School-Based Speech Language Pathologist

Job Description

Job Description

Matrix Behavior Solutions is seeking a passionate, energetic, and dedicated Speech-Language Pathologist to join our therapy team providing the utmost of services to clients in both an individual and collaborative approach setting.

Roles / Responsibilities :

A Speech-Language Pathologist is responsible for, but not limited to the following :

• Assessing and diagnosing language / speech disorders for children, youth, and / or young adults 2-18 years old
• Assessments to be completed in a patient / family centered approach
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans with assuring frequency, duration of services and format of session (individualized, group)
• Liaising with teachers, family members and other community resources (healthcare providers) as needed to review and discuss client's current level of function and obtain outside referrals as needed in areas of concern.
• Administering therapy that is client centered in both single and group settings
• Ensuring patients and family members are updated and informed of progress, new treatment approaches and carryover tasks for the home
• Collaborating with behavioral health team to ensure all parties are updated and involved with client's care
• Complete assessments, progress notes, and daily treatment notes in a timely manner
• Participate in conferences, continuing education opportunities to keep updated on new advancements in areas of speech and language.
• Attend monthly speech meetings with directors to review upcoming events, discuss development, and maintain collaboration in department responsibilities
• Willing to supervise and / or mentor graduate students or Clinical Fellowship Year students.

Qualifications :

Individuals who function in this capacity must possess, at a minimum :

BENEFITS for full-time members :

Salary

Medical, Vision, Dental (up to 80% premium paid by Matrix)

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

401K

As such, we are now offering tuition reduction opportunities for ALL staff levels and their families - just for being a Matrix employee! Tuition reduction rates will vary based upon the institution the employee chooses. For example, 10%, 20%, and up to 50% tuition reduction! Our active partnerships are as follows : Capella University, Chicago School of Psychology, and Purdue Global.

Minimum Skills and Abilities :

Individuals who function in this capacity, at a minimum must :

Staff must have appropriate background checks, transcripts of their degree, and clearances to work in direct contact with children and adolescents (ACT 33, 34 and FBI clearances) and be able to participate in Medicaid and Medicare programs. Must also complete the NSOR (National Sex Offender Registry) Verification, as well as an active Mandated Reporting Certificate (Act 31).

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