Clinical Speech and Language Pathologist SLP

Position: Full Time Speech and Language Pathologist: Brookfield, CT

PIERPOINTE is an agency in Brookfield CT that is dedicated to providing high quality therapeutic services to families with Neurodiverse children.

We love what we do and are looking for people to join our growing team who are:

• Passionate about teaching
• Fun and energetic
• Motivated to learn and grow their skillsets
• Interested in a rewarding career working with children and adolescents with special needs.

We are looking for a full-time bilingual Speech and Language Pathologist to join our team who is passionate about teaching and is motivated to implement high-quality services for our clients. As an SLP with PIERPOINTE you will have the opportunity to work closely with a strong clinical leadership team who champion high quality services and collaboration between Speech and ABA.

Service Hours/Location:

• In person
• 40 hrs weekly Monday-Friday 8AM-4:30PM and/or 9:30AM-6:00PM

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Collaborates with family members, related service providers and other agencies, as appropriate.
• Conducts initial and on-going speech and language assessments as relevant to the client.
• Plans, develops and monitors language program plans for new and established clients.
• Consults with parents and provides them with progress notes, annual reviews and training on language acquisition programs.
• Monitors clients’ schedules to ensure insurance requirements are met and completes necessary paperwork for funding source purposes.
• Attends monthly professional development meetings and participates in Individual Education Program (IEP) team meetings for clients, as appropriate.
• Generates documentation necessary for the insurance reporting process
• Develop goals in line with best practices in the field
• Implement goals and develop programs to help each client meet their speech and language goals.
• Evaluate client need for assistive technology and work with company administration on implementation.
• Champion equity by ensuring that all clients receive adequate services and that information is provided to families in their language of preference.
• Meet with the Owner and Chief Clinical Operations Officer to provide monthly progress updates on clients.
• Supervise other SLPA's and students

Qualifications/Education and Experience: Hold a Master’s Degree in Speech and Language Pathology from a program accredited, at the time of the applicant's graduation, by the Educational Standards Board of the American Speech Language-Hearing Association (ASHA).

• Hold State Licensure in good standing from the Connecticut Department of Public Health in line with their licensing requirements for Speech and Language Pathologists.
• Hold and maintain CCC-SLP from ASHA
• Be eligible to provide supervision to individuals accruing fieldwork hours towards their eventual certification
• Have training and competency in implementing, assessing, and designing appropriate Assistive and Augmentative Communication technologies (AAC) interventions for learners
• Experience and competency working with Neurodiverse populations with a wide range of language needs (both vocal and non-vocal learners)
• Familiarity with Applied Behavior Analysis and open to collaboration with other Autism-service professionals (e.g. BCBAs, OTs, PTs, etc.)
• Reliable method of transportation (required)
• Vaccination against COVID-19
• Bilingual (Spanish and/or Portuguese preferred in addition to English) but not mandotory

Perks and Benefits

• Flexible work schedule determined by client need
• Opportunity to work Saturday’s if not available M-F
• Mentorship with experienced clinical leaders to further grow your skillset.
• Health insurance benefits
• Professional Development days to attend CEU events or conferences (as related to clinic-based clients)
• Paid Time Off

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Equal Opportunity Employment:
PIERPOINTE prides itself on the diversity of its staff. It is our policy to hire and promote those individuals who best meet the requirements of vacant positions and who have the best potential for advancement. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, assigned sex at birth, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, military status or any other legally protected status.

All recruiting, hiring, training, transfers, promotions, layoffs, terminations and other employment decisions will be based on this policy to ensure that all employees are given equal opportunity.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $75,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to Commute:

• Brookfield, CT 06804 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $75,000 - $100,000