Remote Speech Language Pathologist - School-Based Behavior Consultation

SUMMARY: This position includes the implementation of speech and language assessment

and both individual and group intervention (to include pragmatic language and social skills

groups) for participants across children with autism and/or developmental disabilities ages 2-20+ years of age and their families.

Oversight for speech and language direct services will be provided by the SBBC Director of Clinical Services. The SLP

will work collaboratively with the program team to develop new and innovative programs

occurring at our center locations and off site.

PAY: Subcontracted position with an hourly rate of $50-$65 per hour OR $70,000- $80,000 annually

HOURS: Part-time or full-time flexible hours as determined by SBBC clinical director and

agreed upon by occupational therapist.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

❖ Administer speech and language screenings/ assessments/evaluations

❖ Develop amp; implement speech and language treatment goals and objectives

❖ Determine Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) needs, strategies and

systems for each individual client

❖ Integrate AAC strategies and systems into screenings, assessments and treatment

programs as applicable

❖ Integrate evidence-based practices for autism spectrum disorder into all clinical

practices

❖ Collect data on speech and language goals and objectives

❖ Generate clinical notes and maintain therapeutic records

❖ Create necessary materials to support a variety of communicative needs

❖ Integrate parent training, parent involvement and communication with families across

❖ screenings, assessments and treatment programs

❖ Work collaboratively with professionals from many other disciplines

SLP QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS, EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND LICENSING

REQUIREMENTS:

❖ Master’s Degree in Communicative Sciences and Disorders

❖ Professional speech and language license by the State of Indiana Department of Health

❖ ASHA certificate of clinical competence

❖ Minimum 3 years’ clinical experience in providing speech and language treatment

infusing behavioral principles and techniques with individuals on the autism spectrum

and with related disabilities

❖ Demonstrates proficient knowledge of typical development

❖ Demonstrate proficient knowledge and use of varying AAC strategies and systems

❖ National Provider Identifier (NPI) and Taxonomy code required at time of hire

❖ Experience working with a variety of age groups from birth-adulthood

❖ Experience working collaboratively with related professionals and providers

❖ Demonstrates excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to

communicate effectively with colleagues, parents, community members, and staff

members

❖ Demonstrates excellent time-management skills

❖ Demonstrates excellent rapport with children

❖ Valid CPR certification

❖ Valid Indiana driver’s license

❖ Valid and comprehensive individual liability insurance plan

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS amp; WORKING CONDITIONS:

The physical demands, work environment factors, and mental functions described below are

representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential

functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with

disabilities to perform the essential functions:

● Wall, Sit, Use hands to finger, handle or feel, Reach with hands and arms, Climb or

balance, Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, Talk, Hear

● Lift Up to 25 pounds

● Compare, Analyze, Communicate, Copy, Coordinate, Instruct, Compute, Synthesize,

Evaluate, Interpersonal Skills, Compile, and Negotiate

● Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less), Distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or

more), and Ability to adjust focus

● Tolerate noise level moderate to loud