Speech Language Pathologist

Thom Child And Family Services; Lowell (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in Massachusetts is seeking a passionate Speech-Language Pathologist to deliver impactful early intervention services to infants and toddlers. The role emphasizes collaboration with families to address developmental delays, offering flexible schedules and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Flexible Schedules

Health and Dental Insurance

Generous vacation

403(b) with employer matching

Continuing education leave

Qualifications

• Knowledge of family systems and early childhood development.
• Ability to engage in meaningful, therapeutic relationships.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct speech therapy services for children 0-3.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team assessments.
• Develop Individual Family Service Plans (IFSP) with families.

Skills

Communication

Therapeutic Relationships

Documentation Skills

Education

Current Massachusetts licensure as a Speech-Language Pathologist

Certificate of Clinical Competence (ASHA)

Job description

*Sign on Bonuses Available*

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 Lowell, MA is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) 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 benefit package including, but not limited to:

Flexible Schedules: Full time, part time, fee for service
Health and Dental Insurance, including Fitness Benefits and Wellness Incentive Program.
Generous vacation
Personal time
Sick time (80 – 96 hours every year)
Paid holiday (10-12 paid holidays)
403(b) with employer matching
Section 125 flexible benefits plan (Medical and dependent care)
Employer sponsored Long-term disability insurance.
Employer sponsored Life Insurance
Employer sponsored Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
Productivity Bonus Plan
Continuing education leave and paid conference fees.
Paid professional license renewal fees.
Clinical supervision, mentoring and team support.
Mileage reimbursement
Other optional benefits:
Short-term Disability Insurance
Accident Insurance
Cancer Insurance

Position Responsibilities:

Participate in multidisciplinary team assessments of the client’s developmental status.
Provide direct speech therapy services and activities developmentally appropriate for children 0-3 and their families.
Participate in the development of the Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP) with responsibility for identifying goals, objectives, and strategies related to the child’s development.
Complete progress notes, reports, assessments, and correspondence as appropriate
Provides 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.
Assess family and child strengths/resources, concerns, and progress.
Act as a service coordinator for the family by scheduling, developing, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating the intervention plan for each family on the caseload, ensuring that appropriate procedures and timelines are followed.
Provides supportive professional assistance to families.
Facilitate parent-child interactions to encourage child's development; assist families to act as advocates for their child.

Position Requirements:

Current Massachusetts licensure as a Speech-Language Pathologist.
Certificate of Clinical Competence (ASHA).
Or CF eligible
Knowledge of family systems and early childhood development.
Ability to engage in meaningful, therapeutic relationships with children, parents/caregivers, and community partners.
Commitment to delivering individualized and culturally humble services.
Excellent written and verbal communication and organizational skills.
Abide by all confidentiality and professional boundaries standards.
Good computer skills as well as strong documentation skills.
Current driver’s license and reliable transportation.
Bilingual/Bicultural a plus.
CPR/First Aid required within the first 6 months.

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.

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