Speech Pathologist, or Speech Therapist

Locations: Odanah, WI

Type:Tribal

Salary Range:$35 to $42 / Per Year

Open Period:1/10/2025 until filled

Summary:For further information and how to apply, contact directly: Brandon Neveaux Human Resources Specialist Bad River Band of Lake Superior Tribe of Chippewa Indians 72682 Maple Street Ashland, WI 54806 | PO Box 39 Odanah, WI 54861 Phone: ... ext. 1520 | Fax: ... ... | www.badriver.gov

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Duties:Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following: Speech Pathologists often work with individuals who experience voice disorders such as harsh voice or inappropriate pitch or who are unable to understand language. They are responsible for completing administrative tasks including documenting billing information and keeping accurate records of initial evaluations, diagnoses, treatment progress and any treatment plan notes. In addition, they are responsible for: Evaluating levels of swallowing, speech and language difficulty Identifying treatment options Creating and carrying out individualized treatment plans addressing specific functional needs 2 Teaching patients how to make sounds while improving their voices and maintaining fluency Helping individuals improve sentence structure and vocabulary used in written and oral language Working with adults and children in developing and strengthening muscles used to swallow Counseling individuals and families on ways to cope with swallowing and communication disorders Speech Pathologists focus on the following areas: o Child language disorders: Helping children who have trouble forming words and speaking appropriately for their age. o Fluency disorders: Specialize in fluency disorders help those who suffer from stuttering or similar speech challenges. o Swallowing disorders: Specializes in swallowing disorders helps those who have trouble swallowing.

Qualifications:QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE: Speech Pathologists need a minimum of a master's degree supervised clinical experience and passing exams. While master's degree programs don't require specific undergraduate degrees for admission, certain coursework is often required to be completed prior to entering a program. The Council on Academic Accreditation (CAA) which is part of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association is responsible for accrediting educational programs in speech-language pathology. Certification and state licensure require candidates to graduate from an accredited program. Speech Pathologists can also earn the Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) administered by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. Certification usually satisfies many state licensure requirements and is required by some employers. In order to obtain CCC-SLP certification, applying candidates must have a degree from an accredited program, successfully pass an exam and complete a fellowship while being supervised by a certified Speech Pathologist. An additional 30 hours of continuing education is required every three years in order for Speech Pathologists to maintain their CCC-SLP credentials.

Work Type:Permanent, Full

Announcement #:Speech Pathologist, or Speech Therapist, Odanah