Speech Language Pathologist

The Faison Center•Richmond, VA

22d

About The Position

Provides direct and consultative speech and language therapy services to children and adolescents with autism. The role includes evaluating and treating linguistic and cognitive communication disorders and developmental processes, and working as part of a larger educational treatment team according to individualized program plans. The position delivers assessment-based therapy through individual, group, and consultative models; coordinates with students’ educational and treatment teams and families; and maintains assessment, treatment, scheduling, and IEP documentation. It also contributes to departmental projects and research, attends supervision and staff meetings, maintains work areas and supplies, completes assigned data reports, and participates in required in-service and continuing education.

Requirements

Demonstrated specialized understanding of the motor, cognitive, psychosocial, and communicative aspects of autism spectrum disorders.
Ability to apply knowledge in student evaluation and treatment planning, and to participate and consult as part of a larger treatment team.
Knowledge of applied behavior analysis demonstrated through experience.
Demonstrated ability to use supportive communication techniques based on student needs.
Experience in pediatric speech and language services.
Ability to independently manage a caseload, including scheduling, evaluation, treatment, consultation, and adherence to policies.
Master’s degree in speech and language pathology from an ASHA-accredited program.
Licensure as a speech-language pathologist from the Virginia Board of Audiology and Speech Pathology.

Responsibilities

Screen and evaluate students as part of program speech and language assessment procedures.
Schedule students for therapy according to program frequency guidelines.
Develop and provide direct services based on assessment findings and individualized treatment and IEP goals.
Provide individual, group, and/or consultative interventions based on student needs.
Attend team meetings as requested and participate effectively on assigned teams.
Consult with the larger treatment team according to the time allotted in the IEP.
Communicate schedule changes to teachers and program supervisors.
Identify students’ therapy needs.
Document assessment results and treatment interventions according to school and IEP guidelines.
Follow Faison Center guidelines for speech therapy employees.
Communicate with families and share that communication with the student’s teacher.
Maintain the service delivery schedule on the shared drive and track makeup time needed and provided.
Comply with documentation forms required by placing agencies and the Department of Education.
Address IEP documentation requirements and clearly communicate a specialized speech-pathology perspective on students.
Assist with planning speech and language therapy departmental projects and research.
Attend supervision and staff meetings.
Maintain work areas and determine needed supplies.
Complete assigned data reports.
Attend required in-service training and fulfill continuing education requirements for licensure.