Speech Therapist

SCCMHA JOB VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT ::: {pasted="true"} CLASSIFICATION: ** Speech Therapist** PAY RANGE: $92,795.42 - $118,112.44 annually $6,000 Recruitment Bonus for new hires!! ($2,000 paid at start, $2,000 paid after 3 months, and $2,000 paid after successful probation period.) **POSITION SUMMARY: ** Under general supervision of Mental Health Supervisor (Enhanced Health Services), performs professional speech assessments/assignments, develops goals and objectives utilizing the methods and techniques through the person-centered-planning process (PCP) for adults and children, through Saginaw County Community Mental Health Authority (SCCMHA). Monitors goals, objectives and attends service planning meetings as needed by striving to restore, promote and enhance speech performance. This position will be knowledgeable about and actively support culturally competent recovery-based practices; person centered planning as a shared decision-making process with the individual, who defines his/her life goals and is assisted in developing a unique path toward those goals; and a trauma informed culture of safety to aid persons served in the recovery process. WORKING CONDITIONS/ENVIRONMENT: Works in various locations including both internal and external service programs, residential settings, a person served work sites and community locations which include pressures with time constraints and stress from serving a carrying caseload size. Drives vehicle on regular basis in all kinds of weather. Will have close contact with individuals and/or families who may have communicable disease and be hostile, aggressive, and potentially violent. QUALIFICATIONS: **Education: ** Master's degree in Speech and Language Pathology from an accredited school **Experience: ** A minimum of one (1) year responsible professional experience (internship will be considered) as Speech Therapist with an understanding of intellectual and developmental disabilities **Licenses and Credentials: ** Valid Michigan Driver's license with a good driving record. A limited licensed speech language pathologist (LLSLP) or licensed speech language pathologist (LSLP). :::