Autism Speech Pathologist - Early Intervention Expert

Soar Autism Center; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 86,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quality medical, dental, and vision

401K with company contribution

11 holidays + 15 days off

4x10 or 5x8 schedules

Short-term disability

Continued education

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Job summary

Soar Autism Center in Fort Collins, CO seeks a Speech Pathologist to join our interdisciplinary team dedicated to early intervention for children with autism spectrum disorder.

You will assess, diagnose, and treat speech and language disorders in children aged 2-6, design treatment plans, collaborate with behavior analysts, OTs, psychologists, and engage families with education and support, while tracking progress toward communication goals.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders from an accredited program.
• License to practice speech pathology in the state of your chosen center(i.e., Arizona or Colorado).
• Preference to SLPs with 3+ years of experience, but also open to new SLPs starting their career.
• Prior experience with AAC or interest in learning from our clinical teams.
• Embody a playful spirit and the ability to connect and engage with young children.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, and treat speech, language, social communication, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders in children with ASD.
• Design and implement comprehensive treatment plans to improve communication skills of children aged 2-6, utilizing a variety of therapeutic strategies and tools.
• Collaborate closely with an interdisciplinary team, including behavior analysts, occupational therapists, and psychologists, to provide holistic care.
• Engage families in the therapeutic process, providing education, resources, and support to enhance their child's communication development.
• Continuously monitor and document progress, adjusting interventions as necessary to ensure optimal outcomes.

Skills

Speech-language pathology

Interdisciplinary collaboration

AAC experience

Child engagement

Education

Master’s Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders

Tools

AAC tools

Job description

Soar Autism Center in Fort Collins, CO seeks a Speech Pathologist to join our interdisciplinary team dedicated to early intervention for children with autism spectrum disorder.

You will assess, diagnose, and treat speech and language disorders in children aged 2-6, design treatment plans, collaborate with behavior analysts, OTs, psychologists, and engage families with education and support, while tracking progress toward communication goals.