Speech & Language Pathologist I

Positions Responsibilities: 

The Speech/Language Pathologist I (SLP) participates as a member of an early intervention multidisciplinary staff and is a member of the clinical diagnostic and treatment team through the Children’s Developmental Services Agency (CDSA).  The primary purpose of this position is to provide comprehensive evaluation, screening, service planning, consultation and technical assistance to young children and their families and direct service if a community provider is not available through the CDSA Provider Network. The SLP completes speech-language communication assessments for children ages birth to three, interprets results to families, CDSA staff, and providers/other agencies as appropriate, establishes outcomes, and provides written documentation for family and clinical record. The SLP works closely with the Early Intervention Service Coordinators on staff to coordinate delivery of services.

Key Duties: 

• Conduct in-home child assessments to determine eligibility for the NC Infant Toddler Program.
• Provide treatment in conjunction with the CDSA team and through coordination with the child’s family.
• Complete patient record notes in a thorough and timely manner in order to adequately document progress.
• Provide consultation to other CDSA team members and providers.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

• Considerable knowledge of and skill in the application of professional speech and language pathology theory, techniques, principles, and procedures; the work unit and the unit policies and procedures; various communicative disorders peculiar to the group of clients served; of and the ability to administer and interpret appropriate diagnostic tests to determine range, nature and/or degree of communication skills. 
• General knowledge of the agency, institution goals and treatment programs; of available referral resources. 
• Ability to formulate, interpret, and implement therapeutic treatment programs applicable to client group served; to express one's self in oral and written form and to maintain client records and charts; to gain the confidence of clients, clients' families, peers, and para-professionals and to work effectively with them to gain cooperation for optimum results.

Minimum Training and Experience: 

Master's degree in speech and language pathology from an appropriately accredited institution and nine months supervised experience as required by the NC Licensing Statute (G.S. 90-292) and possession of a current and valid license issued by the Board of Examiners for Speech and Language Pathologist and Audiologist; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. 

Minimum Training and Experience for a Trainee Appointment:

Master's degree in speech and language pathology from an appropriately accredited institution as required by the N.C. licensing statute (G.S.90-292) to be eligible for granting of a temporary license issued by the N.C. Board of Examiners for Speech and Language Pathologist and Audiologist. The temporary license must be obtained before the first day of employment. Upon receipt of permanent license (9 to 12 months) employee may move into full class.

NOTE: Strong Clinical Fellowship Year candidates will be considered. Anticipated start date will be January 2025. All degrees shall be from an appropriately accredited institution.  Official transcripts will be required upon hire.