Speech & Language Pathologist

The Speech and Language Pathologist, CCC will provide direct speech therapy services for babies and toddlers birth to ages 36 months; perform discipline specific therapeutic evaluations for determination of need for direct therapy; conduct ECI developmental assessments using a required standardized assessment tool dictated by ECI-HHSC in a team setting and complete the associated documentation for the consumer and program.

Essential functions are the basic job duties that an employee must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation. The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. The omission of a function does not preclude management from assigning essential duties not listed herein if such duties relate to the position.

• Supervises the work of assigned personnel, including assigning and reviewing work, providing guidance, and conducting performance evaluations.
• Conducts and interprets assessments and/or evaluations in area of profession.
• Facilitates entry into services for eligible children from birth up through 36 months of age, and their families.
• Participates in the development of Individualized Family Services Plans (IFSP) in a Routines Based Family Centered process.
• Ensures clinical documentation is submitted in accordance with Center standards and meets all designated requirements.
• Ensures resources and supports are available and provided to children and families during their daily routines in the natural environment.
• Links and refers families/caregivers to appropriate services (internal and/or external) as indicated.
• Provides Case-management/targeted case management (TCM) to families of eligible children and those involved with the children in their natural environments, as necessary to reach IFSP outcomes, procedures, and measurable criteria.
• Participates as a member of the ECI Interdisciplinary Team.
• Abides by license, registration, or certification requirements and by the established rules of supervision and conduct for profession.
• Provides consultation and support to families and other team members in providing services to children.
• Meets all ECI-HHSC required indicators:
  Timely Services (28 days);45-day Timeline;
  Transition Elements (Planning, Notification, Conference);
  Median Delivered Hours per Child per month;
  Delivery of Billable Hours per Month (80+>);
  Timely Documentation within the agency requirement of 23 hours from date of service.
• Performs other related duties as required.

• Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited university.
• One (1) to three (3) years of experience in the practice of Speech Therapy and at least six (6) months’ working with pediatrics population of early childhood.

• State of Texas Speech-Language Pathology License.
• Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC).

• Must maintain a valid driver’s license and automobile insurance coverage, be able to travel as needed, and be able to meet on a consistent basis the driving record requirements of the Company’s auto insurance carrier if you drive your vehicle during company business.
• Must maintain required credentials and mandatory training requirements to ensure compliance with all State regulations and CHCS policies.
• Obtain and renew standard First Aid, CPR, Clinical Records, and Universal Precautions Trainings as required by the Center and ECI-HHSC State Program.
• Must be able to meet the physical requirements to complete pediatric CPR training including lifting up to 12 lbs. and supporting up to 55 lbs.; bending, stooping and getting on and off the…