Speech-Language Pathologist

The Emerge Center; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Emerge Center in Baton Rouge invites a dedicated Speech-Language Pathologist to provide direct evaluation and therapy for children with delays/disorders. You will work within the Emerge School for Autism and clinic settings, delivering individualized and group sessions tailored to each child’s needs.

You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, maintain thorough documentation, and communicate progress to families.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology/Communication Disorders required.
• Certificate of Clinical Competence from ASHA (or CF requirements).
• Current Louisiana licensure.
• At least 1 year pediatric experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct speech-language evaluation and therapy to clients.
• Develop treatment plans and monitor progress.
• Maintain documentation (daily notes, reports, billing).
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams (OT/ABA/behavioral health).
• Communicate with families about goals, progress, and recommendations.
• Attend staff meetings and client staffings.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

School eval knowledge

Early Steps understanding

IEP processes

Education

Master's in Speech-Language Pathology

ASHA CCC or CF requirements

Louisiana state license

Job description

Direct Reports:

Classroom techs, other paraprofessionals, clinic students and CF-SLP's as indicated or assigned

Main Purpose of the Role:

To provide direct speech-language evaluation and therapeutic services to clients with a variety of delays/disorders at the Emerge Center and the Emerge School for Autism

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate professional-level knowledge of child development and emotional and psycho-social needs of the client population served


• Treat all clients and families with equal respect and compassion


• Plan, prepare and implement group and individual therapeutic sessions based on the specific needs of the clients


• Effectively manage behavior using principles of behavior modification with focus on positive behavior support. Know when to seek outside assistance with problem behavior from Director and/or BCBA's


• Provide ongoing supervision and training of classroom techs and assigned clinic students


• Communicate effectively with clients and their families re: treatment goals, progress, and recommendations


• Communicate effectively with outside persons on a child's team, such as physicians, other therapists, social workers, etc, given appropriate permission and written release of information


• Complete all required documentation (daily notes, reports, updates, billing) in a timely manner


• Maintain required caseload size; seek assistance when needed to fill open spots in a timely manner


• Administer evaluations and/or interval testing as indicated; evaluate results, develop treatment plans and monitor client progress


• Maintain appropriate contact and follow‑up with existing clients and their families to maximize effectiveness of treatment


• Work as an effective team member, both within the speech-language pathology department and as a member of interdisciplinary teams with OT/ABA/behavioral health


• Attend scheduled staff meetings and client staffings


• Consult with other professionals concerning therapy techniques and therapeutic direction when needed


• Follow all clinic guidelines re: infection control, safety, and client confidentiality/HIPPA regulations


• Assist with planning of clinic activities as assigned (e.g. holiday parties, recognition ceremonies, etc)


• Participate in outside activities that support the clinic's role within the community, as possible (e.g. health fairs, autism walk, etc)


• Maintain continuing education requirements in accordance with state and national standards


• Uphold the values/attitudes that will strengthen the center and maintain its mission

Qualifications:

Required

Preferred

Qualification:

• Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology/Communication Disorders


• Certificate of Clinical Competence from ASHA (or meet CF requirements)


• Current license by the State of Louisiana

Experience

• At least one year experience with pediatric population

Prior Knowledge

• Basic computer skills


• Ability to work effectively with others


• Overall knowledge of national and state standards within the field of speech-language pathology


• Basic understanding of state programs available to families, such as Early Steps


• Basic understanding of school system evaluation and IEP process

Functions

• Mastery of English language


• Ability to listen and to communicate effectively with children, parents and colleagues


• Ability to write in a professional manner


• Able to be consistently present at assigned job location, which may include clinic, school, or community locations

GROUP THERAPIST

• Physically able to lift 50 pounds


• Physically able to move quickly about a room or run short distance


• Physically able to move from sit to stand with ease


• Physically able to maneuver around a playground