Essential Functions, Duties & Responsibilities
Core duties and responsibilities include the following:
- Maintain a comprehensive therapy plan for each client while maintaining 46 scheduled sessions per week unless otherwise directed by Director - Speech & Sr. VP-Clinical Services.
- Speech and feeding session durations are scheduled for 30-minute appointments with frequency determined based on clinical recommendations.
- Documentation responsibilities include: pre-authorizations, initial evaluations, re-evaluations, insurance reports, progress reports, and SOAP notes.
- Templates for all documentation are available on the electronic database system used across the company.
- Provide individual therapy to clients focusing on a variety of areas including: speech, language, feeding, AAC, and social skills.
- Participate in collaboration with BCBAs, OTs, outside providers, and families to provide a consistent continuum of care for clients.
- Maintain current certification with state specific licensing board and with American Speech Hearing Association (ASHA) while abiding by the ethical standards.
- Represent BY YOUR SIDE to local ,state, and national organizations in a positive manner when attending professional seminars.
- Provide input and assist in the ongoing growth and development of BY YOUR SIDE.
- Travel, as necessary, to other centers to participate in required trainings such as CPR, CPI, and professional development.
- Uphold and maintain BYS core principles, policies and procedures and ensure HIPAA compliance.
- Other duties and special projects as assigned.
Certifications Required
The following certifications and licensure are required for this position:
- Permanent licensure provided by the state specific licensing board.
- Temporary license must be obtained prior to starting Clinical Fellowship year if applicable.
- Georgia: Georgia Secretary of State.
- Certificate of Clinical Competence as provided by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), if not in Clinical Fellowship Year.
Skills Required
- High interest in working with children on autism spectrum, flexibility and dependability with schedule.
- Familiarity relevant diagnostic tools and procedures.
- Ability to maintain quality, safety and infection control standards.
- Knowledge of sensory and behavioral strategies.
- Exceptional problem solving and strong organizational skills.
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, as well as collaboration skills.
- Ability to think creatively and adjust style and approach, as appropriate to explore different avenues as a way of embracing change and providing the highest quality of therapy.
- Open to give and receive feedback and listen to and acknowledge the feelings, concerns, opinions and ideas of others in order to perform the task.
- Ability to work effectively and efficiently with changing priorities and dependability, from any location.
- Excellent time management skills with the ability to multi-task, prioritize, meet deadlines, and produce high quality deliverables with a strong attention to details.
- Reliable transportation and the ability to travel to different centers, as applicable.
- Proficiency in use of basic technology systems such as Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Teams. Initial onboarding training includes basic overviews of these programs.
