practitioners who are passionate about training and supporting you to accelerate your career
• Flexibility: We have a hybrid work model, with some days in person (for training, supervision, teaming) and some days working remotely. We are open to a part-time or full-time model for the right candidate.
• Become a part owner of Kite: We believe in making our therapists part-owners of Kite and rewarding them for their part in achieving our mission
• Career pathways: We offer options from early career through to team leadership, with support at every level and clear criteria for advancement

THE CORE RESPONSIBILITIES OF THIS ROLE INCLUDE:

• Provide coaching for parents, helping them embed learning strategies into their daily routines. Our model includes weekly parent coaching over telehealth and quarterly family home visits in metro Melbourne.
• Collaboratively develop tailored goals and therapy plans for families with children with autism or developmental delay
• Working with our product team to provide regular feedback and user testing to shape our client app and digital tools

EXPERIENCES AND QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

• At least 2+ years experience working with children with autism or developmental delays
• Bachelor Degree in Early Childhood Education, Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy, or Psychology
• Excited to work in a fast-paced, collaborative team environment
• Tech savvy and confident in using digital tools for clinical practice

COMPENSATION

• Base salary of $80,000 - $90,000 (based on experience)
• Annual performance bonus
• Equity ownership in the business

ABOUT KITE

We're a values-driven company on a mission to empower Australian parents. We match families with expert coaches who teach families evidence-based strategies that they can embed into their daily lives at home. We're combining evidence-based therapy and modern technology to reimagine existing therapy models. Our approach is inspired by P-ESDM, Routines-Based Coaching, and other parent coaching methodologies.

You'll join a team with decades of experience at some of the world's top technology companies and in the Australian disability sector.

Our website: https://www.kitetherapy.com.au/

People with lived experience of disability or supporting family members with disability are encouraged to apply.

Please let us know if there are any adjustments we can make during the recruitment process.