Speech and Language Pathologist

Description

As a Speech and Language Pathologist, you will:

• Conduct comprehensive assessments and evaluations of speech, language, and communication disorders in children from infancy through adolescence, including a comprehensive interview with parents and/or treating speech language pathologist, interpret previous testing, administer current testing, score, interpret tests, and provide recommendations and feedback to parents.
• Perform a comprehensive clinical interview with parents.
• Perform on-site school observations when needed.
• Participate in a team or single discipline parent conference.
• Collaborate with the team when appropriate to compile a diagnostic team report or summary.
• Write a detailed Speech/Language Assessment report and/or contribute to a Diagnostic Team Summary/Report.
• Provide speech and language therapy to address speech and language deficits of children with communication delays.
• Develop individualized treatment plans and goals based on assessment results and family input.
• Provide evidence-based therapy to address a range of speech and language disorders, including articulation, phonology, fluency, voice, receptive and expressive language, and social pragmatic communication.
• Implement therapeutic interventions using a variety of techniques and modalities to meet the unique needs of each child.
• Monitor and document patient progress, adjusting treatment plans as necessary to ensure optimal outcomes.
• Coordinate clinical care with other disciplines including SLP, OT, Education and Psychiatry.
• Educate and support families, providing them with the tools and strategies to reinforce therapy goals at home.
• Participate in outreach, care consultation program, parent education, group treatment and professional development as requested by manager.
• Consult with other members of the clinical team to select activity program consistent with needs and capabilities of individual and to coordinate speech/language therapy with other therapeutic activities.
• Fulfill patient billable hour expectation and documentation standards as assigned by Clinical Director and/or Clinical Program Manager.
• Conduct in-service training and seminars at CHC or within the community, including continuing education and parent education, as requested.
• Attend clinical staff and team meetings as assigned and serve on committees as needed to ensure program and service quality.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in accordance with clinic policies and regulatory requirements.
• Performs other related duties as required and assigned.
• Adhere to ethical and professional standards as outlined by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) and state licensure requirements.

What we're looking for:

• Knowledge and understanding of CHC's four areas of expertise: ADHD, LD, Anxiety & Depression and Autism Spectrum Disorders.
• Ability and desire to work as part of interdisciplinary clinic.
• Practical clinical experience preferably in interdisciplinary setting.
• Possesses exceptional customer service, interpersonal and written communication skills with demonstrated sensitivity to and flexibility with varied clients and situations.
• Willingness and flexibility to schedule appointments when clients and families are available, especially after school.
• Knowledge and ability to use computers.
• Fluency in client languages such as Spanish, Hebrew, or Vietnamese preferred.
• Knowledge and use of evidence-based practice.

About your background (education/experience):

• Master's degree or higher.
• Valid Certification of Clinical Competence in Speech and Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) required.
• Valid California State license, State of California credential with authorization in Language, Speech and Hearing.
• Three years post licensure experience in pediatric clinic or school setting preferred.

Working Conditions:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear.
• To meet the needs of our clients, after-school availability in the afternoon and evening hours is required. Availability between 2-6pm is preferred.

Compensation:

Range: $55.00 to $65.00 per hour

Pay Type: Hourly

* The starting base salary for this position is as shown above. The actual base salary is dependent upon a variety of job-related factors such as professional background, training, work experience, location, business needs, and market demand. This pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.