Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant (SLP-A), Part-Time
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Lehighton, Pennsylvania, United States
- Work setup
- Onsite
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Part time
- Experience
- Not specified
- Category
- Healthcare
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Completed SLP-A Certification.
- ASHA SLP-A Certification.
- Must obtain their PA Private School Teaching Certification, upon hire. BHA will assist with this process.
- Experience working in a school setting or mental health setting, preferred.
- Ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships with staff and leadership team, while maintaining professional boundaries.
- Positively represent and promote BHA Services.
- Maintain confidentiality in all matters.
- Work both independently and as a team.
- Communicate effectively utilizing both written and oral communication.
- Basic computer literacy with Microsoft/Office 365 (Word, Excel, Teams, SharePoint, etc.).
- Effectively utilize technology for communication and reporting needs.
Full description
BHA is an educational organization comprised of licensed, academic private schools in Carbon County, Pennsylvania. We offer an academic learning environment integrated with behavior support services for students diagnosed with emotional/behavioral disorders. Our multidisciplinary teams collaborate with families, school districts and community partners to empower children in overcoming challenges and creating new stories in their lives.
BHA is seeking a full-time, ASHA-certified, Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant to provide speech-language therapy services to students as indicated in the Individualized Education Plan (IEP) and serves as a member of the multidisciplinary team throughout the year, including summer ESY services. Our SLP will be responsible for providing services to school-aged students at all our Carbon County locations, located within Lehighton, PA. BHA will provide all necessary supervision and caseload management from a Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist.
Recent grads are encouraged to apply!
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES
- Self-identifying (e.g., verbally, in writing, signage, titles on name badges, etc.) as an SLP-A to students, families, staff, and others.
- Exhibiting compliance with federal, state, and local regulations including: The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA); reimbursement requirements; and state statutes and rules regarding SLP-A education, training, and scope of practice.
- Administering screenings for clinical interpretation by the supervising SLP.
- Assisting the supervising SLP during assessment of students (e.g., setting up the testing environment, gathering and prepping materials, taking notes as advised by the SLP, etc.).
- Administering and scoring assessment tools that (a) the SLP-A meets the examiner requirements specified in the examiner’s manual and (b) the supervising SLP has verified the SLP-A’s competence in administration, exclusive of clinical interpretation.
- Administering and scoring progress monitoring tools exclusive of clinical interpretation if (a) the SLP-A meets the examiner requirements specified in the examiner’s manual and (b) the supervisor has verified the SLP-A’s competence in administration.
- Implementing documented care plans or protocols (e.g., individualized education plan [IEP], individualized family service plan [IFSP], treatment plan) developed and directed by the supervising SLP.
- Providing direct therapy services addressing treatment goals developed by the supervising SLP to meet the needs of the student.
- Adjusting and documenting the amount and type of support or scaffolding provided to the student in treatment to facilitate progress.