Speech Language Pathologist I, II or III

About the role

The Speech-Language Pathologist in the SoonerStart program is responsible for providing diagnostic and therapeutic services in the areas of speech and language development. Services are provided in the child's natural environment; settings in which children typically spend time, for example, home or childcare.

Responsibilities

• Provides early intervention services in the child and family’s natural environment (home, childcare, park etc.)
• Participates in family interview.
• Conducts intakes, including client interviews, and conducts assessments to make appropriate recommendations for services.
• Evaluates and treats children with suspected developmental communication delays to determine need for services.
• Collaborates with families and caregivers to identify goals, develop strategies and appropriate effective family intervention services plan.
• Coaches caregivers on implementing strategies to increase communication.
• Serves as a member of an interdisciplinary team to monitor the effectiveness of child health and development services.
• Performs hearing screenings and makes appropriate referrals.
• Conducts group and individual speech and language treatment as appropriate.
• Prepares and maintains progress reports, evaluations and records as needed.
• Participates as a member of an interdisciplinary team in completing assessments and developing Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSPs).
• Serves as a member of an interdisciplinary team in completing assessments and developing Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSPs).
• Serves as a member of an interdisciplinary team in completing assessments and developing Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSPs).
• Maintains confidential records of services including progress notes and evaluation reports in compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Being present at the office is an essential function of the job.

Requirements

• Level I: Master’s degree in speech pathology, licensed by the State of Oklahoma.
• Level II: Master’s degree in speech pathology, licensed by the State of Oklahoma.
• Level III: Master’s degree in speech pathology, licensed by the State of Oklahoma plus an additional three years of post-certification experience as a Speech-Language Pathologist in a clinical specialty or in an educational setting. Completion of the ASHA Supervisory Certification.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Master’s degree in speech pathology, including academic and practicum requirements for certification by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, and licensed by the State of Oklahoma.
• Additional three years of post-certification experience as a Speech-Language Pathologist in a clinical specialty or in an educational setting. Completion of the ASHA Supervisory Certification.

Skills

• Knowledge of the pathology of communication disorders.
• Knowledge of phonetics.
• Knowledge of the anatomy and physiology of the speech and hearing function.
• Knowledge of diagnostic testing and treatment techniques for communication disorders.

Benefits

N/A

Pay

The hourly rate for this position is up to $37.02 based on education and experience.

Schedule

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