Speech Language Therapist
Requirements
- State required license - Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)
- Master's Degree
- Experience working with children with autism is preferred
Responsibilities
- Provides therapeutic techniques for the rehabilitation of clients/students with speech, language, hearing, oral motor, swallowing and cognitive disorders.
- Plans coordinated care to clients/students in grades K-12+
- Plans, implements and evaluates client/student IEP plans to restore or maintain client/student well-being.
- Collaborates with interdisciplinary team.
- Performs clinical assessments; identifies clients needs.
- Documents, prepares/revises and completes an individualized education plan (IEP), progress notes, and other clinical record documentation on an ongoing basis.
- Analyzes client needs and administers appropriate care as outlined in the IEP.
- Maintains pertinent records of specific tests performed and progress made.
- Educates client/family concerning patient deficits, ways to facilitate communication and appropriate IEP plans through family members.
- Collaborates with interdisciplinary team.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:
- State required license - Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)
- Master's Degree
- Experience working with children with autism is preferred
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus access to healthcare advocacy support.
- Roth (after-tax) options available for employee contributions.
- Access to Pryor Online Learning for free online personal development classes.
- Tuition reimbursement and educational partnerships.
- Employee discounts and savings programs on entertainment, travel, and lifestyle.
Pay
Earn up to $78,000 per year
Schedule
N/A
About Merakey
Merakey is a non-profit provider of developmental, behavioral health, and education services. More than 8,000 employees provide support to nearly 40,000 individuals and families throughout 12 states across the country each year. Click here to watch a video about Merakey. Merakey strictly follows a zero-tolerance policy for abuse. Merakey is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer! We deeply value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ethnic background, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or disability status. Moreover, we are committed to creating teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and encourage applicants from underrepresented backgrounds to apply. Merakey welcomes all Veterans to apply!