Speech Language Pathologist

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Company Overview Minds Matter, LLC is an organization dedicated to helping individuals who have experienced a brain injury live independently at home. Our innovative experts provide services and resources that empower consumers to relearn, reinvent and reconnect in their communities. We believe in a holistic, person-directed approach to care. Your goals are our goals. Our consumers work with physical, occupational, cognitive, behavioral, and speech therapists as well as Transitional Living Services staff who help consumers learn independent living skills so they can live, work and play in the community.  
Job Summary We are currently seeking a part-time Speech Language Pathologist for our Kansas and Missouri  region. You must have a dual license.  Successful candidate will provide treatment of speech and/or language disorders, such as problems with the actual production of sounds and difficulty understanding or putting words together to communicate ideas. Assessment and treatment of persons with brain injury may include the areas of language (listening, talking, reading, writing), cognition (attention, memory, sequencing, planning, time management, problem solving), motor speech skills and articulation, and conversational skills. Speech/Language Therapy can also address issues related to swallowing, respiration, and voice. Responsibilities and Duties Responsible for learning and implementing all aspects of Minds Matter, LLC philosophical principles in all aspects of service delivery.Perform evaluations that address consumers' mental abilities and analyze medical data to determine best methods and strategies for therapies.Complete documentation as deemed necessary by an individual's plan of care (IE: evaluations, progress notes, daily notes, letters of medical necessity, etc.)Integrate employment, educational and independent living goals into therapy.Collaborate with consumer and other professional staff to determine when goals are being met.Attend team meetings and assist consumer in goal setting.Provide services only as designated on each individual consumer's authorized plan of care.Assist with the selection and utilization of adaptive equipment and/or augmentative alternative communication devices as well processes for home and community environment.Work directly with consumers to improve skills in all aspects of their life goals.Document sessions with the consumer the day of the service and is goal driven, concise, factual, and clear.  Educate and train families and caregivers about the consequences of brain injury strategies and techniques and communicate with them about goals and progress as needed.Attend all trainings and workshops to maintain ability to provide the most up to date, effective and evidence based practice.Establish and maintain a professional rapport with all consumers, co-workers, referral agents and representatives of other community agencies and services.Promote public relations throughout the agency and community for the program.Demonstrate a willingness to serve on agency and interagency task groups as requested.Perform other duties as assigned by supervisors.Provide care and maintenance for Minds Matter LLC issued iPad and iPhone.Maintain confidentiality of protected health information in accordance with HIPAA regulations.Possibly serve as a consumer's team lead, which entails being accountable for updating goal plans and team meeting history forms during the team meetings with progress, effectiveness of strategies, concerns, task assignments to team members, or changes to goals.  Qualifications and Skills Must have a license in Kansas and Missouri Ability to teach skills to individuals with disabilities.High degree of sensitivity towards all people.Ability to deal professionally with persons on a one to one basis.Ability to effectively plan, coordinate and assist with all aspects of a consumer's life.Excellent time management skills, often changing from one task to another without loss of efficiency or composure.CreativityExcellent verbal and written communication skills.Ability to meet deadlines.Basic to moderate technology skills, as our electronic medical record system is run on an iPad.  Education and Experience Successful completion of a Speech Language Pathology Program from an accredited university.Must be currently eligible for the Clinical Fellowship YearExperience working with people with disabilities is appreciated.Requirements Some lifting required for consumers with physical needsRequires good verbal skills and listening abilityMust be able to read and writeBasic iPad proficiencyHave reliable transportation**Talk to us more for possible hybrid options**


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