Speech-Language Pathologist Clinical Fellow

VIA Centers for Neurodevelopment•Charlottesville, VA

3h•Onsite

About The Position

Job Purpose The Speech-Language Pathologist (Clinical Fellow) (SLP-CF) develops and implements clinical interventions for children with autism spectrum disorder and/or related disabilities who experience communication deficits under the supervision of an experienced Speech-Language Pathologist. Treatment occurs primarily in the Pediatric ABA clinic space; however, occasional visits to homes, schools, or other providers may occur for service coordination. The SLP-CF provides intervention related to all areas of communication and provides parent and staff consult and training as needed. The SLP-CF takes an active role in ensuring all communication services are delivered in accordance with current evidence-based practices and are provided in an ethical manner. The SLP-CF works collaboratively with Behavior Analysts, Behavior Technicians, and other VIA staff as appropriate. The SLP-CF maintains a weekly billable caseload of service hours as directed by their supervisor. Duties and Responsibilities Treatment Plan Development and Implementation Evaluate potential clients using appropriate and comprehensive assessments under the supervision of an SLP Develop observable and measurable treatment goals across the domains of articulation, expressive and receptive language, pragmatics, and alternative and augmentative communication under the supervision of an SLP Include parent input in treatment plan development under the supervision of an SLP Submit evaluations and treatment plans to insurance as needed under the supervision of an SLP Direct Speech-Language Services Run sessions with prescribed communication programs under the supervision of an SLP Probe proposed changes to communication programs and report findings back to team under the supervision of an SLP Engineer and maximize opportunities for using a variety of language (e.g., requesting, labeling, commenting, answering questions, etc.) under the supervision of an SLP Deliver instruction in accordance with current protocols specific to error correction and errorless teaching when appropriate Will maintain a billable caseload as directed by supervisor Consultative Services Closely monitor client programs through direct observations and review of data under the supervision of an SLP Coordinate and collaborate regularly with Behavior Analysts Provide formal and informal training to staff and families under the supervision of an SLP Program and maintain individualized alternative and augmentative communication systems under the supervision of an SLP Professional Development Maintain provisional licensure Adhere to ASHA guidelines for completion of the Clinical Fellowship and eligibility for the Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) Additional Functions Attends additional trainings as directed by supervisor Adheres to safety protocols Adheres to the mission, vision and values of VIA Position Type This is a full-time position. This position involves working with students who exhibit challenging and/or aggressive behavior.

Requirements

Valid driving license required
Master's degree in Communication Disorders, Speech-Language Pathology, or related field required
Virginia speech-language pathology provisional licensure from the Virginia Board of Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology required
Must be able to work well as part of team

Nice To Haves

Experience with alternative and augmentative communication and individuals with autism preferred
Experience in the application of applied behavior analysis (ABA) preferred

Responsibilities

Evaluate potential clients using appropriate and comprehensive assessments under the supervision of an SLP
Develop observable and measurable treatment goals across the domains of articulation, expressive and receptive language, pragmatics, and alternative and augmentative communication under the supervision of an SLP
Include parent input in treatment plan development under the supervision of an SLP
Submit evaluations and treatment plans to insurance as needed under the supervision of an SLP
Run sessions with prescribed communication programs under the supervision of an SLP
Probe proposed changes to communication programs and report findings back to team under the supervision of an SLP
Engineer and maximize opportunities for using a variety of language (e.g., requesting, labeling, commenting, answering questions, etc.) under the supervision of an SLP
Deliver instruction in accordance with current protocols specific to error correction and errorless teaching when appropriate
Will maintain a billable caseload as directed by supervisor
Closely monitor client programs through direct observations and review of data under the supervision of an SLP
Coordinate and collaborate regularly with Behavior Analysts
Provide formal and informal training to staff and families under the supervision of an SLP
Program and maintain individualized alternative and augmentative communication systems under the supervision of an SLP
Maintain provisional licensure
Adhere to ASHA guidelines for completion of the Clinical Fellowship and eligibility for the Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP)
Attends additional trainings as directed by supervisor
Adheres to safety protocols
Adheres to the mission, vision and values of VIA