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Melmark

Speech Language Pathologist

Melmark, Andover, Massachusetts, us, 05544

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Speech Language Pathologist School Based Speech-Language Pathologist

Melmark Overview Melmark is a nonprofit organization providing clinically-sophisticated evidence-based special education, residential, vocational, and therapeutic services for children and adults diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders, developmental and intellectual disabilities, acquired brain injuries, medical complexities, and other neurological and genetic disorders.

Speech-Language Pathologist Overview Join our dedicated team as a Speech-Language Pathologist at Melmark New England, where you will be responsible for identifying, diagnosing, and providing therapy to individuals with communication disorders. You will manage treatment through direct therapeutic services, track information, and offer consultative services as needed. This role is ideal for a skilled therapist who can work with children, adolescents, and adults with autism spectrum disorders, acquired brain injuries, neurological diseases, and comorbid mental health disorders. You will implement highly technical clinical and teaching programs, requiring constant alertness, attentiveness, and readiness to respond to students' needs.

Speech-Language Pathologist Schedule and Salary Information

Monday to Friday 7:30am - 4:00pm

$97,000-$107,000 based on experience

Speech-Language Pathologist Requirements

Minimum of a Master’s Degree as a Speech-Language Therapist from an Educational Services Board approved university program

Experience with augmentative communication and dysphagia

CCC-SLP certification from the ASHA and certification as a Speech-Language Pathologist with Massachusetts

Experience and/or training in augmentative communication, manual communication, and clinical or practicum background with Developmentally Delayed, Emotionally/Behaviorally Disturbed, Cognitively Challenged, Autism, Pervasive Development Disorder, and Brain Injured individuals

Speech-Language Pathologist Responsibilities

Provide direct clinical speech-language pathology services to Melmark New England individuals

Manage treatment through direct therapeutic services, tracking information, and offering consultative services as needed

Accurately implement Behavior Support Plans for each student as designed

Collect data accurately and demonstrate good problem-solving skills while working with students

Implement IEP objectives as written and designed, ensuring maximum independence growth

Develop baseline data sheets in conjunction with the Curriculum Coordinator and deliver them to the Educational Coordinator timely

Conduct thorough assessments/screenings upon student admission and complete discharge summaries as needed

Speech-Language Pathologist Benefits

Work with a nationally known leader in quality-driven initiatives

Generous Paid Time Off Benefits including Vacation, Holiday, and Sick!

Melmark Sponsored Pension Plan AND 403(b) with employer matching

Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts for Health and Dependent Care

Life, AD&D, and Disability insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Student Loan Reimbursement

Professional Conference and Research Opportunities

Onsite CEUs at no cost to employees

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