Speech Language Pathologist

Collaborative ABA Services, LLC; Middletown (CT); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a part-time Speech and Language Pathologist to join their dynamic team in Middletown. This role offers a flexible schedule without weekend commitments, allowing you to provide compassionate therapeutic services to children with Autism and other developmental disabilities. You'll work in a supportive environment, collaborating with interdisciplinary professionals to ensure the best outcomes for clients. Enjoy a variety of benefits including health insurance, paid time off, and opportunities for advancement. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and thrive in a collaborative setting, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

401(k)

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology required.
• Current licensure as a Speech-Language Pathologist in Connecticut.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapeutic services to children with Autism and developmental disabilities.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team for optimal client outcomes.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Teamwork

Building rapport with patients

Positive demeanor

Patient care dedication

Working with special-needs children

AAC device knowledge

Applied Behavior Analysis knowledge

Education

Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Job description

Benefits:

1. 401(k)
2. Dental insurance
3. Employee discounts
4. Flexible schedule
5. Health insurance
6. Opportunity for advancement
7. Paid time off
8. Training & development
9. Vision insurance

Reports to: Clinical Directors

Job Summary:

Collaborative ABA Services, LLC is growing and looking to hire a part-time Speech and Language Pathologist at our Middletown Clinic. No weekends required and flexible schedule between the hours of 9-6pm. The new Speech and Language Pathologist will work with our outstanding diverse interdisciplinary team. Collaborative ABA Services, LLC offers a variety of benefits to staff including but not limited to flexible schedules, monthly incentives, tuition discounts, childcare discounts, retirement accounts, medical, dental, and vision for eligible staff, mileage reimbursement, expense reimbursement and more!

Job Duties:

1. Provide comprehensive, ethical, and compassionate therapeutic services to children with Autism and other developmental disabilities.
2. Work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team in a supportive team-working environment for optimal client outcomes while including measurable improvement criteria.
3. Identify the need for and make referral to other disciplines to address the comprehensive needs of the patient when appropriate.
4. Write and maintain confidential client case notes and reports, as well as information for clients, and other professionals.
5. Provide patients and families with appropriate information and materials necessary to support the learning process, (i.e., home exercise program sheets and instruction sheets).
6. Provide evaluation results, curriculum assessment, and comprehensive treatment plan including long and short-term goals, data collection methods, therapeutic interventions, and clinical and technical guidelines to families and team members.
7. Implement standardized tests for accurate diagnosis of communication disorders.
8. Participate in discharge planning.
9. Supervise SLP students and volunteers.
10. Review the quality and appropriateness of the total services delivered per client to make appropriate recommendations to funding sources.
11. Assess, diagnose, and treat speech, language, communication, and swallowing disorders.

Job Qualifications:

Education: Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited university.

Licensure: Current licensure as a Speech-Language Pathologist in the state of Connecticut.

Experience: Previous experience working with children/adolescents with special needs including Autism as a Speech and Language Pathologist is preferred.

Enjoys working with children.

Must have reliable transportation and insurance.

Skills:

• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Ability to work cooperatively as a team member and independently.
• Ability to build rapport with patients.
• Positive and patient demeanor.
• Dedication to quality patient care.
• Ability to work with special-needs children.
• Knowledge of use of AAC device for functional communication.
• Knowledge of Applied Behavior Analysis preferred.

Physical Demands:

Must be able to perform a variety of postures and motor movements which may include the ability to stoop, stand, reach, lift, pull, walk, push, grasp, hear, talk, see and use repetitive motions.

Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds in working with children with special needs and behavior difficulties.

Must be able to sit on the floor or stand for extended periods of time.

Must have visual acuity to read and comprehend written or typed communication.

Must be physically present at assigned job location in home, school, and community settings.