Boston Children'S Hospital
Speech & Language Pathologist I (Autism Language Program)
Boston Children'S Hospital, Waltham, Massachusetts, United States, 02453
The
Autism Language Program (ALP)
at Boston Children’s Hospital is seeking a full-time
ASHA Certified Speech-Language Pathologist
with Massachusetts licensure (or license eligibility) who specializes in
Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)
with a focus on autism spectrum disorder (ASD). This is
not a Clinical Fellowship position . The ALP provides dynamic, individualized evaluations and interventions for individuals with complex communication profiles. Clinicians are encouraged to pursue AAC-related research and develop specific clinical interests that align with the mission of the program. Location:
Waltham outpatient clinic, with possible expansion to Brookline or other sites.
Is this the next step in your career Find out if you are the right candidate by reading through the complete overview below. Schedule:
Full-time, on-site with potential hybrid flexibility in the future. One Saturday per month required, with potential for expanded Saturday coverage. Key Responsibilities: Perform AAC evaluations using a feature-matching approach for individuals with a primary diagnosis of ASD
Conduct dynamic communication and language evaluations across receptive, expressive, and speech functioning domains
Interview and counsel patients and families about communication disorders
Plan and implement case management, follow-up, and referrals
Document and report evaluation results clearly and accurately
Collaborate within and across departments to support patient care
Follow all hospital and departmental policies and procedures
Contribute to AAC-related research and/or develop projects within the scope of the clinical role
Develop clinical specialties within AAC and autism that further the mission of the ALP
Minimum Qualifications Education: Master’s degree or higher in Speech-Language Pathology
Experience: Minimum of 1 year of direct clinical experience using AAC tools (from no-tech to high-tech) in evaluation and treatment
Minimum of 1 year of clinical experience working with Level 2–3 autistic individuals with complex communication profiles (e.g., minimally speaking or non-speaking)
Licensure/Certifications: ASHA Certification in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP)
Massachusetts SLP license or license eligibility
Boston Children’s Hospital offers competitive compensation and unmatched benefits including flexible schedules, affordable health, vision and dental insurance, child care and student loan subsidies, generous levels of time off, 403(b) Retirement Savings plan, Pension, Tuition and certain License and Certification Reimbursement, cell phone plan discounts and discounted rates on T-passes. Experience the benefits of passion and teamwork.
Autism Language Program (ALP)
at Boston Children’s Hospital is seeking a full-time
ASHA Certified Speech-Language Pathologist
with Massachusetts licensure (or license eligibility) who specializes in
Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)
with a focus on autism spectrum disorder (ASD). This is
not a Clinical Fellowship position . The ALP provides dynamic, individualized evaluations and interventions for individuals with complex communication profiles. Clinicians are encouraged to pursue AAC-related research and develop specific clinical interests that align with the mission of the program. Location:
Waltham outpatient clinic, with possible expansion to Brookline or other sites.
Is this the next step in your career Find out if you are the right candidate by reading through the complete overview below. Schedule:
Full-time, on-site with potential hybrid flexibility in the future. One Saturday per month required, with potential for expanded Saturday coverage. Key Responsibilities: Perform AAC evaluations using a feature-matching approach for individuals with a primary diagnosis of ASD
Conduct dynamic communication and language evaluations across receptive, expressive, and speech functioning domains
Interview and counsel patients and families about communication disorders
Plan and implement case management, follow-up, and referrals
Document and report evaluation results clearly and accurately
Collaborate within and across departments to support patient care
Follow all hospital and departmental policies and procedures
Contribute to AAC-related research and/or develop projects within the scope of the clinical role
Develop clinical specialties within AAC and autism that further the mission of the ALP
Minimum Qualifications Education: Master’s degree or higher in Speech-Language Pathology
Experience: Minimum of 1 year of direct clinical experience using AAC tools (from no-tech to high-tech) in evaluation and treatment
Minimum of 1 year of clinical experience working with Level 2–3 autistic individuals with complex communication profiles (e.g., minimally speaking or non-speaking)
Licensure/Certifications: ASHA Certification in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP)
Massachusetts SLP license or license eligibility
Boston Children’s Hospital offers competitive compensation and unmatched benefits including flexible schedules, affordable health, vision and dental insurance, child care and student loan subsidies, generous levels of time off, 403(b) Retirement Savings plan, Pension, Tuition and certain License and Certification Reimbursement, cell phone plan discounts and discounted rates on T-passes. Experience the benefits of passion and teamwork.