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Speech and Language Pathologist II :Center for Autism Services, Science and Innovation (CASSI) Baltimore Greenspring Campus

Kennedy Krieger Institute · Baltimore, MD · 1 mo ago
Healthcare$84k/yrFull-time

About the role

The Speech-Language Pathologist II is an experienced clinician who provides direct patient/student care for assessing and treating communication (speech, language, literacy), cognitive/learning, oral motor, and feeding/swallowing disorders. The position delivers speech‑language pathology services in accordance with departmental, regulatory, and program‑specific requirements (e.g., school‑based services follow each student’s Individualized Education Plan), maintains documentation, and participates in intra‑ and interdisciplinary training programs. The incumbent also provides leadership to departmental or programmatic activities such as mentoring trainees, serving as a clinical fellowship mentor, or guiding quality or process‑improvement projects.

Responsibilities

  • Provide comprehensive diagnostic evaluations and intervention programs consistent with contemporary, evidence‑based practice and departmental quality standards, incorporating patient/student and family needs, interests, and objectives.
  • Collaborate with families, medical and clinical providers, school/educational personnel, and other care‑team members to ensure continuum of care and optimize services, maintaining non‑judgmental, respectful interactions.
  • Maintain documentation and complete case‑management activities per Institute and Department expectations, as well as guidelines from The Joint Commission (JC), CARF, MSDE, and ASHA.
  • Participate in intra‑disciplinary and interdisciplinary activities related to patient/student care (e.g., team conferences, student conferences) and professional training (e.g., staff development).
  • Demonstrate leadership and engage in systematic professional development to advance the Department’s clinical, educational, research, and advocacy goals.

Qualifications

  • Current full licensure as a Speech‑Language Pathologist from the Maryland Board of Audiologists, Hearing Aid Dispensers & Speech‑Language Pathologists.
  • Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech‑Language Pathology (CCC‑SLP) from ASHA.
  • CPR certification to be obtained and maintained within three months of hire/training.
  • For school‑based positions: achieve and maintain Professional Crisis Management (PCM) training certification at the appropriate level per departmental policy (training provided by the department).
  • Master’s degree in communication science/communication disorders/speech‑language pathology required.
  • Minimum of three years of licensed clinical experience (including the clinical fellowship year), with emphasis on pediatric communication disorders.
  • Additional coursework, training, or experience in complex pediatric speech‑language, cognitive‑communicative, and/or oral motor/feeding/swallowing disorders preferred.

Pay

Minimum pay range: USD $83,949.00/Yr. Maximum pay range: USD $108,245.00/Yr.

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