Speech Language Pathologist

Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive evaluations to identify speech or language disorders.
• Assess members auditoryvisualmotorand cognitive abilities to determine appropriate speech device recommendations.
• Provide training on devices and equipment to ensure proper usage.
• Adhere to NC Medicaid Innovations clinical coverage policy 8-P for Specialized Consultative Services.
• Utilize standardized assessment tools to evaluate speech and language abilities.
• Manage cases independently by maintaining accurate records and progress reports.
• Collaborate with the team to recommend equipment eligible for Medicaid and Innovation Waiver coverage.
• Utilize tele-consultation services when necessary.

• Qualifications
• Background Checks: Successful completion of a criminal background check.
• Registry Status: Not listed in the North Carolina Health Care Abuse Registry.
• Candidate mustbe a resident of the state of North Carolina.
• Drivers License: Valid North Carolina drivers license.
• Education: Masters degree in Speech-Language Pathology.
• Licensing: Active license issued by the North Carolina Board of Speech-Language Pathology.
• NPI and NCTracks: Active NPI number and NCTracks profile.
• Insurance: Professional Liability insurance with coverage of $1 million per occurrence and $3 million aggregate limits.
• Communication Skills: Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Technical Proficiency: Computer literacy and proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Experience with Disabilities: Knowledge of working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities autism spectrum disorder and/or traumatic brain injury is preferred.
• Augmentative Communication: Working knowledge of Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) methods.
• Device Familiarity: Experience with Dynavox devices.
• DME Claims: Understanding of how to submit Durable Medical Equipment (DME) claims.
• Assessment Experience: Experience conducting assessments via telehealth or in person.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Covenant Case Management Services actively encourages applications from individuals of all backgrounds and lived experiences. We believe diversity strengthens our ability to serve individuals and families with dignity respect and compassion.

Covenant Case Management Services is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression national origin age disability genetic information veteran status marital status or any other protected characteristic under applicable federal state or local laws.

We are committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination and harassment and to fostering a diverse inclusive and respectful environment for all employees contractors and applicants. Employment decisions are based on qualifications merit and business needs.