Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) or (CF)

Caseload Expectations

Maintain a comprehensive therapy plan for each client while maintaining a 45 sessions per week scheduled caseload unless otherwise directed by Sr. Director Speech. Speech and feeding session durations are scheduled for 30 minutes, with a frequency based on the clinician's recommendations.

Documentation Responsibilities

• Pre-authorizations
• Initial evaluations
• Re-evaluations
• Insurance reports
• Progress reports
• SOAP notes

Core Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide individual therapy to clients focusing on a variety of areas including speech, language, feeding (in IL market only), AAC, and social skills.
• Participate in collaboration with BCBAs, OTs, outside providers, and families to provide a consistent continuum of care for clients.
• Maintain current licensure and certification with state organization as well as American Speech Hearing Association (ASHA) while abiding by the ethical standards.
• Represent BY YOUR SIDE to local, state, and national organizations in a positive manner when attending professional seminars.
• Provide input and assist in the ongoing growth and development of BY YOUR SIDE.
• Travel, as necessary, to other centers to participate in required trainings such as CPR, Safety Care Training, and professional development.
• Uphold and maintain BYS core principles, policies and procedures and ensure HIPAA compliance.

Certifications Required

• Permanent licensure provided by state organization.
• Temporary license must be obtained prior to starting Clinical Fellowship year, if applicable.
• Illinois: Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation Certificate of Clinical Competence as provided by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), if not in Clinical Fellowship Year.

Skills Required

• High interest in working with children on autism spectrum, flexibility and dependability with schedule.
• Familiarity relevant assessment tools and procedures.
• Knowledge of sensory and behavioral strategies.
• Exceptional problem solving and strong organizational skills.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, as well as collaboration skills.
• Ability to think creatively and adjust style and approach, as appropriate to explore different avenues as a way of embracing change and providing the highest quality of therapy.
• Open to give and receive feedback and listen to and acknowledge the feelings, concerns, opinions and ideas of others in order to perform the task.
• Able to work effectively and efficiently with changing priorities and dependability, from any location.
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to multi-task, prioritize, meet deadlines, and produce high quality deliverables with a strong attention to details.
• Proficiency in use of basic technology systems such as Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Teams.

Environmental Conditions/Physical Requirements

• Reliable transportation is required for travel to and from work and between therapy environments (which may include other centers).
• May regularly lift, pull, push, and /or move 10-25 pounds, and may occasionally lift pull, push, and /or move up to 50 pounds.
• Physical ability to move quickly, kneel, bend, squat, twist, walk, sit, stand and reach for prolonged periods.
• Must be able to respond quickly, which may include transitioning from a seated position to standing in case of client elopement or emergency.
• Must be able to assess and navigate factors that may impact safety and security of clients/business.
• Evening, weekend work and/or overtime may be required, as needed.
• This position requires prolonged periods of computer use, keyboard/finger and hand dexterity and extended screen time throughout the workday.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, comprehend or hear and perform in an environment with elevated noise levels.