Speech Therapist (37250)

BIRCH FAMILY SERVICES INC • New York, NY

28d • $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 - Ability to use thinking and reasoning to solve a problem.
• Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
• Conceptual Thinking - Ability to think in terms of abstract ideas.
• Decision Making - Ability to make critical decisions while following company procedures.
• Diversity Oriented - Ability to work effectively with people regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, or job type.
• Ethical - Ability to demonstrate conduct conforming to a set of values and accepted standards.
• Interpersonal - Ability to get along well with a variety of personalities and individuals.
• Judgment - The ability to formulate a sound decision using the available information.
• Relationship Building - Ability to effectively build relationships with customers and co-workers.
• Reliability - The trait of being dependable and trustworthy.
• Responsible - Ability to be held accountable or answerable for one’s conduct.
• Working Under Pressure - Ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations.
• 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 preferred

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