Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist (Center-based)

About the position

ACP is looking for friendly faces, positive attitudes, and playful personalities to bring our services to life. We offer opportunities for individuals at all stages of their careers the opportunity to join a team of like-minded individuals who are passionate about changing the lives of the children and families we serve. Come grow with us! We have an exclusive license from Boston Children’s Hospital for the use of the Visual Immersion System™ (VIS) – an evidenced-based, technology supported language acquisition system that utilizes a variety of augmentative and alternative communication tools to deliver innovative instruction and exceptional outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Ethically implement services based on knowledge and skills in speech language pathology and related subject areas.
• Demonstrate ability to conduct appropriate comprehensive evaluation and treatment for individuals who may be experiencing a variety of communication disorders.
• Use appropriate and dynamic service delivery methods consistent with the wide variety of individual needs, including use of evidence-based treatments such as the Visual Immersion System.
• Create individually tailored Plans of Care (POC) that reflect an understanding of each client’s age and skill level.
• Collaborate with families and caregivers to report progress and challenges as well as provide opportunities for them to be involved, promoting the carryover of services.
• Collaborate and communicate effectively with all staff and team members, both within and external to ACP, to consistently serve the needs of the clients.
• Complete necessary documentation and billing that reflect patient care accurately.
• Document duties performed (billable and non-billable) within the approved number of hours worked on EMR system before pay period ends.
• Maintain agreed upon number of treatment sessions per week as communicated by your supervisor.
• Make every effort to attend scheduled team meetings including monthly SLP team meeting and scheduled check-in meetings with Regional Lead Speech Language Pathologist.
• Perform other duties, responsibilities, and projects at any program or location as assigned by Regional Lead Speech Language Pathologist or other member of leadership at Autism Care Partners.
• Promote a positive public image of Autism Care Partners and demonstrate an understanding of philosophy and values of the agency.
• Adhere to Autism Care Partners Policy and Procedures, which protects the privacy and security of consumer health information and reserves the rights, dignity, and privacy of individuals and families supported.
• Adhere to the mission, vision, and values of Autism Care Partners, and conduct oneself within any published Standards of Professional Conduct of the organization.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology
• Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) by the American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA) or in pursuit of ASHA CCC
• State license in Speech-Language Pathology (dependent on locations conducting therapy)
• Proficiency in the field of autism/developmental disabilities
• Basic computer skills required - includes understanding of Microsoft Office, Windows, Central Reach, and other software as needed

Nice-to-haves

• Familiarity with AAC is preferred

Benefits

• Great Pay + Bonus Opportunities
• No non-competes!
• Great Benefits!
• Competitive and consistent pay
• Flexible Schedules
• $500 for CEUs and 1 Paid CEU day + ASHA approved In House CEU Opportunities
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• 10 Paid Holidays + 16 PTO Days in year 1
• 401k + Company Match
• Company Paid Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability coverage
• Voluntary Benefits – Accident and Critical Illness Coverage
• Liability Insurance
• Clinical support from experienced clinicians and collaboration.
• Opportunities to run training for fellow clinicians.