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CHANGING THE WORLD FOR CHILDREN WITH AUTISM

At BlueSprig our mission has always been to change the world for children with autism. For us this means all children – regardless of whether or not they receive services from us.

We are driven by our values and they are the foundation for every decision we make. Our clinicians are committed to delivering the highest quality ABA therapy services and maintain the highest ethical standards.

We offer the best in training and ongoing professional development and are dedicated to leading the way in ABA research.

We are devoted to advocating for the rights of all children with autism.

We are proud of our Great Place to Work certification and our company culture that starts with a level playing field for all. BlueSprig is a community of professionals who are focused on living our values and serving our clients and families with compassion.

If you’re serious about quality, commitment to care, and leading with compassion, we guarantee you'll love being a part of the BlueSprig family!

Job Overview

The Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) is an exempt leadership role. The SLP is responsible for client’s assessments and ensuring programming accuracy. Provides quality care and ensures full integration of the speech department with other therapy programs. Collaborates with other departments to ensure full integration with other BlueSprig services.

What do you gain by joining BlueSprig?

(Compensation and Benefits)

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience

• Collaborative and team-oriented work environment

• Ongoing professional and career development

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits at first of the month after hire

• Retirement plan

• Paid Time off

• 8 paid holidays

• Flexible schedule

• CEU assistance

How will I make a difference in a child’s life?

(Job Responsibilities)

• Conducts initial evaluations and re-evaluations for all clients

• Develops appropriate treatment plans focused on implementation of evidenced based therapy techniques

• Develops and conducts trainings for Speech Department and related staff

• Conducts parent training sessions

• Conducts direct therapy 30% of the time on a weekly basis

• Responsible for training, monitoring, supervising and completing administrative responsibilities related to supervising SLP- Assistants

• Demonstrates basic knowledge of Augmentative and alternative communication approaches and programming of devices for clients as needed

• Demonstrates basic knowledge of developing and implanting feeding treatment programs

• Collaborates with integration team (i.e. occupational therapy, ABA programmers/therapists, and operations) for the purpose of communicating information, resolving issues and providing services in compliance with established guidelines.

• Completes documentation to meet insurance and/or Medicaid medical documentation requirements.

• Maintains files and/or records (e.g. progress reports, activity/supervision logs, billing information, treatment plans, required documentation/reports, screening results, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the availability of information as required for reference and/or compliance.

• Completes discharge planning and documentation as needed.

• Researches resources and methods (e.g. intervention and treatment techniques, assessment tools and methods, community resources, etc.) for the purpose of determining the appropriate approach for addressing clients' needs.

• Actively contributes to parent trainings, client care conferences

• Maintains client confidentiality and protects facility information by exhibiting compliance with The Health Insurance Portability and - - Accountability Act (HIPAA) and Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) regulations, reimbursement requirements.

• Complies with federal, state, and local legal and certification requirements by studying existing and new legislation and enforcing adherence to requirements.

• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with all safety procedures, rules, and regulations.

• Protects clients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols

• Completes other duties as assigned

How do I know my experience is a good fit?

(Job Requirements)

• Master’s Degree in Communication Disorders

• Must hold a Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) and a current license to practice as a Speech and Language Pathologist in the state of Texas

• At least 2 years of experience

• Previous experience supervising SLP-Assistants is preferred

• Experience with working in a multidisciplinary environment is preferred

• Experience evaluating and treating clients diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorders

• Strong communication, interpersonal, organization, presentation, problem solving, and multitasking skills are required

BlueSprig is an Equal Opportunity Employer. BlueSprig aims to be an inclusive and equitable employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. At BlueSprig, we level the playing field for all.

ID: 2021-2655

External Company URL: https://bluesprigautism.com/