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Job Location drjobs

Springfield - USA

Monthly Salary drjobs

USD 62400 - 62400

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1 Vacancy

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Springfield MO
$62400.00 Salary

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Positions starting at $62400!
Are you passionate about helping young children find their voice and build the foundation for lifelong communication The Arc of the Ozarks is seeking aSpeech-Language Pathologist (SLP)to join our specialized diagnostic team supporting children ages 23 who have no functional communication and little to no previous therapy experience.
About the Role:
This role is part of ourintensive early intervention program designed to assess and develop foundational communication skills in toddlers. Youll work alongside a multidisciplinary team to complete observations and assessments (including ADOS when appropriate) incorporateplay-based therapy and build structured yet natural language opportunities throughout each session. The ability to assess through engagement and play is essential.
Training inADOS (Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule)is highly preferred but we are happy to provide training for the right candidate.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Conduct dynamic observations and structured assessments to inform individualized treatment plans.
  • Incorporateplay-based strategiesto assess and support early communication and language development.
  • Design and implement therapy goals that focus onfoundational language acquisition joint attention imitation and early social communication.
  • Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to deliver coordinated and individualized care.
  • Provide parent coaching and feedback to support carryover and generalization of skills at home.
  • Complete timely accurate documentation in alignment with best practices and organizational standards.
  • Participate in ongoing professional development and training specific to early intervention and diagnostics.
What Makes This Role Unique:
  • Impact at the Start: Work with children at a pivotal developmental stage where early intervention can transform their lifelong trajectory.
  • Team-Centered Approach: Collaborate with psychologists behavior analysts and therapy professionals in a cohesive child-focused environment.
  • Diagnostic Insight: Be an active contributor to early diagnoses and intervention planning for children with suspected developmental delays or autism spectrum disorder.
Qualifications:
  • Education: Masters Degree in Speech-Language Pathology
  • Certification: Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) from ASHA preferred. Clinical Fellowships may be considered.
  • Licensure: Missouri SLP License in good standing (MO Board of Healing Arts)
  • Preferred: Experience with early intervention or ADOS training (we will provide if not yet trained)
  • Skills: Strong play-based assessment skills comfort working with nonverbal or pre-verbal toddlers collaborative spirit
If you are passionate about making a meaningful difference in individuals lives click on the link and apply now to join our team!
Ready to Make a Difference Apply Today!
If youre aSpeech Language Pathologistlooking to impact lives in a meaningful way we want to hear from you!

SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST

Definition

Utilizing leadership advocacy and collaboration the speech-language pathologist (SLP) provides assessment and treatment services within their scope of practice for individuals with varying diagnoses or disabilities. The SLP is responsible for working with clients and their families or caregivers to promote increased quality of life and confidence throughout the lifespan. The SLP will call work collaboratively within The Arc of the Ozarks as well as within the community.

The SLP must have excellent organization time management and communication skillsboth verbal and written. Services may be provided in a clinic school-based or in-home setting dependent upon the clienteles needs. The SLP is an hourly non-exempt position.

Essential Job Functions

Mission and Core Values

Serves as an ambassador of the mission and purpose of The Arc of the Ozarks

Maintain effective working relationship with persons served supervisors families and guardians co-workers and professionals from other organizations

Maintains effective working relationships with all agency departments.

Application of Therapeutic Techniques

  • Speech intelligibility
  • Speech sound production/articulation
  • Oral motor skills
  • Feeding disorders
  • Expressive and receptive language skills
  • Augmentative and alternative communication
  • Cognitive-communication skills
  • Fluency/stuttering
  • Voice disorders
  • Pragmatic skills
  • Literacy skills

Essential Job Functions

Administer age-appropriate screenings and assessments.

Develop and implement treatment goals and objectives.

Utilize evidence-based practices for a variety of diagnoses and disabilities.

Maintain appropriate and timely documentation.

Communicate effectively with members of the clients care team and family.

Complete thorough chart reviews and obtain additional diagnostic information from the clients care team and family.

Supervise speech-language pathology assistants and interns.

Arrange travel time to maximize contact with students and to accomplish other duties.

Engage in continuing education and professional growth activities related to the profession and scope of practice.

Make appropriate recommendations and referrals for additional medical and other related services as needed.

Complete all necessary documentation in a timely manner.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in written form.

Ability to problem solve and take constructive feedback.

Ability to organize tasks and manage time independently.

Adherence to a high level of professional and ethical standards.

Ability to interact appropriately with clients families visitors as well as Arc personnel and vendors and other professionals.

Excellent computer skills including Word Excel and electronic medical record systems for data collection and reporting.

Ability to stand stoop lift up to 50 lbs and pull and push items on an infrequent basis.

Licensed and insured driver with a vehicle available for work.

Minimum Experience and Training Qualifications

Masters Degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association

  • Clinical Fellowships may be considered for some positions.

Missouri Speech-Language Pathology licensure active and in good standing by the MO Board of Healing Arts

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