Speech & Language Pathologist (Temporary - Lenoir County)

State of North Carolina • Lenoir, NC

4d • Onsite

About The Position

This temporary Speech-Language Pathologist position is with the North Carolina Department of Health & Human Services at 2415 W. Vernon Avenue, Kinston, Lenoir County. The role provides direct and indirect services addressing residents’ speech, language, communication, cognitive, and swallowing skills and functioning. Services include evaluations, direct therapy, staff in-service training and consultation to integrate services, and record-keeping and documentation in the electronic health record. The position supports Intermediate Care Facility for Individuals with Intellectual Disability (ICF/IID) standards requiring these services to be provided by qualified personnel.

The job order hourly rate is $37.00, based on education and/or relevant work experience reflected on the application. This is a temporary position with no leave or retirement benefits. Temporary employees averaging 30 or more hours per week annually may be eligible for health insurance coverage under the High Deductible Health Plan. Permanent and time-limited North Carolina State Government employees must separate from their current position to work in a temporary position, and temporary employees may have only one State temporary assignment at a time.

Requirements

• Licensed by the Board of Examiners for Speech and Language Pathologists and Audiologists.
• Must be fully qualified for the job.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with individuals with intellectual disabilities.
• Experience working with individuals with dysphagia.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect services related to residents’ speech, language, communication, cognitive, and swallowing skills and functioning.
• Conduct evaluations and provide direct therapy.
• Provide indirect services, including in-service training and consultation with staff and the team to ensure integration of services.
• Maintain necessary records and documentation in the electronic health record.
• Provide services in accordance with ICF/IID standards requiring qualified personnel.

Benefits

• No leave or retirement benefits are offered.
• Temporary employees who work an annual average of 30 or more hours per week may be eligible for health insurance coverage under the High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP).

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed