Senior Speech-Language Pathologist for Residential Services

Commonwealth of Massachusetts; Danvers (MA); On-site; USD 92,000 - 154,000; Full time

Job summary

Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist II in Danvers, MA, to oversee language and dysphagia services in Northeast Residential homes. The role includes evaluating communication needs, planning therapy, collaborating with caregivers, and supervising staff within state-operated facilities.

Qualifications include a valid MA SLP license and at least one year of professional experience; a master's degree is typical.

Qualifications

• One year of full-time or equivalent part-time experience in speech-language pathology.
• Current Massachusetts licensure in Speech-Language Pathology required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate communication therapy needs using formal and informal tests.
• Assess swallowing status via bedside evaluation and oral exam.
• Develop and supervise therapy plans and recommend adaptive equipment.
• Maintain documentation per professional standards and regulations.
• Provide in-service training to staff and families.
• Procure and manage materials related to communication disorders.
• Collaborate with care teams to integrate services.

Skills

Speech-language pathology

Clinical evaluation

Documentation

Team coordination

Education

Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Tools

Dysphagia assessment tools

Swallowing evaluation protocols

Job description

Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist II in Danvers, MA, to oversee language and dysphagia services in Northeast Residential homes. The role includes evaluating communication needs, planning therapy, collaborating with caregivers, and supervising staff within state-operated facilities.

Qualifications include a valid MA SLP license and at least one year of professional experience; a master's degree is typical.