Speech and Language Pathologist (SLP)

Speech and Language Pathologist Opportunity

Achieving True Self has an incredible opportunity for a talented Speech and Language Pathologist!

Speech Language Pathologists (SLPs) at Achieving True Self (ATS) assist the patient in reaching his or her maximum functional potential through comprehensive assessment and intervention services within The Center of Achievement or other approved locations. Our therapists create a fun, motivating experience to generate the highest level of performance from the individuals we are fortunate to serve, collect data on their programming targets, and provide comprehensive support to their parents and caregivers, teachers, and other members of their treatment team.

Pay Range: $40-$50 per hour for direct, billable hours. $15 per hour for non-billable, indirect hours such as training and onboarding. This is a part time position.

Responsibilities of a Speech and Language Pathologist include, but are not limited to:

• Delivering exceptional customer-focused treatment through ethical interactions.
• Working to prevent, assess, diagnose, and treat speech, language, social communication, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders in children and adults.
• Emphasizes individual motivation and engagement to create the space for ongoing progress.
• Creating individualized assessments and reassessments per deadlines.
• Assessing the family's and consumer's strengths, needs, abilities and preferences.
• Maintaining and completing data collection and treatment records.
• Preparing engaging exercises and activities to use during speech sessions with clients.
• Engage with the community by attending educational presentations, health fairs, and community events, etc, to develop new connections and referrals to facility continuous case growth.
• Providing counseling and consultations for new clients.
• Performing other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the organization.

Where is ATS Located?

This position would be located in our Center of Achievement located in Abingdon, MD. Our other centers are located in PA and WV. This position is not a remote position and will require you to be onsite and work some after-school/evening hours as clients schedules require.

What are the Benefits of Working at ATS?

• Center-based environment
• Paid time off accrued based on hours worked.
• Employer-paid life insurance, retirement options with 401K match, as well as supplemental, voluntary insurance to include short term disability plans for those who qualify, once the 20 hours per week threshold is reached.
• 12 floating holiday hours (for qualifying staff).
• Paid indirect time for mileage and travel reimbursement, training and mentoring.
• Opportunity to focus on clinical collaboration with field experts in order to develop skills
• Daily operational and administrative support from the leadership team (authorizations, billing, scheduling and more).
• Use of innovative technology including EHR for data collection and analytics through Chromebook (provided to staff).
• Diversity & Inclusion at the core of our company culture.
• Transformational leadership team that empowers individuals to thrive, grow, contribute, and ultimately feel appreciated.

The best perk we can offer is to provide you with the chance to make a difference in young lives while working with talented and dedicated people who love what they do.

What Qualifications Do I Need to Join the ATS Team?

• Master's Degree required
• Speech and Language Pathologist License required
• ASHA Certification is a plus!
• Comfortable working with all age ranges.
• Experience with Autism strongly preferred.
• Must have problem solving skills, excellent interpersonal skills, strong organizational skills, and possess mature judgment.
• Compassionate demeanor, with a strong desire to help clients develop, maximizing their potential and capitalizing on their strengths.
• A drive to be part of an innovative, expanding company with amazing potential for growth
• A valid driver's license with proof of car insurance and a good driving record is required
• Spanish fluency is a plus, but not required

Who is ATS, and What is our Mission?

Achieving True Self is passionately cultivating and inspiring growth through the delivery of evidenced based treatment to assist individuals, families, organizations and their surrounding communities to achieve their self-defined goals. Through a supportive organizational culture focused on developing and retaining team members, we are determined to change the world by instilling hope and helping each person whose life we touch achieve their truest self.

Achieving True Self is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer that celebrates differences and thrives on diversity. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against because of their race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or factors and characteristics prohibited by local, state or federal laws.