Speech-Language Pathologist

TieTalent; Worcester; On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Speech-Language Pathologist to provide essential early intervention services to infants and toddlers. This rewarding role involves working closely with families, ensuring that therapy is tailored to each child's unique needs. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, participate in assessments, and develop individualized service plans that promote developmental milestones. The organization offers a supportive environment with flexible scheduling and a comprehensive benefits package, making it an ideal opportunity for professionals passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and families.

Benefits

Flexible Schedules

Health and Dental Insurance

Generous Vacation

Paid Holidays

403(b) with Employer Matching

Continuing Education Leave

Paid Professional License Renewal Fees

Mileage Reimbursement

Productivity Bonus Plan

Clinical Supervision and Mentoring

Qualifications

• Current licensure as a Speech-Language Pathologist in Massachusetts.
• Ability to engage with children and families effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide speech therapy services to infants and toddlers with developmental delays.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team assessments and develop intervention plans.

Skills

Therapeutic Relationship Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Cultural Humility

Documentation Skills

Family Systems Knowledge

Bilingual/Bicultural Skills

Education

Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Certificate of Clinical Competence (ASHA)

Tools

Computer Software for Documentation

Job description

Are you looking for a rewarding opportunity working with the pediatric population (children birth to 3 years)? Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of families? Thom Child & Family Services located in Worcester, MA is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist to join their team.

As an Early Intervention Speech-Language Pathologist, you will be responsible for providing home and community-based early intervention services to infants and toddlers who have or are at risk for developmental delays and their families in both their homes and community settings. You will partner with parents/caregivers to ensure service delivery is individualized, meaningful for the family, and grounded in evidence-based practice. Through this collaborative process, you ensure families’ priorities, needs, culture, and values are prioritized.

Thom Child & Family Services offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to:

1. Flexible Schedules: FT, PT, Per Diem, and family hours
2. Health and Dental Insurance, including Fitness Benefits and Wellness Incentive Program
3. Generous vacation
4. Personal time
5. Sick time (80 – 96 hours every year)
6. Paid holiday (10-12 paid holidays)
7. 403(b) with employer matching
8. Section 125 flexible benefits plan (Medical and dependent care)
9. Employer sponsored Long-term disability insurance
10. Employer sponsored Life Insurance
11. Employer sponsored Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
12. Productivity Bonus Plan
13. Continuing education leave and paid conference fees
14. Paid professional license renewal fees
15. Clinical supervision, mentoring, and team support
16. Mileage reimbursement
17. Other optional benefits: Short-term Disability Insurance, Accident Insurance, Cancer Insurance

Position Responsibilities:

1. Participate in multidisciplinary team assessments of client’s developmental status
2. Provide direct speech therapy services and activities developmentally appropriate for children 0-3 and their families
3. Participate in the development of Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP) with responsibility for identifying goals, objectives, and strategies related to the child’s development
4. Complete progress notes, reports, assessments, and correspondence as appropriate
5. Provide individual and group intervention for infants and toddlers from birth to three years old who have developmental delays or who are at risk for delays in the areas of cognitive, adaptive behavior, social-emotional, self-care, fine motor, gross motor, and communication development
6. Assess family and child strengths/resources, concerns, and progress
7. Act as service coordinator for the family by scheduling, developing, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating the intervention plan for each family on caseload, ensuring that appropriate procedures and timelines are followed
8. Provide supportive professional assistance to families
9. Facilitate parent-child interactions to encourage child's development; assist families to act as advocates for their child

Position Requirements:

1. Current Massachusetts licensure as a Speech-Language Pathologist
2. Certificate of Clinical Competence (ASHA)
3. Knowledge of family systems and early childhood development
4. Ability to engage in meaningful, therapeutic relationships with children, parents/caregivers, and community partners
5. Commitment to delivering individualized and culturally humble services
6. Excellent written and verbal communication and organizational skills
7. Abide by all confidentiality and professional boundaries standards
8. Good computer skills as well as strong documentation skills
9. Current driver’s license and reliable transportation
10. Bilingual/Bicultural a plus

NO PHONE CALLS OR RECRUITERS PLEASE

Thom Child and Family Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, familial status, domestic violence status, or any other status protected by law.