Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health; Town of Red Hook (NY); On-site; USD 69,769 - 82,649; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Over 5 weeks of paid time off

Student loan assistance

Comprehensive health benefits

403(b) retirement plan with matching benefit

Generous time-off

Job summary

Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health in the Town of Red Hook, NY is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist to evaluate, diagnose, and provide therapy for students with communication challenges. You will join a dedicated, multi-disciplinary team in a supportive educational environment.

The role includes conducting therapy sessions, preparing reports, and consulting with staff. A competitive salary is offered along with generous benefits including over 5 weeks of paid time off, student loan assistance, and a comprehensive health program.

Qualifications

• Masters Degree in Speech Pathology or Therapy required.
• NYS Certification in Speech and Language necessary.
• Previous experience in remediation of speech/language difficulties preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and assist students with speech and language problems.
• Conduct individual and group therapy sessions.
• Prepare diagnostic reports and evaluate progress of students.

Skills

Speech-Language Pathology

Behavioral support

Communication skills

Education

Masters Degree in Speech Pathology or Therapy

NYS Certification in Speech and Language

Job description

Description

Are you looking for a supportive teaching environment with the ability to make a significant impact on student outcomes? Do you want to join a multi-disciplinary team with a strengths-based approach, emphasizing applied behavior analysis and positive behavior supports?

If you answered YES to either of these questions, then consider joining our Devereux New York team!

Being a Speech-Language Pathologist has its advantages

As an SLP, you will work with other dedicated education professionals who share your passion for helping individuals in need. We offer:

• Greater autonomy and flexibility with teaching plans; fewer state and federal mandates
• Paid orientation.
• Over 5 weeks of paid time off your first year.
• Quality Low-Cost Benefits, plus student loan debt assistance and 30-day benefit eligibility waiting period for new hires! https://www.mydevereuxbenefits.org/
• You deserve to work somewhere that gives back to you! Devereux is proud to offer ASCEND – the first career accelerator program exclusively designed to give behavioral healthcare workers – the career guidance, one-on-one coaching, skills and financial assistance you need to reach your full potential. This program includes tuition assistance and student loan repayment, among other benefits!

Devereux New York provides programs and services for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and dual diagnoses. Located in Red Hook, NY, this position is responsible for evaluating, remediating, and providing consultative assistance to unit staff on speech, language, voice, and hearing problems that impede student’s effective communication. The SLP evaluates students upon intake and prepares diagnostic reports on each evaluated student. They will also conduct individual and/or group therapy programs and prepare reports to evaluate the progress of each student seen in therapy. The SLP will also liaison and consult with staff to coordinate program planning, determine need for therapy, and implement recommendations of clinical staff in regard to behavioral/emotional difficulties.

Salary:

• CCC-SLP: $82,649 per year
• SLP: $69,769 per year

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Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• Masters Degree in Speech Pathology or Therapy
• NYS Certification in Speech and Language
• Previous experience remediating speech and/or language difficulties in a school, hospital, treatment facility, etc., is preferred.

Physical Requirements: Free of dependency and abuse of illegal or illicit drugs, alcohol, inhalants or other chemical or controlled substances. Significant, prolonged, and frequent amounts of walking, standing, sitting, stooping, bending, and lifting of 25 lbs or more. Using standard crisis intervention procedures, must be able to singlehandedly effect the initial restraint of children and adolescents weighing between 75 and 150 lbs. Possible exposure to blood borne pathogens.

Devereux has a zero-tolerance policy for abuse and maintains policies and procedures to systematically reduce the risk of abuse to occur in our organization. Devereux fosters a culture of reporting abuse, and will cooperate with the authorities to the fullest extent possible.

What Devereux Offers You

In addition to a competitive salary, Devereux provides a comprehensive health and welfare program to eligible full-time employees, family members and domestic partners. Eligible employees are eligible to start benefits after 30 days of employment. In addition, we offer;

• Medical (including telemedicine via phone, web, app), dental, prescription drug, preventative care, and mental health services.
• Student loan debt assistance, tuition reimbursement and continuing education assistance.
• Generous time-off (start accruing 1st day), 403(b) retirement plan with matching benefit, and voluntary/employee paid supplemental life and accident coverage.
• Employee assistance / work-life balance program.

Visit www.mydevereuxbenefits.org to see why Devereux is a great place to work!

Devereux is a drug-free workplace, drug screening required. EOE