Speech-Language Pathologist

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KCBHH is looking for passionate and motivated Speech - Language Pathologist to provide care and support to our clients in a school setting. We work with the client and family in diverse settings as well as partner with many service providers and members of our client’s advocate team.

Position Purpose

This position is primarily responsible for creating and delivering  speech and language  instruction to students at Milestones Academy school.

About KCBHH

Kansas City Behavioral Health Holdco is located in the Greater Kansas City, MO area. KCBHH is a comprehensive behavior analytic who provides services to a variety of disabilities varying from 18 months through adulthood. Our services address the needs of families, schools and agencies by conducting assessments, developing and providing intervention and providing training by incorporating the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and Positive Behavioral Intervention & Supports.

Education and Experience

· Master’s degree from a nationally accredited Speech Language Pathology program

· Current and active license in the state of practice and a current Certification of Clinical Competencies (CCC) unless completing CFY

· Minimum of one year experience as a practicing pediatric therapist is preferred

· Background or certification in Augmentative Communication (AAC), Autism Spectrum Disorders, or developmental feeding is beneficial

Professional Skills/Key Accountabilities (Other duties and projects will be assigned, as necessary.)

1. Provide individualized screening, assessments and evaluations through the use of functional, behavioral and standardized assessments, skilled observation, checklists, medical and educational histories and interviews.

2. Provide evidence-based group or individual treatment activities as directed in the student’s IEP and by the supervising Speech Language-Pathologist to enhance child's educational performance; increase communication in the areas of language, speech, voice and fluency, increase executive function and reasoning skills and areas of social skill development.

3. Adapt/modify individual’s environment and teaching materials, and provide recommendations for assistive technology as indicated to attain therapeutic goals.

4. Daily treatment notes and client billing logs while continually monitoring/assessing the efficacy of therapeutic intervention.

5. Complete documentation including: intervention planning, evaluation reports, present level of function summaries, IEP/IFSP development, teaching procedures, data collection and related administrative tasks.

6. Research curriculum development and activity planning.

7. Gathering materials for treatment, as well as discharge/transition planning.

8. Utilizing existing data and ongoing professional evaluation to determine continued need for direct intervention, modifications or discontinuation of treatment.

9. Collaborate with other disciplines and family members to develop individual IEP/IFSPs.

10. Collaborate with the educational team to monitor, adapt or modify treatment plans, teaching programs, behavioral intervention and therapeutic activities as needed to achieve targeted outcomes.

11. Educate staff on the implementation of therapeutic interventions and teaching procedures.

12. Work collaboratively with culturally and educationally diverse staff and families by effectively communicate with colleagues, students, and parents regarding the accomplishments of therapy goals and the need of the students.

13. Develop self professionally through inter-disciplinary collaborations, continuing education courses, professional workshops, professional meetings and independent research related to the speech-language-hearing profession.

14. Provide direction and supervision of Speech Language Pathologist CFY/students in the provision of speech therapy services under the rules and regulations of the appropriate State Practice Acts and any other State or Federal guidelines in addition to policies and procedures of Milestones Academy.

15. Submits and maintains a schedule for speech-language services and informs appropriate personnel of departures from schedule in a timely manner.

16. Maintains 90% efficiency standards as outlined by the company’s policy and procedure.

Training, Specific Skills, and Abilities

· Ability to work in a fast-paced high performing team environment under strict deadlines.

· Advanced organizational, time management and project management skills.

· Professional Crisis Management (PCM) training.

· Positive responsiveness to constructive feedback.

· Strong negotiating, listening and superior interpersonal skills.

· Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills.

· Self-motivated strategic thinker with strong analytic and financial skills.

· Self-directed individual who works well to overcome obstacles to achieve program success.

· Highly collaborative with ability to influence others and build strong professional relationships.

· Proficient in computer usage (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint).

· Adhere to ethical guidelines set forth by Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education and American Speech-Language Hearing Association

Supervisory Duties

1. SLP Students, CFY’s, and Communication Aides where other state Practice Acts allow

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Equal Employment

Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy shall not be interpreted in such a manner as to violate the legal rights of religious organizations or the recruiting rights of military organizations associated with the Armed Forces or the Department of Homeland Security of the United States of America.