Director Speech Services/SLP

**About Accel Therapies**

We specialize in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and other therapies, providing best-in-class, evidence-based treatment programs for children with autism and other developmental needs within a comfortable, positive, and family-oriented environment.

Our focus is on an individual connection with our clients and commitment to life-changing outcomes for families.

Job Summary:

The Speech Services Manager plays a crucial role in managing and coordinating all practices for the SLP services. This position includes clinical and administrative oversight of SLP operations.

The Speech Services Manager will ensure the highest level of quality assurance and support the strategic growth of our Speech Therapy Services line across the company.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Direct Therapy

• Assessment and Diagnosis: Assess and diagnose speech, language, and communication disorders.
• Treatment Planning: Develop and implement individualized treatment plans for clients.
• Therapy and Interventions: Provide therapy and interventions to improve speech, language, and communication skills.
• Collaboration: Collaborate with BCBAs, BTs, and other Applied Behavioral Analysis teammates to deliver integrated, multi-disciplinary client care.
• Educational Support: Educate clients and their families about speech and language disorders and treatment options.
• Documentation: Document client progress and maintain accurate treatment records.
• Technology Utilization: Utilize specialized equipment and technology to assist in diagnosis and treatment.

Clinical Quality Assurance

• Electronic Documentation System: Responsible for design implementation and maintenance of electronic documentation system workflow and templates pertaining to SLP.
• Audits and Compliance: Responsible for maintaining audits according to regulatory requirements.
• Referral Review: Plans, reviews, and monitors referrals for relevance and timeliness of service delivery.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure compliance with regulations for SLP services, including CARF JACHO and DOH.

Leadership

• SLP Leadership: Exhibits ancillary SLP leadership regarding other department initiatives.
• Program Development: Exhibits a high level of initiation in regard to program development and performance improvement projects for the SLP service.
• Session Utilization: Ensures a high level of utilization of authorized client SLP sessions.
• Key Service Personnel: Meets with key service personnel as indicated to promote the most effective services.
• Staff Management: Manage and supervise all clinical and support staff in all programs, including providing long-term career development and growth opportunities.
• Training Program: Develop staff clinical training program and lead new hires through established activities with diligence and thoroughness.

Strategic Growth

• Speech Service Line Growth: Partner with Accel leadership to strategically plan the growth of the Speech service line across our current markets and in new markets.
• Market Expansion: Occasionally travel to other markets to support the SLP team and service line.
• Community Relations: Foster relationships with community providers to build Accel's reputation and a strong referral network.
• Marketing Strategies: Collaborate with cross-functional leadership to execute marketing strategies related to growing Accel's speech business.
• Research and Continuing Education: Research to advance knowledge in the field of speech-language pathology, and participate in continuing education to stay current with the latest practices and techniques.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Mastery Expertise: Mastery expertise in the field of SLP.
• Diverse Clinical Experience: Experience working in diverse clinical settings and leading new markets.
• Proficiency in Assessment Tools: Proficiency in using speech and language assessment tools.
• Hearing Ability: Hearing ability sufficient to evaluate student's speech.
• Effective Communication: Skills communicating verbally and in writing with students, faculty members, and parents so that all parties understand the program and the degree of progress being made.
• Strong Leadership: Strong leadership skills and ability to manage teams through effective communication.

Education and Experience:

• Master's Degree in Speech Pathology Required: Master's degree in speech pathology required.
• State License as a Speech Pathologist Required: State license as a speech pathologist is required.
• Licenses in Other States: Willing to get licensed in other states.
• Travel Requirement: Ability to travel up to 25% of the time.
• Experience Preferred: A minimum of three to five years of experience working in the speech pathology field is preferred.
• Conducting Assessments: Proficiency in conducting speech, language, and swallowing assessments.
• Treatment Plan Development: Ability to develop and implement effective treatment plans.
• Excellent Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Empathy and Patience: Empathy and patience when working with patients and families.
• Organizational Skills: Strong organizational and documentation skills.
• Specialized Equipment: Ability to use specialized speech therapy equipment and software.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged Sitting: Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Lifting Requirement: Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.