Speech Therapist

Seacrest Behavioral Health; Hillsboro (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Seacrest Behavioral Health is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist to deliver in-home evaluation and treatment for adults with speech, language, cognitive-communication, voice, and swallowing disorders.

The role focuses on developing individualized therapy plans, delivering evidence-based treatment, and collaborating with families, caregivers, and an interdisciplinary team to support safe, independent, and higher-quality living at home.

Qualifications

• Competence in adult speech-language pathology assessment and treatment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for working with patients and caregivers.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary healthcare professionals.
• Knowledge of evidence-based interventions for voice, swallowing, and cognitive-communication disorders.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments to identify communication and swallowing needs.
• Develop and implement individualized therapy plans to improve communication effectiveness.
• Deliver evidence-based treatment focused on safety, independence, and quality of life.
• Collaborate with patients and support networks, including families and caregivers.
• Provide education and guidance to caregivers to reinforce strategies at home.
• Coordinate with an interdisciplinary team to support comprehensive care.

Skills

Adult SLP practice

Interpersonal comms

Interdisciplinary collab

Evidence-based therapy

Job description

Speech-Language Pathologist (Adult In-Home Services)

Provide skilled, in-home evaluation and treatment for adults with speech, language, social communication, cognitive-communication, voice, and swallowing disorders.

Key Duties

• Conduct assessments to identify communication and swallowing needs.
• Develop and implement individualized therapy plans to improve communication effectiveness.
• Deliver evidence-based treatment focused on safety, independence, and quality of life.
• Collaborate with patients and support networks, including families and caregivers.
• Coordinate with an interdisciplinary team to support comprehensive care.
• Provide education and guidance to caregivers to reinforce strategies at home.

Qualifications & Skills

• Competence in adult speech-language pathology assessment and treatment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for working with patients and caregivers.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary healthcare professionals.
• Knowledge of evidence-based interventions for voice, swallowing, and cognitive-communication disorders.