Speech Pathologist | Part-time or Independent Contractor

Pay Competitive

Location Salt Lake City/Utah

Employment type

Full-Time

• Req#: SPEEC
  003817

• Schedule: Mon-Fri 7:30am-5:30pm (flexible schedule within timeframe)
• Pay: $34+ hourly (DOE)
• Status: Full-time
• Location: Salt Lake City, Utah

For over 30 years, Valley Behavioral Health has successfully helped thousands of adults, children, and families access high-quality behavioral health care. Being the largest in the Intermountain West region, Valley offers a significant span of services that ensure that each individual receives the customized care they require to heal and grow. Whether they are living with anxiety and depression, struggling with substance use, or in need of supportive housing, Valley is all-encompassing and here to support our community when they need it most.

With over 800 employees and more than 60 programs across 3 states, we are inspired together to help rebuild lives, strengthen families, and ultimately offer the best quality of care to the communities in which we serve.

Valley is committed to being an organization that promotes authenticity and encourages opportunities for success. Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Advisory Committee consistently reviews our DEI plan and establishes goals for improvement that extend through all levels of the company.

• Career investment, career paths, and growth opportunities
• Enhancing employee experience, health benefits, and wellness initiatives
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusivity - Join our DEI committee and help make a difference.
• Join Valley Pride, our LGBTQIA+ support group, and committee
• Volunteerism and community involvement
• Transparency and strong communication
• Innovation in evidence-based practices we provide
• Flexibility, work-life balance, and fun!

The Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) assesses, plans, and executes treatment plans specifically designed for individuals with autism. The SLP ensures adequate treatment across basic functional communication programs based on verbal behavior strategies and augmentative and alternative communication devices. Some specific duties include:

• Assesses individuals as part of an interdisciplinary team to develop effective treatment goals to increase receptive and expressive communication
• Provides speech and/or language therapy in small group and individual sessions to improve communicative functioning
• Utilizes in-depth knowledge of augmentative and alternative communication (AACs) and provides training to employees and parents on using and maintaining developed communication systems
• Provides ongoing training to employees on the functional implementation of communication training programs and the use of AAC programs
• Consults with employees on a weekly basis to ensure communicative programs are being implemented with fidelity
• Documents, records, reviews, and assesses client data to develop case formulations to document client progress

The Carmen

B. Pingree Center is Utah’s leading autism program for the treatment of children and adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Our Center utilizes ABA Therapy (applied behavioral analysis) to structure specialized curriculum and treatment.

For this role and program, we are looking for someone compassionate in listening to, working with, and advocating for those in need. In addition to sound time management and organization skills, they would need:

• Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology
• Previous experience working with individuals with autism spectrum disorder
• Speech-Language Pathology license in the State of Utah

* Due to our commitment to client health and federal mandates that govern our services, we require all employees to attain the COVID
19 vaccine within 30 days of employment (provided free of cost if needed).*

• PTO. Time off is important, and we make that a priority! This includes 15 days of annual accrued paid leave (increases each year), 10 paid holidays, and 2 wellness days.
• 401k with 5% match (90 days…