Speech-Language Pathologist (Center-based)

Find your passion!

ACP is looking for friendly faces, positive attitudes, and playful personalities to bring our services to life. We offer opportunities for individuals at all stages of their careers the opportunity to join a team of like-minded individuals who are passionate about changing the lives of the children and families we serve. Come grow with us!

We have an exclusive license from Boston Children’s Hospital for the use of the Visual Immersion System™ (VIS) – an evidenced-based, technology supported language acquisition system that utilizes a variety of augmentative and alternative communication tools to deliver innovative instruction and exceptional outcomes.

What do we offer Full-Time SLPs?

• Great Pay + Bonus Opportunities
• No non-competes!
• Great Benefits!
• Competitive and consistent pay
• Flexible Schedules ( salaried M-F 8-4pm)
• $500 for CEUs and 1 Paid CEU day + ASHA approved In House CEU Opportunities
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• 10 Paid Holidays + 16 PTO Days in year 1
• 401k + Company Match
• Company Paid Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability coverage
• Voluntary Benefits – Accident and Critical Illness Coverage
• Liability Insurance
• Clinical support from experienced clinicians and collaboration.
• Opportunities to run training for fellow clinicians.

Who are we?

At Autism Care Partners (ACP), our mission is to empower families to reach their potential through early diagnosis and exceptional, innovative, interdisciplinary care. Our collaborative teams provide comprehensive care throughout all stages of a child’s development by offering these services: Applied Behavior Analysis, Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Social Work, and Diagnostic Evaluations (service availability varies by location).

What you’ll be doing at Autism Care Partners

• Ethically implement services based on knowledge and skills in speech language pathology and related subject areas.
• Demonstrate ability to conduct appropriate comprehensive evaluation and treatment for individuals who may be experiencing a variety of communication disorders.
• Use appropriate and dynamic service delivery methods consistent with the wide variety of individual needs, including use of evidence-based treatments such as the Visual Immersion System.
• Create individually tailored Plans of Care (POC) that reflect an understanding of each client’s age and skill level.
• Collaborate with families and caregivers to report progress and challenges as well as provide opportunities for them to be involved, promoting the carryover of services.
• Collaborate and communicate effectively with all staff and team members, both within and external to ACP, to consistently serve the needs of the clients.
• Complete necessary documentation and billing that reflect patient care accurately. This includes the conversion/verification of daily SOAP notes (within 24-hours of sessions), update Plans of Care (POC) at least every 6 months, and completion of annual evaluations or as needed by specific insurance requirements.
• Document duties performed (billable and non-billable) within the approved number of hours worked on EMR system before pay period ends.
• Maintain agreed upon number of treatment sessions per week as communicated by your supervisor.
• Make every effort to attend scheduled team meetings including monthly SLP team meeting and scheduled check-in meetings with Regional Lead Speech Language Pathologist.
• Perform other duties, responsibilities, and projects at any program or location as assigned by Regional Lead Speech Language Pathologist or other member of leadership at Autism Care Partners.
• Promote a positive public image of Autism Care Partners and demonstrate an understanding of philosophy and values of the agency.
• Adhere to Autism Care Partners Policy and Procedures, which protects the privacy and security of consumer health information and reserves the rights, dignity, and privacy of individuals and families supported.
• Adhere to the mission, vision, and values of Autism Care Partners, and conduct oneself within any published Standards of Professional Conduct of the organization.

Education and Experience

• Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology
• Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) by the American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA) or in pursuit of ASHA CCC
• State license in Speech-Language Pathology (dependent on locations conducting therapy)
• Proficiency in the field of autism/developmental disabilities
• Basic computer skills required - includes understanding of Microsoft Office, Windows, Central Reach, and other software as needed
• Familiarity with AAC is preferred

Physical Demands

• Must be able to lift up to 30 lbs.
• Must be able to frequently assume and maintain a variety of postures (kneeling, squatting, crawling, sitting, standing) while attending to the needs of active children.
• Must be willing and able to utilize quick body movements as indicated in the Behavior Intervention Plan while working with challenging behavior.

Physical Demands

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Visual acuity

Additional Requirements

• No prior criminal history
• Ability to utilize technology
• Basic computer skills- Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook, Windows
• Ability to operate basic office equipment
• Must be at least 18 years of age

OUR MISSION

Empowering families to reach their potential through early diagnosis and exceptional, innovative, interdisciplinary care.

OUR VISION

Transforming lives as a leader in innovative, integrated, and person-centered care.

OUR VALUES

Clinical excellence: Our services are evidence based, outcome driven, effective, and high quality. Collaborative: Our interdisciplinary teams work together to provide the best care. We create a relationship-driven, inclusive community where everyone’s ideas are welcome. Optimism and hope: We maintain a positive attitude and bring our clients hope. Inclusive: We value diversity and seek equity. We serve all communities, including many that are often underserved and under resourced. Ethical: We act with integrity and transparency.

Disclaimer The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work necessary to adequately execute the job responsibilities. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. It is the policy of Autism Care Partners to provide equal employment opportunity to all individuals. Autism Care Partners values all employees’ talents and supports an environment that is inclusive and respectful. All recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, and other employment- related programs are provided fairly to all persons on an equal opportunity basis. All information is subject to change without notice.

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