Speech Therapist (34628)

BIRCH FAMILY SERVICES INC • New York, NY

161d • $69,485 - $86,960

About The Position

Screens and evaluates the communication and feeding/swallowing skills of preschoolers as per ASHA guidelines as needed and during: • intake evaluations and screenings • annual review evaluations and updates Develops and implements therapy programs: • based upon child’s individual needs • in accord with school philosophy • utilizing state of the art techniques Participates in all aspects of the interdisciplinary treatment team • including but not limited to: • formal meetings • informal meetings • consultations • Maintains and submits clinical documentation as required and within required time frames, including but not limited to: • evaluation and screening reports • daily log notes • monthly or bi-monthly notes • IEP documentation Participates in meetings as specified by the facility including but not limited to: department meetings • supervisory meetings • staff meetings • team meetings • Module meetings Functions as a child advocate as needed both as an internal representative and for outside meetings (e.g., Evaluates the effectiveness of programs in the classroom including but not limited to: • language lessons • group communication programs Maintains appropriate and effective interpersonal relationships with team members, other staff, department members, supervisors, administrative staff, parents, and outside agencies and demonstrates the following skills: • open communication skills with others • the ability to self-evaluate • the ability to utilize supervision • flexibility in all facets of the working relationship • the ability to both offer and accept assistance to/from othersBottom of Form

Requirements

• Analytical Skills
• Communication, Oral
• Conceptual Thinking
• Decision Making
• Diversity Oriented
• Ethical
• Interpersonal
• Judgment
• Relationship Building
• Reliability
• Responsible
• Working Under Pressure
• Master's Degree
• Master's Degree in Speech Pathology
• Licensure/certification in Speech Pathology
• NYS Teacher of Speech and Hearing Handicapped Certification (TSHH/TSSLD)

Nice To Haves

• Pediatric experience

Responsibilities

• Screens and evaluates the communication and feeding/swallowing skills of preschoolers as per ASHA guidelines
• Develops and implements therapy programs based upon child’s individual needs
• Participates in all aspects of the interdisciplinary treatment team
• Maintains and submits clinical documentation as required and within required time frames
• Participates in meetings as specified by the facility
• Functions as a child advocate as needed both as an internal representative and for outside meetings
• Evaluates the effectiveness of programs in the classroom
• Maintains appropriate and effective interpersonal relationships with team members, other staff, department members, supervisors, administrative staff, parents, and outside agencies

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time