Speech Language Pathologist Assistant

Are you looking for a purpose-driven career? At Metrocare, we serve our neighbors with developmental or mental health challenges by helping them find lives that are meaningful and satisfying.

Metrocare is the largest provider of mental health services in North Texas, serving over 55,000 adults and children annually. For over 50 years, Metrocare has provided a broad array of services to people with mental health challenges and developmental disabilities. In addition to behavioral health care, Metrocare provides primary care centers for adults and children, services for veterans and their families, accessible pharmacies, housing, and supportive social services.

Alongside clinical care, researchers and teachers from Metrocare’s Altshuler Center for Education & Research are advancing mental health beyond Dallas County while providing critical workforce to the state.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The Speech Language Pathologist Assistant provides speech language therapy, education, plans and support to ECI children and families under the clinical supervision of the Speech Language Pathologist (SLP‑CCC).

• Develops, implements and provides individual speech language therapy with infants and toddlers in a variety of inclusive and natural settings.
• Provides families with consultation and therapy services in the home, clinic, or other community-based settings.
• Uses assistive technology/adaptive equipment to assist in daily living skills and to promote independence.
• Provides consultation and training for other Interdisciplinary team members to facilitate therapy programs.
• Implements clinical feedback and service plans assigned by the Speech Language Therapist.
• Coordinates interdisciplinary services for families.
• Completes accurate and timely documentation including progress notes, and other required documentation.
• Contributes to the growth of the agency through additional activities (i.e. volunteering, outreach, committees, etc.).
• Attends weekly and other required ECI team meetings.
• Works in accordance with ECI philosophy regarding natural environment and teamwork with other ECI practices to include working in the homes of families served and other community-settings (i.e. daycares).
• Complies with ECI of Metrocare and ECI State policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Self-motivating, professional acumen, supervision skills, problem solving, respect for confidentiality, good communication skills for public speaking and presentation skills.
• Passionate in advocating for and educating children.
• Knowledgeable about community resources and service delivery systems.

• Bachelors Degree in Speech Language Therapy or other applicable area.
• Two (2) or more years experience working with individual with intellectual developmental disabilities.

• Ability to work with reports and numbers.

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one or two-step instructions.
• Ability to deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables.

• Use computer, printer, and software programs necessary to the position (e.g., Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint).
• Ability to utilize Internet for resources.
• Ability to use Metrocare computer software (My Avatar, Northstar, T-Kids, Word, etc.).

• Licensed Speech Language Therapy Assistant by the Texas State Board of Examiners.
• Current State of Texas Driver License or if you live in another state, must be currently licensed in that state.
• If licensed in another state, must obtain Texas Driver License within three (3) months of employment.
• Liability insurance required if employee…