Speech & Language Pathologist-EI, Fee For Service-Days

UMass Memorial Health•Leominster, MA

17d•$34 - $62

About The Position

Joining UMass Memorial Health – Community Healthlink (CHL) makes you part of a team doing work that is often life changing for those we serve. We provide high-quality behavioral health care services to individuals, couples, and families that is fulfilling both professionally and personally. CHL has been a leader in central and north Worcester County for over four decades in providing care to those facing mental illness, homelessness and substance use and recovery. Everyone Is a Caregiver At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver – regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve. We are more than 20,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day. Community Healthlink (CHL) is looking for a Speech and Language Pathologist- Early Intervention who is interested in working (10-24 hrs/wk). Flexible hours available - days, early evenings and/or Saturdays on a fee-for-service basis in the North Worcester County area. The Early Intervention (EI) team provides strength-based, family-centered services for young children under three years of age who have developmental delays or are at risk of a developmental delay. Services are designed to meet the needs of each infant or toddler, and the needs of their family. The EI team provides services with the goal of enhancing the child’s communication, physical, cognitive, social-emotional and adaptive skills.

Requirements

Master’s degree or Higher prepared graduate of a curriculum in Speech Language Pathology and Audiology.
Hold a Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) granted by the American Speech-Language and Hearing Association.
Licensed by the Massachusetts Board of Registration for Speech Language Pathology and Audiology; License in good Standing
CPR/First Aid certification or obtain within 6 months of employment.
Department of Public Health CEIS Certification or eligible for certification.
NPI or apply for NPI (National Provider Identifier number).
Current MA License in Speech-Language pathology and Audiology and a Certificate of Clinical Competence
Current valid US-issued driver’s license and ability to provide a registered and insured automobile for work related purposes, including travel between in-person visits/sites.
Competent in assessment and therapeutic techniques for children who exhibit disorders such as hearing impairment, apraxia, receptive/expressive language delay, processing disorders, and other.
Able to work up to 24 hours/week.
Must be able to pass a CORI background check

Responsibilities

Provides direct intervention services to children 0 - 3 and their families.
Carries out service coordination functions when appropriate as defined by the Early Intervention standards.
Assists in transition planning prior to discharge from the program.
Referrals to outside agencies as needed.
Maintains client records and other administrative duties according to DPH and Lipton Early Intervention policies.
Attends staff and/or region meetings as required.
Attends in-service education and professional meetings as required.
Performs related duties as assigned.
Adhere and complete all CHL's protocols, policies, and procedures.
Early Intervention services provided both in-person and/or by Telehealth.
Maintains regular, reliable, and predictable attendance.
Maintains confidentiality
Ability to work independently and contribute to the overall success of the team.
Flexibility, excellent interpersonal skills, verbal, written and communication skills.
Respects diverse views and approaches, demonstrates Standards of Respect, and contributes to creating and maintaining an environment of professionalism, tolerance, civility and acceptance toward all employees, patients and visitors.