Location: Langford (Westshore) — In-Office & Hybrid

Job Type: Part-Time or Full-Time (Contract)

Are you a compassionate, skilled, and motivated clinician looking to thrive in a collaborative, structured, and family-oriented practice?

The Budding Elm: Counselling & Consultation Services is seeking part-time and full-time Registered Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs) to join our growing interdisciplinary team at our Westshore office (#202-2780 Veterans Memorial Parkway).

In this role, you will provide evidence-based, client- and family-centered assessment and therapy to children, youth, adults, and families navigating a wide range of speech, language, communication, social-pragmatic, feeding, and swallowing challenges. Working within a strengths-based, neurodiversity-affirming, and trauma-informed framework, you will collaborate with clients and our interdisciplinary team to foster communication confidence, functional independence, self-advocacy, and meaningful connection across Greater Victoria.

Who We Are

Founded in 2019 by Dr. Katie Elmhurst, The Budding Elm is a mental health and clinical consultation practice providing client-centered, evidence-based care across Victoria and the Westshore. We believe the strength of our team directly shapes the quality of care we provide.

Our mission is to empower clients to become the best versions of themselves through compassion, self-awareness, and practical therapeutic strategies. From our welcoming clinic space featuring bright, dedicated treatment rooms to the way our team collaborates, we aim to build an environment where both clients and staff feel supported, respected, and grounded in their work. We are guided by core values of structured care, diversity, inclusivity, professional growth, transparency, and open communication.

Key Responsibilities

- Conduct comprehensive clinical assessments, intake evaluations, and personalized treatment planning for pediatric, youth, and adult populations.




- Deliver individual and family-centered speech, language, and communication interventions tailored to each client's unique goals.
- Provide caregiver coaching and parent education as an essential component of the therapeutic process.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members (counsellors, family therapists, clinical social workers) to deliver holistic, wraparound care.
- Maintain accurate, thorough, and timely clinical documentation (assessment reports, session notes, progress tracking) in alignment with professional standards.
- Manage your clinical schedule effectively using our automated online practice management software.

What We’re Looking For

- Education: Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology (or equivalent) from an accredited institution.
- Professional Registration: Active registration in good standing with the College of Complementary Health Professionals of BC (CCHPBC) (formerly CSHBC) and/or Speech-Language & Audiology Canada (SAC), or current eligibility.
- Insurance: Active professional liability insurance coverage.
- Clinical Approach: Robust foundation in neurodiversity-affirming, trauma-informed, and strengths-based care.
- Population Expertise: Demonstrated experience supporting pediatric populations, youth, and their families. Experience with play-based assessment and intervention is a strong asset.
- Interdisciplinary Mindset: Value for parent/caregiver involvement and enthusiasm for interdisciplinary case consultation with mental health professionals.
- Location:



Grounded in the Westshore area and able to regularly provide in-person sessions at our Langford/Colwood clinic.

Clinical Areas We Value

Experience or clinical interest supporting children, youth, and families with:

- Speech sound disorders (articulation, phonology, apraxia)
- Expressive and receptive language delays and disorders
- Neurodivergent communication support (Autism, ADHD, AAC evaluation and implementation)
- Social communication, pragmatic language, and relational connection
- Feeding, swallowing, or oral motor development
- Caregiver coaching and family-centered communication strategies

What We Offer

- Full Administrative Support: Zero administrative overhead—intake coordination, client matching, scheduling, and billing managed via Jane App so you can focus entirely on clinical care.
- Turnkey Clinic Space: Warm, beautifully furnished clinic space equipped with therapeutic materials, toys, and resources designed to feel soothing for clients of all ages.
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Opportunities for peer consultation, team case discussions, and cross-referrals with mental health clinicians.
- True Schedule Autonomy: Complete control over your schedule across daytime, evening, or weekend blocks:
- Part-Time: 10–15 client sessions per week
- Full-Time: 15–25+ client sessions per week
- Competitive Split: Attractive percentage-based fee-split compensation structure with retention incentives to reward long-term practice growth.
- Streamlined Onboarding: Complete operational setup and administrative support to ensure a smooth transition into practice.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

- Casual dress
- Flexible schedule
- Work from home

Education:

- Master's Degree (required)

Experience:

- SPL: 2 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- CCHPBC or SAC license (required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Registered Speech Language Pathologist‍ (Langford)
🏢 The Budding Elm: Counsellingnsultation Services Inc.
📍 Langford