Speech Language Pathology Assistant | SLPA

Black Women's Mental Health Institute; Mitchell (SD); On-site; USD 38,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The Black Women's Mental Health Institute is seeking a licensed SLPA to assist a Speech-Language Pathologist in delivering therapy services across age groups, focusing on communication, oral-motor control, vocalization, and assistive technology use.

You will provide direct patient care for speech, language, voice, and related concerns, document progress, and help adjust therapy plans to individual needs, while collaborating with families and the health care team.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid SLPA license in the practicing state.
• Excellent communication skills across diverse age groups.
• Ability to perform duties with visual and auditory acuity.
• Commitment to teamwork, confidentiality, and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care for speech, language, voice, fluency, and hearing concerns.
• Documents patient progress and adjusts therapy plans based on individual needs.
• Communicates effectively with patients, families, and healthcare team members.
• Supports program development and participates in professional growth activities.
• Performs receptionist and clerical duties, including greeting patients, scheduling, and managing documentation and supplies.

Skills

Communication skills

Visual & auditory acuity

Teamwork & confidentiality

Education

SLPA license (state)

Job description

Role Overview:

Assists a Speech/Language Pathologist in delivering speech and language therapy services, supporting patient development in communication, oral-motor control, vocalization, and assistive technology use.

Key Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care for speech, language, voice, fluency, and hearing concerns.


• Documents patient progress and adjusts therapy plans based on individual needs.


• Communicates effectively with patients, families, and healthcare team members.


• Supports program development and participates in professional growth activities.


• Performs receptionist and clerical duties, including greeting patients, scheduling, and managing documentation and supplies.

Qualifications & Skills

• Licensed Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA) in the practicing state.


• Strong communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse age groups from infants to adults.


• Ability to perform duties with visual and auditory acuity.


• Commitment to teamwork, confidentiality, and safety standards.

Additional Expectations: Upholds organizational values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship, maintains professionalism, and adheres to safety and regulatory standards.