Speech Therapist

Birch Family Services; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Birch Family Services located in New York, NY is seeking a qualified Speech Pathologist. The role involves screening and evaluating preschoolers' communication skills and implementing individualized therapy programs.

Candidates must have a Master’s Degree in Speech Pathology, relevant licenses, and preferably pediatric experience. The position is crucial for ensuring effective communication interventions and requires collaboration within a treatment team.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Speech Pathology required.
• Pediatric experience preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others.

Responsibilities

• Screens and evaluates communication and feeding/swallowing skills.
• Develops and implements therapy programs based on individual needs.
• Maintains and submits clinical documentation on time.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication, Oral

Conceptual Thinking

Decision Making

Diversity Oriented

Ethical

Interpersonal

Judgment

Relationship Building

Reliability

Responsible

Working Under Pressure

Education

Master’s Degree in Speech Pathology

Tools

NYS Teacher of Speech and Hearing Handicapped Certification

Licensure/certification in Speech Pathology

Job description

Responsibilities

• Screens and evaluates the communication and feeding/swallowing skills of preschoolers as per ASHA guidelines during intake evaluations, screenings, and annual review evaluations.
• Develops and implements therapy programs based upon child’s individual needs, in accord with school philosophy, utilizing state‑of‑the‑art techniques.
• Participates in all aspects of the interdisciplinary treatment team, including formal and informal meetings and consultations.
• Maintains and submits clinical documentation (evaluation and screening reports, daily log notes, monthly or bi‑monthly notes, IEP documentation) within required time frames.
• Participates in department, supervisory, staff, team, and module meetings.
• Functions as a child advocate internally and for outside meetings.
• Evaluates the effectiveness of classroom programs such as language lessons and group communication programs.
• Maintains appropriate interpersonal relationships with team members, other staff, supervisors, administrative staff, parents, and outside agencies, demonstrating skills such as open communication, self‑evaluation, utilisation of supervision, flexibility, and willingness to offer or accept assistance.

Position Qualifications

• Analytical Skills – Ability to use thinking and reasoning to solve a problem.
• Communication, Oral – Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
• Conceptual Thinking – Ability to think in terms of abstract ideas.
• Decision Making – Ability to make critical decisions while following company procedures.
• Diversity Oriented – Ability to work effectively with people regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, or job type.
• Ethical – Ability to demonstrate conduct conforming to a set of values and accepted standards.
• Interpersonal – Ability to get along well with a variety of personalities and individuals.
• Judgment – The ability to formulate a sound decision using the available information.
• Relationship Building – Ability to effectively build relationships with customers and co‑workers.
• Reliability – The trait of being dependable and trustworthy.
• Responsible – Ability to be held accountable or answerable for one’s conduct.
• Working Under Pressure – Ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations.

Education

• Master’s Degree

Experience

• Pediatric experience preferred

Skills & Abilities

• Certificates & Licenses: Master’s Degree in Speech Pathology. Licensure/certification in Speech Pathology. NYS Teacher of Speech and Hearing Handicapped Certification (TSHH/TSSLD).

EEO Statement

Birch Family Services provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Birch Family Services complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Birch Family Services expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Birch Family Services’ employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.