Early Intervention Speech Language Pathologis

Summit County, located in Utah, is recruiting for a caring professional, specializing in the Early Intervention (EI) Speech Language field. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced individual looking to make a difference in a region that takes pride in its public health programs. Summit County is located just 20 miles east of Salt Lake City.

This EI Speech Pathologist is responsible for a variety of professional level duties related to the assessment, treatment planning, direct service, and documentation of needs and progress for children eligible for service in the EI program. Provides services in their natural environment.  We are a drug free workplace conducting pre-employment drug testing. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage women, minorities and people with disabilities to apply. May hire an Early Intervention Speech Language Pathologist I or II depending on submitted qualifications and experience. We are a drug free workplace conducting drug testing. Summit County is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Job closes 7/21/2023 at 5:00 pm. (Best to use Google Chrome to apply)

SALARY: $72,092.26 - $101,046.58/annually see below (full job descriptions attached)

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a degree in Speech/Language Pathology and hold a current license with the State of Utah Department of Commerce – Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing.
• Must possess valid State of Utah driver’s license.
• Must hold or complete the Utah State Health Department Early Intervention II (EI II) qualifications within one year of hire.
• ASHA-CCC (Certificate of Clinical Competency)
• Bilingual (Spanish) preferred

 BENEFITS    

• Options for a premium free Health Plan   
• Dental Plan   
• Life Insurance   
• State of Utah Retirement   
• Sick Leave  
• Parental Leave   
• Vacation Pay  
• 401K Match  
• Orientation Pay Increase - up to 3% increase at the successful completion of six-month orientation period

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS  

• Uses a variety of assessment tools and observation skills for the identification of children under three, with communicative /speech disorders or delays in development of communication skills.  Record information on the initial evaluation, treatment, progress, and discharge.  
• Develops and implement individual treatment plans for problems based on assessments and observations.
• Refers for medical or other professional services identified by assessment or Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP).
• Provides services for habilitation, rehabilitation, or prevention of communication disorders. Promotes communication using both verbal and nonverbal means.  
• Supervises language activities in home-based programs and acts as a service coordinator. Instructs parents/family members in strategies to remediate communicative-related delays.
• Participates as an IFSP team member, serves as service coordinator, conducts eligibility assessments, writes reports, and provides data for completion of eligibility summaries. 
• Attend and participate in monthly staff meetings.
• Performs related duties as required.