Speech Therapist

SCCMHA JOB VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Speech Therapist

Pay Range: $83,352.52 - $ annually

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:

Under general supervision of Mental Health Supervisor (Enhanced Health Services), performs professional speech assessments/assignments, develops goals and objectives utilizing the methods and techniques through the person-centered-planning process® (PCP) for adults and children, through Saginaw County Community Mental Health Authority (SCCMHA). Monitors goals, objectives and attends service planning meetings as needed by striving to restore, promote and enhance speech performance. This position will be knowledgeable about and actively support culturally competent recovery-based practices;

person centered planning as a shared decision-making process with the individual, who defines his/her life goals and is assisted in developing a unique path toward those goals; and a trauma informed culture of safety to aid persons served in the recovery process.

• Performs assessments using person-centered principles to evaluate basic physical abilities such as swallowing, speech, cognitive communication, fluency, language, and hearing.
• Evaluates individuals by assessing many aspects of communication skills using therapeutic service intervention and writing professional reports to summarize findings and develop treatment strategies to maximize independence.
• Services application of therapeutic techniques in areas such as cognitive communication; speech intelligibility; oral motor skills; swallowing disorders/dysphagia; perceptual abilities; orientation; memory; pragmatics; psychosocial expression; and/or functional communication.
• Treating and supporting children and adults including, but not limited to, improving non-verbal communication, speech pragmatics, conversation skills, and concept skills who may have a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder, Intellectual Developmental Disability, and Severe Emotional Disturbance.
• Evaluates weaknesses/need(s) of the individual relative to their desired outcomes and writes skill building and/or therapeutic clinical goal(s) for the individual to achieve. Develops objectives, goals and implementation procedures and communicates to staff about how to initiate/implement these goals.
• Performs regular monitoring of the plan as appropriate. Reviews information from staff and summarizes what each person has done in multiple settings to meet objectives. Evaluates for progress, no change, or regression and makes appropriate goal and objective revisions.
• Participates as a member of a SCCMHA interdisciplinary team, made up of the persons served and other healthcare professionals, that collaborate with a common purpose to enhance the individual care and outcomes.
• When appropriate, develops/creates speech related learning materials and/or simple adaptive communication devices for the individual use as part of a treatment strategy.
• Meets and consults over the telephone and/or face to face with case holder, nurse, therapist, other clinicians, person served, family and/or home provider. Summarizes findings from assessment and makes recommendations for maximizing use of evidence-based practices.
• Provides counseling and support of individuals and/or families on speech disorders and on how to cope with the stress associated with these problems. Develop treatment techniques to use at home or community and on how to modify behavior that impedes communication.
• Obtains information on individual behavior and progress at home to provide perspective individual skill level in order to assist the individual in achieving their goals.
• Acts as the resource on speech therapy services and provides training opportunities to staff. May plan and conduct lectures and training programs on speech therapy and related topics to staff, persons served, support person(s) and/or community groups.
• May participate in the person-centered planning meeting if the individual and/or guardian requests.
• Maintains accurate records regarding services provided on behalf of individuals receiving services at Saginaw County Community Mental Health Authority (SCCMHA).
• Participates in staff meetings to receive current information, guidance, and direction from supervisor.
• Adheres to the mission, vision, core values, and operating principles of SCCMHA at all times.

• Socializes informally with individuals to facilitate friendly, respectful treatment relationship with the individual and family And Adult Foster Care (AFC) home/s.
• Attends meetings, seminars, workshops, and community events related to public mental health mission.
• Reacts productively to change and handles other essential tasks as assigned.
• Uses computer hardware and software to perform tasks.
• Participates in Quality Improvement functions.

Reports to:

Mental Health Supervisor (Enhanced Health Services)

Supervises:
None

Works in various locations including both internal and…