Speech Language Pathologist Neurodevelopmental Disorder Unit Full Time

Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services • Grand Rapids, MI

22h • Onsite

About The Position

As a Speech-Language Pathologist at Pine Rest, you’ll be part of tight-knit team that believes in the healing power of your expertise and compassion. You’ll be responsible for providing assessment, testing, treatment, education and gives referrals and advocacy services for patients. Is also responsible for upholding the highest quality care, keeping with all Pine Rest standards and bylaws as well as those set by government and regulatory agencies. The Speech Language Pathologist must demonstrate excellent customer service and have enthusiasm about the program and the Pine Rest organization. Our Clinical Services Managers are driven to make an impact in the lives of those we serve and are motivated by the healing they witness first-hand each day. They are dedicated to excellent customer service, enthusiastic about the care we offer, and foster a sense of belonging and empowerment in a diverse workplace.

Requirements

• Current speech-language pathology state licensure.
• Current CCC-SLP certification/licensure within the Neurodevelopmental Disorder Unit
• Eligible to meet Pine Rest Medical Staff credentialing requirements.
• Obtain and maintain in good standing any required certifications commensurate with populations treated
• Training and experience with patient age groups being served as well as age specific education and demonstrated competence.

Nice To Haves

• Augmentative and Alternative Communication Certification preferred within the Neurodevelopmental Disorder Unit
• 3+ years of clinical experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participates in the interviewing of patients and assessing care needs via bio-psychosocial domains and speech-language testing as well as reviewing records obtained from other patient care staff and or referral sources.
• Selects and completes appropriate therapeutic interventions based upon clinical knowledge base and educational background. On the Neurodevelopmental Disorder unit this may include evaluation, treatment and group programming.
• Collaborates with other treatment team members regarding patients’ progress through interdisciplinary team meetings, record review, and informal discussions.
• Ensures that all medical record documentation protocols are complied with.
• Ensures that patients’ speech-language reports and progress notes are entered into the medical records on a timely basis and in accordance with established organizational and departmental procedures.
• May coordinate services and community resources as needed and assist clients in obtaining them.
• Participates regularly in departmental and staff meetings.
• Serves on programs or organizational committees as required.
• Maintains all applicable Michigan licensure requirements.
• Builds knowledge of current trends and developments in speech-language pathology through the use of appropriate professional literature, workshops and publications.
• Fulfills continuing education requirements as per PRCMHS departmental policies and licensure requirements.
• Provides training/supervision to interns or students as assigned.
• Participates in education and training programs for patients, families, or community groups.
• Provides external consultation to professionals, hospitals, organizations, or agencies.
• Membership and involvement in local, state, and national professional organizations is encouraged.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision & life insurance plans
• 403(b) retirement match contribution by Pine Rest
• Generous PTO for full and part time employees
• Tuition assistance & loan forgiveness
• Employee Assistance Program offering many free and discounted services for therapy, legal, accounting, gym membership, etc.
• Partnership with Davenport University provides generous discount on tuition for employees and family members.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed