Speech Language Pathologist

About the role

The Speech Language Pathologist provides skilled speech/language pathology services for individuals ages 3 to 21 who have been diagnosed on the autism spectrum. They actively participate as a member of a multidisciplinary team including applied behavior analysis, occupational therapy, counseling, and psychiatry.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to the Waterfall Community Health mission while performing assigned duties.
• Demonstrate the core values of Integrity, Respect, Accountability, Compassion, Partnership, and Collaborative Communication.
• Evaluate the patient/client’s cognitive, communicative, and swallowing status and develop an individualized plan of care with measurable treatment goals and intervention methods appropriate to the patient's age, condition, diagnosis, response to treatment, and learning needs.
• Provide supervision and mentorship to speech-language pathology assistants and clinicians in their clinical fellowship year.
• Develop new and improved services through ongoing assessment of existing evaluation methods and treatment techniques and incorporating new techniques into clinical practice.
• Provide training to parents/guardians on treatment techniques.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation associated with comprehensive electronic client files.
• Implement a screening process to assist families in determining the necessary services or assessments and implement a clinical pathway for interdisciplinary assessment of autism spectrum disorders or other developmental challenges.
• Project and document the need for additional medical, psychological, social, speech, and applied behavioral services for children with autism.
• Maintain clinical face-to-face hours with patients, meeting the accessibility standards set by the Autism Program Manager.
• Act as a Liaison between area schools, school-based health clinics, integrated behavioral health, social health, and local pediatric providers, establishing regular connections with designated school staff; facilitate involvement on campus and improve outreach to local student populations.
• Support program goals to reduce culture and socio-economic barriers between clients and institutions committed to working with marginalized and diverse community populations.
• Perform any other duties needed to help drive our Vision, fulfill our Mission, and abide by our Organization’s Values.

Requirements

• Master's Degree from an accredited Speech/Language Pathology Program -OR- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D.) from an accredited Speech/Language Pathology Program -OR- Equivalent education.
• Unrestricted Oregon License and Board Certified to practice as it relates to Speech/Language Pathology, required.
• Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) from ASHA or working towards that as a CF.
• One (1) or more years’ experience working in healthcare or similar setting as speech/language pathologist is preferred, however CF candidates will be considered.
• Experience with providing diagnostic assessment and speech therapy services to full range of individuals with behavioral or developmental issues such as autism spectrum disorder.
• Clinical experience with Autism in a pediatric population is a plus.
• Solid working knowledge of the principles and practices of speech/language pathology.
• Previous work experience with non-profit organizations is a plus.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate clearly in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Able to pass a criminal background check.
• Able to actively listen, think critically, and be flexible.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Passionate about working with children and those who struggle with socio-economic barriers to care.
• Non-violent Crisis Intervention Comprehensive training class completed within 6 months of hire and recertify prior to the expiration date.

Skills

• Ability to communicate clearly in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Able to pass a criminal background check.
• Able to actively listen, think critically, and be flexible.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Passionate about working with children and those who struggle with socio-economic barriers to care.
• Non-violent Crisis Intervention Comprehensive training class completed within 6 months of hire and recertify prior to the expiration date.

Benefits

• Competitive PTO Accrual (up to 193 hours of PTO accrual each year to start).
• 7 Paid Holidays.
• Medical/Dental/Vision 100% employer paid.
• 401K Retirement Plan 6% match.
• Options for long term disability.
• $50,000 Life Insurance Policy- options for additional voluntary life.
• Additional voluntary Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital Indemnity coverage is available.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Downtown Health and Fitness gym membership discount.
• We offer relocation assistance, and a sign on bonus of $10,000.