What are the responsibilities and job description for the Speech Therapy Services Director position at Accel Therapies?
About Accel Therapies
We specialize in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and other therapies for children with autism and developmental needs. Our treatment programs provide a comfortable, positive, and family-oriented environment.
Our team is dedicated to life-changing outcomes for families. We focus on individual connections with our clients and strategic growth of our Speech Therapy Services line across the company.
Job Summary:
The Speech Services Manager plays a crucial role in managing SLP operations. This position includes clinical and administrative oversight of SLP services. 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 and 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 ABA 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.
- 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 Accels reputation and a strong referral network.
- Collaborate with cross-functional leadership to execute marketing strategies related to growing Accels 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.
