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Identify, assess, and provide treatment for children with speech, language, social communication, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders. Consult with behavior therapy teams to ensure the appropriate integration of communication-based programs. Provide training to clinical staff regarding communication (development, therapy, deficits, etc.). Provide training to caregivers and other service providers in clients environment and community to promote consistency and generalization of communication skills. Coordinate with outside Speech-Language Pathologists as needed. Work with clinical staff to ensure quality within the implementation and design of each child's communication program.

Responsibilities include attending meetings with the SPOT Coordinators and/or Chief Executive Officer on a monthly basis. Speech-Language Pathologists will develop and implement individualized Plans of Care, utilizing methods demonstrated to be evidence-based, for clients, as assigned. Assist in the development of the Plan of Care and any Prior Authorization information to procure funding for the clients Speech-Language Pathology program.

Salary Range: $75,000 to $80,000 depending on experience.

Qualifications:

• Masters degree in Speech-Language Pathology or Communication Disorders.
• A current license, or in process of obtaining a license to practice Speech-Language Pathology through the Minnesota Department of Health.
• Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) from the American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA). Though Clinical Fellows are encourage to apply. Supervision/Mentorship available.
• Prior Autism and Pediatric experience preferred.

Skills:

• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Highly developed verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate with all members of the clinical and administrative teams to assure the best therapeutic programming for all clients.
• Valid drivers license, automobile insurance, and have use of an automobile to travel to worksites and office.
• Pass all criminal background checks as required by the State of Minnesota to be eligible to work with children and vulnerable adults.
• Proficient in the use of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
• Ability to communicate with clients, client caregivers, peers, and supervisors in a professional manner.
• Ability to relay information in written or verbal form to client caregivers, MAC staff, or other support staff as necessary in a timely manner.

Major Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the establishment and ongoing evaluation of treatment programs, plans of care, goals, and discharge plans for assigned clients as related to speech-language therapy needs in consultation with Program Supervisor.
• Makes revision to plans and goals based on individual needs of clients in consultation with Clinical Supervisor.
• Administers standardized speech and language evaluations.
• Responds to referrals for service in a timely manner.
• Provide leadership and assistance in integrating speech-language therapy targets or activities into behavior therapy setting in consultation with clinical team. This includes clients on direct caseload as well as indirect clients as needed.
• Conducts 30-day and 90-day reviews for all clients. The 90-day review must include an updated Plan of Care.
• Completes and submits required documentation within established guidelines.
• Develop and maintain current and accurate clinical records.
• Provides leadership and training on therapy strategies to Behavior Therapists, Lead Therapists, Clinical Supervisor, and Program Manager and trains as needed.
• Participates in ITP planning as applicable.
• Provides leadership supervision and/or executes all skilled treatment programs (e.g., sensory diet) as prescribed by the Plan of Care.
• Schedules clients in coordination with clinical team.
• Provides client/family education related to support services as appropriate.
• Meets with the clinical team as needed to discuss each clients progress on communication programming.
• Adheres to ASHA Code of Ethics.
• Maintains Department of Health Licensure and Membership with ASHA.
• Completes necessary continuing education.
• Respond to emails and phone calls within 24 hours.
• Attend all necessary trainings and/or meetings at central office site.
• Appropriately utilize the time-reporting system for reimbursement.
• Consider ethical and cultural issues and maintain appropriate boundaries when interacting with clients, client caregivers, colleagues, and student interns.
• Restrict work to personal domain of expertise and use most updated methods as recognized by the profession.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Benefits:

MAC offers competitive benefits for all full-time Behavioral Therapists including:

• Excellent PTO benefits
• Paid Holidays
• Affordable medical, dental, and vision with employer contribution
• 401 (k) with generous employer match
• Employer paid life and disability insurance

MAC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in terms or conditions of employment on the basis of sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), race, traits associated with race (including hair texture and style), color, national origin, religion, creed, age once having reached the age of majority, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, military status, veteran status, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, status with respect to public assistance, or any other characteristics that are protected by federal, state or local laws.