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Description

$2,500 Sign-On Bonus!

Salary Range:

• $51,000 for SLP-CF (must obtain licensure within 1 year of start date); with licensure SLP starting salary is $63,000

  Job Summary:

  The Intensive Treatment Program (ITP) will include working with adolescents, typically 12 – 18 years old that are diagnosed on the Autism spectrum with mental health concerns and developmental or intellectual disabilities. Provide speech/language therapy services to individuals with Autism, Intellectual Disability and/or mental illness as outlined in their Individual Education Plan. Services are to be provided in accordance with New York State practice act guidelines for Speech/Language Therapy Services, the American Speech, Language and Hearing Association as well as in accordance with all company, state and federal standards and regulations; as well as within all regulations and requirements set forth by the organizations with which the company collaborates.

  Essential Job Duties:

• Reviews all available documentation related to the individual prior to beginning treatment; including the IEP, script and prior evaluations if available

• Develops an appropriate treatment plan for each individual

• Performs treatments according to IEP and accepted professional standards and practices

• Conducts ongoing assessment of individual during each visit, and modifies goals/outcomes/treatment plan accordingly

• Creates daily visual schedules, activity schedules as needed

• Trains and supports other personnel in appropriate strategies to build expressive/receptive language skills

• Implements Alternative and Augmentative Communication systems, as appropriate, for non-verbal or limited verbal youth

• Performs appropriate parent/caregiver education and develops home programs as necessary

• Works as part of a multidisciplinary team, utilizing communication with all team members to enhance the treatment program of the individual

• Maintains an accurate schedule

• Submits all required documentation of visits according to established procedure

• Performs evaluations as assigned and when necessary

• Communicates with families on a regular basis

• Keeps abreast of legal responsibilities, professional ethics, standards of practice and agency rules, policies and regulations.

• Provides for own professional growth by attending continuing education and in-services; tracking this to assure compliance with state licensing requirements

• Discontinues therapy when child no longer meets eligibility requirements

• Maintains client confidentiality with HIPPA/FERPA and agency guidelines

• Attends department meetings and any other meetings required by your supervisor

• Performs other duties and assumes other responsibilities as assigned by their direct supervisor

  Requirements:

  Education:

  Minimum Degree Required: Master’s Degree in Speech/Language Pathology/Communication Disorders

  Experience:

• Minimum Experience Required: 1-2 years’ experience with individuals with developmental disabilities and Applied Behavior Analysis methodology

  License/Registration/Certification:

• Teacher of Speech and Hearing Handicapped Certification in NYS

• Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech Pathology (CCC-SLP)

• Valid NYS Driver’s License

  Training:

• Continuing education as per NYS Office of Profession guidelines

• All required agency trainings (including Applied Behavior Analysis, SCIP-R)

• All trainings required by programs in which you service individuals

  Physical Requirements:

• The frequent physical demands of the position are sitting, standing, walking, climbing, talking, listening, repetitive motions, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, balancing, stooping, crouching, reaching, handling of children and grasping.