Speech Language Pathologist- NC

Melmark; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Pension + 403(b)

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life and disability insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Onsite CEUs

Job summary

Melmark is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist in Charlotte, NC to provide evaluation, diagnosis and therapy for individuals with communication disorders across ages served. You will manage direct therapy, track progress and collaborate with the treatment team.

The role offers Monday–Friday 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. with a starting salary of $82,500+ based on experience, plus generous PTO, a Melmark pension/403(b) plan, and extensive benefits including tuition reimbursement and onsite CEUs.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an ASHA-approved program.
• CFY candidate will be considered.
• Must be licensed by the NC Board of Examiners for SLPs and Audiologists; CCC-SLP from ASHA.
• Experience/training in augmentative communication and autism-related needs.
• Valid US driver's license; able to attain Melmark driver status.

Responsibilities

• Implement Behavior Support Plans for students as designed.
• Implements IEP objectives as written and designed.
• Prepare for planning meetings with current performance and proposed objectives.
• Collects, summarizes and presents baseline data for IEP planning.
• Collaborate with team on evaluation tools and timelines.
• Provide direct therapy and participate in team-driven quality initiatives.

Skills

CFY candidate

SLP licensure

ASHA CCC-SLP

Autism experience

AAC experience

Education

Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Job description

About this position

Melmark is a nonprofit organization providing clinically-sophisticated evidence-based special education, residential, vocational, and therapeutic services for children and adults diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders, developmental and intellectual disabilities, acquired brain injuries, medical complexities, and other neurological and genetic disorders.

SLP Overview

The Speech-Language Pathologist is responsible for all clinical duties including identification, diagnosis and therapy of individuals with communication disorders which are appropriate to the ages and populations served. Additional clinical duties of therapists include management of treatment delivered through direct therapeutic services, tracking information and consultative services as needed.

Schedule and Salary Information

• Monday- Friday 7:30a-4p
• Starting Salary: $82,500.00(+) based on years of experience

Requirements

• Minimum of a Master’s Degree as a Speech-Language Therapist from an Educational Services Board Approved (American Speech-Language-Hearing Association-ASHA) approved university program.
• Strong Clinical Fellowship (CFY) Candidate will be considered
• Must be licensed as a Speech-Language Pathologist with the North Carolina Board of Examiners for Speech Language Pathologists and Audiologist. CCC-SLP certified from ASHA, however CF will be accepted with supervision requirement.
• Experience and/or training in augmentative communication, manual communication, clinical or practicum background with Developmentally Delayed, Emotionally/Behaviorally Disturbed, Cognitively Challenged, Autism, Pervasive Development Disorder and Brain Injured individuals.
• A valid US driver’s license and a minimum age of twenty-one (21) years old. Must be capable of attaining approved Melmark driver status.

SLP Responsibilities

• Implement Behavior Support Plans for each student as designed
• Implements IEP objectives as written and designed
• Comes prepared to planning meetings with current performance levels and proposed objectives. Collects, summarizes and presents baseline data in preparation for final planning meeting. Creates Goals and Objectives for final planning meeting. Follows timelines in the preparation and writing of IEP document.
• Collaborates with team on determining the best three year evaluation tools. Completes 3 Year assessments thoroughly, relevant to the child and on time.
• Conducts thorough assessments/screenings upon student admission.
• Work with a nationally known leader in quality-driven initiatives
• Generous Paid Time Off Benefits including Vacation, Holiday and Sick!
• Melmark Sponsored Pension Plan AND 403(b) with employer matching
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Health and Dependent Care
• Life, AD&D, and Disability insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Professional Conference and Research Opportunities
• Onsite CEUs at no cost to employee