What are the responsibilities and job description for the Speech-Language Pathology Assistant - SLPA position at Peak Behavioral Health?
Come and join our dynamic team at Peak! We are seeking a part-time/full-time Speech Language Pathologist-Assistant (SLP-A) to join our interdisciplinary clinic in Norman, OK. Come join our team as we provide a comprehensive and collaborative approach in helping children with autism and other disabilities. Our clinic includes psychology, ABA, OT, and Speech services. At Peak, we strive to help children and families reach their highest potential.
The Position: Under the supervision of a board certified Speech-Language Pathologist, the SLP-A will:
- Provide direct speech and language therapy to children and follows documented treatment plans or protocols
- Establish and maintain appropriate data collection and progress reports
- Program augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) devices
- Develop low-tech AAC materials for students
- Prepare therapy materials and/or equipment for use in therapy activities
- Adapt or modify materials and equipment as determined by the needs of the patient
- Communicate effectively in both oral and written formats
- Collaborate with team members of other disciplines as well as administrative staff
- Follow company policies and procedures
- Maintain Compliance with Federal, State, and Local Regulations regarding HIPAA, state licensing statutes, and rules for scope of practice
- Administer or score screenings for clinical interpretation by the SLP
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, talk, and hear
- The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
- May work in a variety of setting including clinic, home, or tele health services
Qualifications:
- Completion of an SLPA program from a regionally accredited institution (e.g. An Associate degree, a technical training program, a certificate program) or a Bachelor’s Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders
- Completion of a Supervised Clinical Experiences that consists of a minimum of one hundred (100) hours under the direct supervision of an ASDH certified SLP. Be Licensed as an SLP-A in the State of Oklahoma
- Early Intervention or Pediatric Experience
- Strong Clinical and Interpersonal Skills
- Experience with pediatric populations is preferred
- Must have great problem-solving skills
- Passionate about helping children and their families
Benefits:
- Competitive Salary ($37-$42/hour)
Competitive benefits for full-time employees
- Medical/Dental/Vision insurance
- Paid Time Off
- 8 Paid Holidays
- Be a part of an incredible team
- Short-Term Disability Insurance
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law
Salary : $37 - $42
