Speech Writer jobs in New Jersey

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Speech Therapist to join our team at =Speech Therapy Plus. The Speech Therapist will work collaboratively with our team of Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) and other professionals to provide speech and language therapy services to children and adolescents with ASD and related developmental disorders. The ideal candidate will have experience working in pediatric speech therapy, conducting speech/language, AAC communication and oral motor assessments, making recommendations and individualized plan of care

Responsibilities include providing speech-language therapy, providing training to team members and families, conducting assessments, creating treatment plans, and monitoring the progress of each child.

Must have ability to counsel parents and provide at come carryover strategies.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive assessments to determine speech and language needs of clients
• Develop individualized treatment plans based on assessment findings and client goals
• Implement evidence-based speech therapy interventions, including but not limited to: language development, articulation therapy, fluency therapy, and social communication skills training
• Provide direct therapy services to clients in both individual and group settings
• Collaborate with BCBAs and other team members to integrate speech therapy goals into clients' overall treatment plans
• Monitor client progress and make necessary adjustments to treatment plans as needed
• Provide education and training to parents and caregivers on strategies for supporting speech and language development at home
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of therapy sessions and client progress

Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program
• Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP)
• State licensure or eligibility for licensure in [State]
• Minimum of 3 years of experience working as a Speech Therapist, preferably in pediatric settings
• Experience working with individuals with autism spectrum disorder and/or related developmental disabilities preferred
• Strong understanding of ABA principles and experience working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams
• AAC experience required
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Proficiency in documentation and record-keeping

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $68.00 - $72.00 per hour

Expected hours: 10 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Continuing education credits
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• In-person
• Outpatient
• Private practice

Ability to Relocate:

• Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person