Speech And Language Pathologist (Buncombe County) Temporary Solutions

State of North Carolina; North Carolina; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A temporary position for a Speech and Language Pathologist in Black Mountain, NC, focusing on communication services for individuals with Developmental Disabilities. The chosen candidate will engage with residents and an interdisciplinary team, providing assessments and educational support. This role offers valuable experience aimed at enhancing the qualifications of temporary state employees.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid license to practice as a speech-language therapist.
• Experience with neurocognitive disorders preferred.
• Advanced knowledge in dysphagia diagnosis and interventions required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct assessment and consultation to residents.
• Monitor and assist residents with communication needs.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to ensure service provision.

Skills

Speech-language therapy principles

Clinical assessment

Collaboration with interdisciplinary teams

Education provision

Education

Licensed by the Board of Examiners for Speech and Language Pathologists and Audiologists

Job description

Description of Work

This is a temporary position and there are no leave or retirement benefits offered with this position. Temporary employees who work an annual average of 30 or more hours per week may be eligible for health insurance coverage under the High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP). For more information on Health Benefits offered visit www.shpnc.org.

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Note: Permanent and time-limited NC State Government employees must separate from their permanent or time-limited position in order to work in a temporary position. All temporaries are limited to one NC State Government temporary assignment at a time.

Individuals hired into a temporary State job must be fully qualified for the job. OSHR supports the Governor's Job Ready initiative and seeks to expand a temporary's skill set to enhance their qualifications for State government and private sector jobs. Exposure to an agency's culture, process, procedures, and potential learning opportunities can provide valuable experience to those who may seek permanent employment with the state. This temporary position is located in Black Mountain - Buncombe County.

This temporary position will be assigned to the Department of Health and Human Services. This position is located at 932 Old Highway 70, Black Mountain, NC 28711.

The Speech and Language Pathologist provides communication services, dysphagia assessments and monitoring and assistance to residents with Developmental Disabilities and neuro cognitive disorders who reside at BMNTC. Position provides direct assessment, consultation, and training to residents, resident representatives, members of the interdisciplinary treatment team, and other key departments to ensure provision of services. This position is part of the Therapeutic Services Team (TST). BMNTC is a comprehensive, long term, 24-hour residential environment serving persons with Dementia and/or Developmental Disabilities, who require continuous medical/physical support and comprehensive services coordinated by an interdisciplinary team in compliance with OBRA 87 Regulations. Hourly salary to be based on education and/or years of relevant work experience as reflected on the application.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

NOTE: Qualified applicants must meet and CLEARLY reflect on their application training and experience and all knowledge, skills, abilities, and any experience or competencies specified in the posting and/or supplemental question(s) to be considered. NOTE: "See Resume" is not acceptable to show work history.

• Considerable knowledge of speech-language therapy principles, including clinical assessment related to swallowing and cognition.
• Demonstrated experience collaborating with an interdisciplinary team.
• Demonstrated experience providing education to residents, care providers, employees, and resident representatives.

Management Preferences:

• Experience in working with individuals with neurocognitive disorders.
• Advanced experience with dysphagia diagnosis and interventions.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for details.

Licensed by the Board of Examiners for Speech and Language Pathologists and Audiologist.

Supplemental and Contact Information

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