Speech Language Pathologist - Children's Behavioral Health Center

Speech Language Pathologist - Children's Behavioral Health Center

Our NEW Pediatric Behavioral Health Center is scheduled to open in December 2026. Candidates applying for this position should expect a start date after July 1, 2026. All applicants must be 21 years of age or older and provide two professional references as part of the hiring process.

*SLP positions are available at levels I, II, or III, depending on experience and education.

Performs foundational Speech-Language Pathology skills to evaluate, diagnose, and recommend individualized treatment plans for patients with speech, language, communication, and swallowing disorders.

Essential Responsibilities:

Responsibilities listed in this section are core to the position. Inability to perform these responsibilities with or without an accommodation may result in disqualification from the position.

• Interprets routine provider referrals and evaluates patients with speech, language, communication, and swallowing disorders.
• Makes preliminary diagnoses and formulates individualized treatment plans, including regular assessment of progress.
• Ensures compliance with system-wide, local, state, and federal regulatory requirements by applying relevant standards and best practices.
• Educates patients and their families about their condition, treatment plan, and strategies for home management.
• Collaborates with other healthcare professionals to support comprehensive care.
• Attends departmental meetings.

General Responsibilities:

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Level I Minimum Qualifications:

Education Requirements:

• Master's degree in Speech Pathology or equivalent degree for foreign graduates.

Experience Requirements:

• No experience required.

License/Certification/Registration Requirements:

• Current license from the Oklahoma Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology.
• Current Basic Life Support issued by the American Heart Association required upon hire.
• Certificate of Clinical Competence.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Working knowledge of equipment, supplies, Home Exercise Programs (HEP), and discharge instructions to facilitate a safe discharge plan.
• Ability to synthesize information from multiple sources and identify relevant clinical data.
• Communicates effectively with patients and caregivers, considering cultural and language needs.
• Ability to establish and maintain integrity and trust with patients by advocating in the patient's best interest.
• Proficient written and oral communication skills characterized by candor, empathy, compassion, openness, integrity, and ability to be diplomatic.
• Demonstrates independence and teamwork while maintaining professionalism and civility.
• Proficient in electronic documentation and digital tools (e.g., EMR, Microsoft Office, cloud-based platforms).
• Promotes an inclusive workplace that values diversity and equity.
• Shows dedication to continuous learning through internal and external educational opportunities.

Level II Minimum Qualifications:

Education Requirements

• Master's degree in Speech Pathology or equivalent degree for foreign graduates.

Experience Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience.

License/Certification/Registration Requirements

• Current license from the Oklahoma Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology. Current Basic Life Support issued by the American Heart Association required upon hire.
• Certificate of Clinical Competence.
• Current Basic Life Support issued by the American Heart Association required upon hire.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Advanced knowledge of equipment, supplies, Home Exercise Programs (HEP), and discharge instructions to facilitate a safe discharge plan.
• Synthesizes information from multiple sources, recognizing patterns and clinical complexities.
• Communicates effectively and compassionately with patients and caregivers, considering cultural and language needs.
• Ability to establish and maintain integrity and trust with patients by advocating in the patient's best interest.
• Advanced written and oral communication skills characterized by candor, empathy, compassion, openness, integrity, and ability to be diplomatic.
• Demonstrates autonomy and effective teamwork while maintaining professionalism and civility.
• Advanced proficiency in electronic documentation and digital tools (e.g., EMR, Microsoft Office, cloud-based platforms).
• Champions diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
• Shows dedication to continuous learning through internal and external educational opportunities.
• Applies clinical knowledge and skills autonomously across multiple areas of practice, consistently demonstrating efficiency, adaptability, and sound clinical judgment in diverse healthcare settings.

Level III Minimum Qualifications:

Education Requirements

• Master's degree in Speech Pathology or equivalent degree for foreign graduates.

Experience Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience.

License/Certification/Registration Requirements

• Current license from the Oklahoma Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology. Current Basic Life Support issued by the American Heart Association required upon hire.
• Certificate of Clinical Competence.
• Current Basic Life Support issued by the American Heart Association required upon hire.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Expert knowledge of equipment, supplies, Home Exercise Programs (HEP), and discharge instructions to facilitate a safe discharge plan.
• Integrates and synthesizes information from diverse sources, recognizing patterns and clinical nuances.
• Demonstrates expert communication skills, adapting to cultural and linguistic needs of patients and families.
• Ability to establish and maintain integrity and trust with patients by advocating in the patient's best interest.
• Expert written and oral communication skills characterized by candor, empathy, compassion, openness, integrity, and ability to be diplomatic.
• Functions independently and leads within interdisciplinary teams while fostering a collaborative environment.
• Expert proficiency in electronic documentation and digital tools (e.g., EMR, Microsoft Office, cloud-based platforms).
• Leads efforts to create an inclusive and equitable workplace.
• Shows dedication to continuous learning through internal and external educational opportunities.
• Applies advanced clinical knowledge and judgment across diverse settings, consistently demonstrating leadership, adaptability, and excellence in care delivery.