Speech-Language Pathologist ($2000 sign on bonus!)

Company: Creating Brighter Futures
Location: Ann Arbor
Posted on: May 14, 2022

Job Description:

We are seeking a passionate, dedicated, visionary SLP who is motivated to inspire our individuals with autism and their families to succeed. The SLP will be responsible for speech and language evaluations and treatment of children ages 2-18 with Autism Spectrum Disorder, articulation and phonology impairment, receptive and/or expressive language impairment, fluency and voice disorders, pragmatic dysfunction and Augmentative & Alternative Communication (AAC) needs. Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Evaluate and determine diagnostic impression with a range of diagnostic tests, as appropriate, for receptive language, expressive language, articulation and phonology, fluency and voice as well as through interviews, clinical observation and informal methods
• Develop speech and language goals/objectives
• Develop and implement therapeutic interventions to assist with communication dysfunctions addressed within treatment plan
• Analyze and interpret progress related to treatment plan and adjust goals/objectives and/or therapeutic approach as appropriate
• Identify appropriate Augmentative and Communication devices (both high and low tech) and compensatory skills; develop, implement, monitor and adjust, as needed, training plan
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position and other duties as assigned Consultation Duties & Responsibilities:
  • The SLP will consult with treatment team on behavior modification and speech and language programing. This consultation will be provided through:
    • Weekly meetings with Clinical Directors
    • Consultation on development of speech and language programing
    • Provides initial and ongoing trainings for all staff in the areas of speech and language Required Skills & Qualifications:
      • Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology
      • License in Speech-Language Pathology with the State of Michigan
      • Certification of Clinical Competence (CCC)
      • Demonstrates advances understanding of behavioral principles and instructional strategies for students with autism and other behavior disorders
      • Knowledge of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC)
      • Experience working with a multidisciplinary team
      • Experience across a variety of age ranges and abilities
      • Knowledge of literacy intervention for students with moderate to severe disabilities Schedule & Compensation:
        • Hours of Operation: Monday - Thursday 8am - 6:30pm, Fridays 8am - 4:30pm
        • Competitive Pay
        • $2000 Sign On Bonus!
        • Paid Time Off
        • Medical Insurance
        • Matched Retirement Savings
        • Paid Holidays
        • Annual Raises
        • Liability Insurance
        • Continuing Education Stipends

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