Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

Are you looking for a supportive teaching environment with the ability to make a significant impact on student outcomes? Do you want to join a multi-disciplinary team with a strengths-based approach, emphasizing applied behavior analysis and positive behavior supports? If you answered YES to either of these questions, then consider joining our Devereux New York team! Being a Speech-Language Pathologist has its advantages As an SLP, you will work with other dedicated education professionals who share your passion for helping individuals in need. We offer: Greater autonomy and flexibility with teaching plans; fewer state and federal mandates Monday through Friday Paid orientation. Over 5 weeks of paid time off your first year as a Full-Time Employee. Quality Low-Cost Benefits, plus student loan debt assistance and 30-day benefit eligibility waiting period for new hires! https://www.mydevereuxbenefits.org/ Student Loan Repayment Assistance and access to the Savi Student Loan Checkup to help you navigate the student loan system, tuition coverage and other benefits! Learn more: Ascend | Devereux Devereux New York provides programs and services for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and dual diagnoses. Located in Red Hook, NY, this position is responsible for evaluating, remediating, and providing consultative assistance to unit staff on speech, language, voice, and hearing problems that impede students effective communication. The SLP evaluates students upon intake and prepares diagnostic reports on each evaluated student. They will also conduct individual and/or group therapy programs and prepare reports to evaluate the progress of each student seen in therapy. The SLP will also liaison and consult with staff to coordinate program planning, determine need for therapy, and implement recommendations of clinical staff in regard to behavioral/emotional difficulties. Full-Time Salary: (commensurate with certification and experience) CCC-SLP: $85,180.19 per year SLP: $72,017.95 per year #sponsored Qualifications Education and Experience: Masters Degree in Speech Pathology or Therapy NYS Certification in Speech and Language (TSSLD) or in process. Previous experience remediating speech and/or language difficulties in a school, hospital, treatment facility, etc., is preferred. Physical Requirements: Free of dependency and abuse of illegal or illicit drugs, alcohol, inhalants or other chemical or controlled substances. Significant, prolonged, and frequent amounts of walking, standing, sitting, stooping, bending, and lifting of 25 lbs or more. Using standard crisis intervention procedures, must be able to singlehandedly effect the initial restraint of children and adolescents weighing between 75 and 150 lbs. Possible exposure to blood borne pathogens. Devereux has a zero-tolerance policy for abuse and maintains policies and procedures to systematically reduce the risk of abuse to occur in our organization. Devereux fosters a culture of reporting abuse, and will cooperate with the authorities to the fullest extent possible. Devereux is one of the nations largest nonprofit organizations, providing services, insight and leadership in the evolving field of behavioral healthcare. Founded in 1912, Devereux operates a comprehensive national network of clinical, therapeutic, educational and employment programs that positively impact the lives of 10,000+ children, adults and their families every year.