Speech Therapist

Mental Health Association of Rochester; Hurley (NM); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Mental Health Association of Rochester is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist to provide compassionate in-home therapy for seniors and individuals with disabilities. The role involves assessing communication and swallowing needs, crafting individualized treatment plans, and delivering evidence-based therapy to improve communication and safe living at home.

You will collaborate with families and an interdisciplinary team, document progress, and educate clients and caregivers on home exercise

Qualifications

• Licensure as a Speech Language Pathologist is required.
• Use of evidence-based practices to guide therapy.
• Strong communication, empathy and client-centered care are essential.
• Ability to collaborate across disciplines and with caregivers.
• Proficiency in documenting progress and educating patients and families.

Responsibilities

• Assess communication and swallowing needs and determine appropriate care.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
• Collaborate with families, caregivers, and an interdisciplinary care team.
• Document client progress and maintain accurate clinical records.
• Educate clients and caregivers on home exercise programs.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Communication skills

Empathy

Client-centered care

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Documentation and education

Education

Speech Language Pathologist licensure

Job description

Speech Language Pathologist (In-Home)

Provide compassionate in-home therapy covering speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing services for seniors and individuals with disabilities. Evaluate clients, create individualized treatment plans, and deliver evidence-based therapy to support effective communication and safer living at home.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess communication and swallowing needs and determine appropriate care.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
• Collaborate with families, caregivers, and an interdisciplinary care team.
• Document client progress and maintain accurate clinical records.
• Educate clients and caregivers on home exercise programs.

Qualifications & Skills

• Licensure/credentialing as a Speech Language Pathologist.
• Strong clinical judgment and ability to use evidence-based practices.
• Excellent communication, empathy, and client-centered care approach.
• Ability to work collaboratively across disciplines and with caregivers.
• Proficiency in documentation and patient/caregiver education.