Speech Language Pathologist

BrightSpring Health Services•Lynnwood, WA

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About The Position

SpringHealth Behavioral Health and Integrated Care is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist to provide therapy for clients with speech, language, and cognitive disorders. The therapy team develops customized treatment plans intended to improve clients’ quality of life. The role may occasionally require going into the office, and candidates should live in or near Lynnwood, Renton, or Bellingham. The Speech Language Pathologist evaluates and treats patients, establishes measurable goals, and develops treatment plans that complement or supplement goals established by the BCBA. The position includes tracking goals and data in the Catalyst application, training ABA staff to support patient-specific SLP goals, monitoring progress, and communicating with the treatment team, schools, service providers, clients, and families as applicable. The role also involves scheduling therapy sessions, maintaining required documentation, and participating in professional development and meetings. SpringHealth Behavioral Health and Integrated Care, an affiliate of BrightSpring Health Services, provides integrated behavioral services for people with cognitive, developmental, or intellectual disabilities. Its behavior analysts, therapists, social workers, counselors, and psychologists work together to support clients in living more positive, active, and social lives.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Speech Language Pathology from a college or university with an accredited Speech Language Pathology program.
Current, unrestricted Speech Language Pathologist license in the state of practice.
Current Basic Life Support or cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification in accordance with state regulations.
At least one year of work experience as a Speech Language Pathologist.
Knowledge of rehabilitation techniques related to complex neurological injury.
Effective and professional verbal and written communication skills.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

Evaluate and treat patients with speech, language, and cognitive disorders.
Review patient records for current diagnoses, medical history, precautions, and contraindications.
Establish measurable goals and develop treatment plans to help patients reach their maximum speech, language, and cognitive abilities, selecting goals that complement or supplement BCBA goals.
Manage goals and data tracking in the Catalyst application.
Train ABA staff to accurately and effectively support patient-specific SLP goals.
Reassess treatment-plan effectiveness, patient progress, and the need to modify goals or treatment.
Communicate patient needs and progress to the treatment team, school, outside service providers, clients, and family members, as applicable.
Maintain and submit evaluation, treatment, discharge, and billing documentation in the required formats and timelines.
Follow the company Code of Business Conduct, company policies, HIPAA, compliance programs, professional practice standards, and applicable laws.
Attend, participate in, or conduct internal staff development programs and meetings; obtain required continuing education; and maintain and enhance clinical practice skills.
Provide weekly updates to the BCBA about students’ SLP goals, progress, and barriers.
Manage scheduling for all SLP therapy sessions and communicate session times to clinic staff.