Speech Language Pathologist

Join us at Easterseals NY- Valhalla for an exciting career as a Full-Time Speech Language Pathologist. Salary Range - $65,000-80,000 Position Summary: Easterseals-Valhalla is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist for their preschool program under the guidance of the Program Director. Essential Job Functions: Evaluate communication skills to include: receptive language, expressive language, articulation, voice, fluency, oral-motor skills and hearing. Develop a comprehensive service plan according to program policies and regulations, including school, outpatient, etc. Provide therapy as outlined by treatment plan of communication disorders of Individual Treatment Plan/Individual Education Plan. Maintain professional standards in and out of the Center in compliance with the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Code of Ethics. Instruct and counsel students/clients and/or their families regarding the specific nature of their communications impairments and how to best deal with this in various speaking situations. Attend IEP meetings, staffing, case conferences and department meetings. Maintain appropriate records: progress notes and reports, evaluations, plans, case conference reports and discharge summaries. Get and track insurance authorizations when applicable. Complete departmental program evaluation in accordance with agency policy and procedures Function as a case manager and assist in coordinating and obtaining other needed services. Supervise clinical fellowship year for staff speech language pathologist where appropriate. Experience and Education: Masters Degree or its equivalent in the field of Speech Pathology Hold Certificate of Clinical Competence from American Speech/Hearing Association Current state Speech/Language Pathologist license Three years experience working with young children as a speech/language pathologist is preferred Valid driver's license and reliable transportation s EOE About Us Mission : Easterseals New York's mission is to spread help, hope and answers. Easterseals New York operates programs that enable those with special needs to achieve equality, dignity, and independence in their own communities. It provides exceptional services to ensure that all people with disabilities or special needs and their families have equal opportunities to live, learn, work and play in their communities. We change the way the world defines and views disability by making profound, positive differences in people's lives every day. Easterseals has been an American Institution since 1919. Easterseals New York joined The Fedcap Group in 2015. Website: www.Easterseals.com/newyork