Speech-Language Pathologist

About Children’s Specialized ABA

Children’s Specialized ABA is designed to address the comprehensive needs of children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). By leveraging the expertise of the Children’s Specialized Hospital Autism Center of Excellence, the program aims to expand access to innovative and compassionate care, empowering children diagnosed with autism to thrive.

Children’s Specialized ABA offers home-based, community-based, and center-based ABA therapy.

At Children’s Specialized ABA, we envision a future where every child diagnosed with autism has access to innovative and compassionate care, empowering them to thrive and reach their full potential. Our vision is built on four core values:

• Inclusivity:
  We celebrate the diversity within the Autism spectrum and are committed to creating an inclusive environment that respects and values each person’s individual strengths and differences.

• Innovation:
  We foster a culture of creativity and collaboration, exploring new ideas to develop personalized solutions that enhance quality of life for all children with Autism.

• Connection:
  We actively engage with the health systems and broader community to coordinate services and care for people with Autism.

• Quality and Safety:
  We invest in research and training to provide cutting-edge, effective, safe, and personalized services tailored to the unique needs of those we serve.

Join Us as a Speech-Language Pathologist

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Speech-Language Pathologist to join our team at Children’s Specialized. In this role you will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to assess, diagnose, and treat speech, language, and communication. You will apply evidence-based therapeutic approaches to enhance communication skills, social interaction, and overall quality of life for individuals receiving Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services.

What You'll Do:

Assessment and Diagnosis

• Conduct comprehensive speech and language evaluations to assess communication skills, including articulation, fluency, language comprehension, social communication, and pragmatics.

• Interpret assessment results in developing individualized treatment plans and goals aligned with the client’s needs and ABA objectives.

• Collaborate with Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBA), and other team members to integrate speech and language goals with behavioral interventions.

• Administer autism diagnostic evaluations under the supervision of a licensed psychologist.

• Write diagnostic autism reports under the training and guidance of a licensed psychologist.

Therapeutic Intervention

• Implement evidence-based speech and language therapies, using techniques that promote language acquisition, communication development and social interaction.

• Tailor interventions for children with ASD to enhance functional communication and reduce communication-related challenges.

• Provide family education and support, teaching caregivers strategies to reinforce communication goals at home.

• Collaboration and Teamwork

• Work alongside Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and other clinical professionals to create and adjust treatment plans, as necessary.

• Actively participate in team meetings, case reviews, and training to ensure an integrated approach to client care.

Documentation and Reporting

• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of client assessments, treatment plans, progress notes and communication logs.

• Prepare reports summarizing progress and outcomes to share with parents and other stakeholders.

• Monitor and evaluate client progress and adjust treatment strategies as needed.

What You'll Need

• Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program.

• Experience conducting ADOS, CARS and autism diagnostics under the supervision of a psychologist.

• Current and valid state licensure as a Speech-Language Pathologist.

• 1 year of experience working with children with ASD.

• Excellent communication, organizational, and documentation skills.

• Ability to manage a caseload effectively.

Work Location & Hours:

This is a full-time, hybrid position in Neptune, NJ. The core hours for this role are 8:30am to 5:00pm.

Why Work With Children’s Specialized ABA?

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