Speech Language Pathologist CCC-SLP

Westchester Institute For Human Development•Valhalla, NY

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

Join WIHD's growing Speech Clinic and Assistive Technology Team! WIHD is currently seeking Full-Time and Part-Time Speech Language Pathologists (CCC-SLP) who will provide Speech services to individuals of all ages and disabilities through information and resources, evaluations, training, and therapeutic interventions. Our goal is to provide clinical services to optimize an individual s ability to communicate. Augmentative Alternative Communication (AAC) experience is preferred but if you are will, WIHD will provide training in AAC. This SLP position is in person at our outpatient clinic in Valhalla and in local schools. Full Time positions work 35 hours per week and receive 4 weeks vacation and part time positions can work 21-28 hours per week and will receive 3 weeks vacation. Salary is commensurate upon experience. The responsibilities include performing diagnostic evaluations and managing a therapy caseload of a diverse population of children and adults with developmental disabilities who are diagnosed with communication disorders. Therapy is conducted via a hybrid model of teletherapy and in clinic sessions, school-based trainings, and home-based therapy.

Requirements

Knowledge of: Thorough knowledge of the principles, practices, and methods of speech-language pathology; thorough knowledge of the diagnostic tests and therapeutic equipment used in treating speech disorders; skill in the use of speech evaluation instrumentation.
Kind and Length of Experience: Possession of a valid and current registration, issued by the New York State Education Department, in Speech-Language Pathology and possession of a Certificate of Clinical Competence issued by the American Speech-Language Hearing Association. At least 1 year experience in a clinic or hospital setting.
Education: Master s degree, Certificate of Clinical Competence, and appropriate NY state licensure.

Nice To Haves

Augmentative Alternative Communication (AAC) experience is preferred but if you are will, WIHD will provide training in AAC.

Responsibilities

Performs and documents evaluations, diagnoses and develop rehabilitation plans for patients with swallowing and/or dysphagia, cognitive linguist and communication disorders / impairments.
Provision of Speech Language/AAC diagnostic services, trainings, initial consultations, equipment demonstrations and technical support to people who use AAC, family members, service providers, and regional school districts, writing reports to justify devices
Establishes and implements long-term and short-term therapy goals, treatment strategies and methods for groups and individuals to aid in the treatment/remediation of the impairment and measure progress.
Counsels patients and members of patients families/caregivers regarding the patient s disability, therapeutic approaches and class placement for school-age children.
Provides clinical supervision, training and evaluation of professional staff, and graduate students in implementing program objectives.
Research new devices and technology, therapeutic approaches and evaluation materials as well as referral services and funding sources.
Consults with educators, physicians and other professionals in developing and implementing appropriate therapeutic approaches, intervention, and referral.
Establishes and maintains professional contacts with outside agencies to further benefit the overall treatment of the patient.
Maintaining daily, quarterly and evaluation / training report documentation and data as needed.