UCP of Central Arizona

Job Description

JOB INFORMATION

Job Title: Speech Therapist (Clinic) Department:Therapy

Reports To: Therapy Clinic Manager Category: Exempt/Salary

Supervises:InternsSAFETY SENSITIVE POSITION

Job Function

The Speech Therapist provides direct Speech Therapy services to members and families that UCP serves in a clinic setting.

Essential Functions:

  • Provides assessments and direct therapy services in individual or small group sessions at the main site or at satellites locations. Participates with teachers and other therapists in extending therapy into programs other than UCP.
  • Develops a therapeutic approach to communication that can be carried out in the home and relates to daily living with members, families, and/or caregivers. Assists members, families, and/or caregivers to follow through on programs developed.
  • Works as part of a comprehensive interdisciplinary team on the implementation of individual goals and objectives for each member.
  • Completes evaluations, contact notes, IFSP/ISP's and all written documentation as needed. Develops prescriptive speech therapy programs for individuals in conjunction with staff, consultants, and referral sources. Identifies needs for communication and augmentative communication devices. Attends and contributes to staff meetings and case conferences.
  • Assists in training in the use of augmentative devices or alternative forms of communication.
  • Coordinates Speech Therapy programs and services with other community agencies and professional groups.
  • Assist with providing staff in-services.
  • Supervision of speech therapy students.
  • Meets productivity benchmarks
  • Other duties as necessary to promote communication development, and to ensure the health, safety, and general welfare of members and families.
  • Maintain confidentiality
  • Demonstrate UCP’s Values

Qualifications:

Minimum: Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology, with a pediatric internship. Verifiable experience writing prescriptive programs.

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Preferred: Master's degree in Speech Pathology, with one or more years of experience working with children with developmental or multiple disabilities. Verifiable experience developing and implementing IFSP/IEP's in conjunction with a multi-disciplinary team. Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Licenses/Certificates:

  • Must possess Registered Speech Therapist License.
  • ASHA Certification.
  • Must possess a valid driver’s license and adequate insurance coverage per UCP policy.

Requirements:

  • Must meet agency licensure standards for fingerprinting, CPR and First aid.
  • Advanced computer skills. Ability to use technology on hardware devices, mobile phones and software programs
  • Must have internet access.
  • Must have reliable transportation with daily access to vehicle

Physical Requirements

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly is required to sit, stand, walk and manipulate (lift, carry, move) mediumto heavy weights up to 50 pounds. Must be able to bend, kneel, squat, walk and run. Requires good hand-eye coordination, arm, hand and finger dexterity, including ability to grasp, and visual acuity to use a keyboard, operate equipment and read , adequate hearing to perform job duties in person and over the phone.

The work environment includes an office environment, out in the community and travel by automobile. Exposure to changing weather conditions and moderate noise levels.

training Requirements

In accordance with UCP guidelines, it is necessary for employees to complete a series of trainings to meet the criteria for this position. The training department will provide a specific departmental guide for these requirements including additional updates.

Work Environment

The work environment could consist of an office environment, and natural environment of the children and families, with stationary office equipment or remote computer devices.

FORM Validation

This description is intended to describe the essential responsibilities, it is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and requirements. Other functions may be assigned and the Department Director retains the right to add or change the duties any time.

Employee signature: ______Date: ______

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Job Description/TX Speech Therapist (Clinic) - revised 10/25/2018