Speech Services Manager Leadership Role

About Accel Therapies

Accel Therapies is a leading provider of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and other therapies for children with autism and developmental needs. Our mission is to deliver best-in-class, evidence-based treatment programs in a comfortable, positive, and family-oriented environment.

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, ensuring the highest level of quality assurance and supporting the strategic growth of our Speech Therapy Services line across the company.

Duties/Responsibilities:

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

• Clinical Quality Assurance:
• Responsible for design implementation and maintenance of electronic documentation system workflow and templates pertaining to SLP.
• Responsible for maintaining audits according to regulatory requirements.
• Plans, reviews, and monitors referrals for relevance and timeliness of service delivery.
• Regulatory compliance/quality assurance: responsible for ensuring compliance with regulations for SLP services Assists units and SLP department in maintaining compliance with all regulatory requirements, including CARF JACHO and DOH.

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

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

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Mastery expertise in the field of SLP.
• Experience working in diverse clinical settings and leading new markets.
• Proficiency in using speech and language assessment tools.
• Hearing ability sufficient to evaluate student's speech.
• 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 skills and ability to manage teams through effective communication.

Education and Experience:

• A Master's degree in speech pathology is required.
• A state license as a speech pathologist is also required.
• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time.
• A minimum of three to five years of experience working in the speech pathology field is preferred.
• Proficiency in conducting speech, language, and swallowing assessments.
• Ability to develop and implement effective treatment plans.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Empathy and patience when working with patients and families.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills.
• Ability to use specialized speech therapy equipment and software.