Speech Language Pathologist, Sheppard Pratt School - Lanham, MD

Sheppard Pratt

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

, Maryland

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive speech and language services, including assessment and treatment of disorders for students aged 5 to 21. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and develop training programs for staff development.

Qualifications

You have a master's degree in speech pathology and a valid Maryland State license in Speech-Language Pathology. You also have at least six months of related experience, including internships or practicums, and are comfortable providing comprehensive speech and language services to students with diverse needs.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Speech and language services

Speech and language disorders

Individual and group therapy

Staff development and training

Speech pathology techniques

Special education techniques

Job Description

Sheppard Pratt School in Lanham is a nonpublic special education day school providing educational, therapeutic, and daily living services to students ages 5 to 21. Our tailored programs cater to individuals with autism spectrum disorder, intellectual disabilities, multiple disabilities, and other health impairments, ensuring each student receives the support they need to thrive. Every aspect of our school is carefully crafted to meet the unique needs of our students. From the moment students enter our doors, they are greeted by the warm smiles of our dedicated staff and surrounded by sensory-engaging elements like bubble tables and 50-gallon fish tank.

What to expect.

You will provide comprehensive speech and language services to students identified as needing support.

Specific responsibilities include:

  • Identifying, assessing, diagnosing, and treating speech, voice, fluency, hearing, and language disorders in our student population
  • Providing individual and group therapy tailored to the developmental needs of students and complete quality documentation
  • Collaborating with interdisciplinary treatment teams.
  • Developing and presenting speech-language programs for staff development and training.
  • Staying current with advances in speech pathology and special education techniques, especially in school-based settings.

What you’ll get from us.

At Sheppard Pratt, you will work alongside a multi-disciplined team led by a bold vision to change lives. We offer:

  • A commitment to professional development, including a comprehensive tuition reimbursement program to support ongoing education and licensure and/or certification preparation
  • Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits for benefits eligible positions
  • 403b retirement match
  • Generous paid-time-off for benefit eligible positions
  • Complimentary Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Generous mileage reimbursement program

The pay range for this position is $74,127.04 minimum to $118,346.18 maximum.  Pay for this position is determined on a number of factors, including but not limited to, years and level of related experience.

What we need from you.

  • A master’s degree in speech pathology from an accredited college or university.
  • Must have licensure by the Maryland State Department of Health and Mental Hygiene in Speech-Language Pathology (SLP).
  • Six months of related experience, which can include in an internship or practicum.
  • Will accept a Clinical Fellow

WHY SHEPPARD PRATT?
At Sheppard Pratt, we are more than just a workplace. We are a community of healthcare professionals who are dedicated to providing hope and healing to individual’s facing life’s challenges. Join us and be a part of a mission that changes lives!

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Sheppard Pratt

Sheppard Pratt is the largest private, nonprofit provider of mental health, substance use, developmental disability, special education, and social services in the country. A nationwide resource, Sheppard Pratt provides services across a comprehensive continuum of care, spanning both hospital- and community-based resources. Since its founding in 1853, Sheppard Pratt has been innovating the field through research, best practice implementation, and a focus on improving the quality of mental health care on a global level. Sheppard Pratt has been consistently ranked as a top national psychiatric hospital by U.S. News & World Report for 31 years. www.sheppardpratt.org/careers
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