Speech Pathologist (BHDDH)

State of careers Rhode Island • Athens, OH

7d • $102,892 - $116,658 • Hybrid

About The Position

Within the Department of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities & Hospitals (BHDDH), to provide speech therapy, evaluation and treatment to physically, mentally or developmentally disabled clients through written referral from medical provider; and to do related work as required. Works under the general supervision of the Administrator of Physical Rehabilitation; work is subject to review while in process and upon completion for conformance to established therapeutic standards and objectives. As required, may supervise subordinates and students.

Requirements

• Thorough knowledge of the principles, practice methods, and techniques of speech therapy.
• Ability to apply such knowledge in the instruction and evaluation of physically, mentally or developmentally disabled clients.
• Ability to recognize problems and/or reactions of speech impaired clients and to communicate with such clients in an effective and professional manner.
• Ability to plan and monitor therapeutic treatment programs.
• Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and treatment plans.
• Possession of a master’s degree with specialization in speech therapy and successful completion of an approved program by the American Speech/Language and Hearing Association.
• Employment in a position involving the administration and evaluation of speech therapy techniques for clients with speech and language disabilities.
• Or, any combination of education and experience that shall be substantially equivalent to the above education and experience.
• At the time of appointment, must possess certification of clinical competence in speech therapy and must maintain such certification as a condition of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience providing speech-language pathology services in both medical and psychiatric settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide speech therapy, evaluation and treatment to physically, mentally or developmentally disabled clients through written referral from medical provider.
• Diagnose and evaluate speech and language competencies of clients including assessment of speech and language skills as related to education, medical, social, and psychological factors.
• Develop individual client evaluation and treatment programs to measure and rehabilitate speech disabilities.
• Direct therapeutic activity programs and evaluate speech therapy modalities which would most appropriately resolve client disabilities.
• Plan independent and group activities for each client, as well as develop task or work-oriented groups to increase client socialization skills.
• Develop, fabricate, and apply adaptive devices which will improve individual client speaking functions.
• Complete documentation as required and set forth by hospital/ departmental policy and procedures.
• Work within an interdisciplinary team.
• Maintain appropriate client records and treatment plans for individuals participating in a speech therapy program.
• Do related work as required.

Benefits

• For information regarding the benefits available to State of Rhode Island employees, please visit the Office of Employee Benefits' website at http://www.employeebenefits.ri.gov/.
• Direct deposit for all employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level