Speech Language Pathologist - Early Intervention

Douglas-A-Thom Clinic•Westfield, MA

19d•$60,000 - $65,000

About The Position

This position offers a salary range of $60,000 to $65,000. Actual pay will be based on relevant skills, qualifications, and experience. Are you looking for a rewarding opportunity working with the pediatric population (children birth to 3 years)? Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of families? Thom Child & Family Services located in Westfield, MA is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to join their team. As an Early Intervention Speech-Language Pathologist, you will be responsible for providing home and community-based early intervention services to infants and toddlers who have or are at risk for developmental delays and their families in both their homes and community settings. You will partner with parents/caregivers to ensure service delivery is individualized, meaningful for the family, and grounded in evidence-based practice. Through this collaborative process, you ensure families’ priorities, needs, culture, and values are prioritized.

Requirements

Current Massachusetts licensure as a Speech-Language Pathologist.
Certificate of Clinical Competence (ASHA).
Or CF eligible
Knowledge of family systems and early childhood development.
Ability to engage in meaningful, therapeutic relationships with children, parents/caregivers, and community partners.
Commitment to delivering individualized and culturally humble services.
Excellent written and verbal communication and organizational skills.
Abide by all confidentiality and professional boundaries standards.
Good computer skills as well as strong documentation skills.
Current driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual/Bicultural a plus.

Responsibilities

Participate in multidisciplinary team assessments of the client’s developmental status.
Provide direct speech therapy services and activities developmentally appropriate for children 0-3 and their families.
Participate in the development of the Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP) with responsibility for identifying goals, objectives, and strategies related to the child’s development.
Complete progress notes, reports, assessments, and correspondence as appropriate
Provides individual and group intervention for infants and toddlers from birth to three years old who have developmental delays or who are at risk for delays in the areas of cognitive, adaptive behavior, social-emotional, self-care, fine motor, gross motor, and communication development.
Assess family and child strengths/resources, concerns, and progress.
Act as a service coordinator for the family by scheduling, developing, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating the intervention plan for each family on the caseload, ensuring that appropriate procedures and timelines are followed.
Provides supportive professional assistance to families.
Facilitate parent-child interactions to encourage child's development; assist families to act as advocates for their child.

Benefits

Flexible Schedules: FT, PT, Per Diem and family hours
Health and Dental Insurance, including Fitness Benefits and Wellness Incentive Program.
Generous vacation
Personal time
Sick time (80 – 96 hours every year)
Paid holiday (10-12 paid holidays)
403(b) with employer matching
Section 125 flexible benefits plan (Medical and dependent care)
Employer sponsored Long-term disability insurance.
Employer sponsored Life Insurance
Employer sponsored Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
Productivity Bonus Plan
Continuing education leave and paid conference fees.
Paid professional license renewal fees.
Clinical supervision, mentoring and team support.
Mileage reimbursement
Short-term Disability Insurance
Accident Insurance
Cancer Insurance