Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

Bierman Autism Centers•Danvers, MA

20d•$75,000 - $90,000•Onsite

About The Position

Bierman Autism Centers is seeking a full-time, center-based Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) to join a motivated and energetic team dedicated to transforming the lives of children diagnosed with autism. The role involves building a fun and creative culture at work, with a commitment to helping parents and their child grow on their terms. The SLP will be expected to challenge themselves to gain new skills, try new methods, and adapt to better help each child. The approach focuses on natural play to teach foundational skills such as self-advocacy and communication, recognizing that every child's success is unique. The organization continually strives to enable children to reach their potential on their terms. Initially, the position will cover a maternity leave at the Bedford center, followed by a transition to full-time at the new Danvers center.

Requirements

Master’s Degree in Speech Pathology
Certification of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP)
State Licensure.
Strong organization, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams
Excellent written and oral communication with colleagues, direct reports, and caregivers.
Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
Must be detail oriented.
Be flexible and adaptable to meet the needs of the team across the organization.
Ability to act with integrity, professionalism.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
Must have knowledge of MacOS and be comfortable operating in a primarily MacOS environment.
Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organization’s technology platforms including CentralReach and Tableau.
Ability to maintain required licensure to practice while employed.
Must be able to lift and carry clients who are at least 30 pounds
Must have hearing ability sufficient to evaluate client’s speech
Must be willing and able to restrain/hold/transport and utilize quick body movements as indicated in the Behavior Support Plan in the course of working with children with challenging behavior
Must be able to assume and maintain a variety of postures including kneeling, squatting, crouching, crawling, sitting, standing, bending, for extended periods of time.
Must be able to walk and run to chase clients and maintain a three-foot distance at all times
Must be able to sit on the floor or stand for extended periods of time
Must be able to attend to basic needs such as feeding, diapering, toileting, and dressing
Must have manual dexterity to perform specific computer and electronic device functions for data collection
Must have visual acuity to read and comprehend written communication though computer, electronic devices, and paper means.
Must be able to take written data and transfer to electronic files or data base systems
Must be able to maintain prolonged periods of working on a computer while sitting at a desk or on the floor
Must be able to assemble, clean and maintain therapy space including toys and furniture
Must be able to administer medication to clients

Nice To Haves

Enjoy working with children and love learning.
Enjoy collaborating with an interdisciplinary team and clinical support staff comprised of (but not limited to) OTs, BCBAs, and BCBA-Ds.
Looking to make a larger, positive impact in the lives of children and their families.

Responsibilities

Providing center-based occupational therapy for children with autism.
Work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team of other experienced individuals, including OTs, SLPs, BCBAs, and RBTs.
Provide training to team members and families.
Conduct assessments.
Create Treatment Plans.
Monitor and manage the progress of clients.