Speech Language Pathologist

Description

Under the supervision of the Autism Program Manager, the Speech Language Pathologist 

will provide skilled speech/language pathology services for individuals ages 3 to 21 who have been diagnosed on the autism spectrum. Responsibilities include the assessment, treatment, and management of speech, language, fluency, voice, auditory processing, social language, cognitive -communicative and/or feeding/ swallowing impairments associated with the autism spectrum. 

Duties/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.

· When applicable, 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 member of a multi-disciplinary team. 

· 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

Required Skills/Abilities:

• 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 recertified prior to the expiration date. 

Education and Experience:

• Master's Degree from an accredited Speech/Language Pathology Program -OR - Equivalent 
• Unrestricted Oregon License and Board Certified to practice as it relates to Speech/Language Pathology, required.
• One (1) or more years’ experience working in healthcare or similar setting as speech/language therapist, with Autism in a pediatric population a plus.
• Three (3) or more years’ experience with providing diagnostic assessment and speech therapy services to full range of individuals with behavioral or developmental issues such as autism spectrum disorder.
• Feeding therapy experience with certification preferred. 
• Solid working knowledge of the principles and practices of speech/language pathology.
• Previous work experience with non-profit organizations is a plus.

Immunizations Required:

• TB test (upon hire)

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting and/or standing at a desk working at a computer.
• Able to lift up to 20 pounds at times.
• Able to travel as needed.