Speech Pathologist- Camp Colonie (Temporary)

Job DescriptionWe are hiring in Cohoes NY! Join us this summer at Camp Colonie for an exciting opportunity as a Speech Language Pathologist.Applicants must be available June 29- August 14What You'll DoAs a Speech Language Pathologist you will evaluate communication skills to include: receptive language, expressive language, articulation, voice, fluency, oral-motor skills and hearing. You will develop a comprehensive service plan according to program policies and regulations, including school, outpatient, etc.Your Responsibilities Will Include:Provide therapy as outlined by treatment plan of communication disorders of Individual Treatment Plan/Individual Education Plan.Maintain professional standards in and out of the Center in compliance with the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Code of Ethics.Instruct and counsel students/clients and/or their families regarding the specific nature of their communications impairments and how to best deal with this in various speaking situations.Attend IEP meetings, staffing, case conferences and department meetings.Maintain appropriate records: progress notes and reports, evaluations, plans, case conference reports and discharge summaries.Get and track insurance authorizations when applicable.Complete departmental program evaluation in accordance with agency policy and proceduresFunction as a case manager and assist in coordinating and obtaining other needed services.Supervise clinical fellowship year for staff speech language pathologist where appropriate.You're a great fit for this role if you have:Masters Degree or its equivalent in the field of Speech PathologyHold Certificate of Clinical Competence from American Speech/Hearing AssociationOR be in clinical fellowship yearCurrent state Speech/Language Pathologist licenseThree years experience working with young children as a speech/language pathologist is preferredCompensation: $42.00-46.00/hr.Position Type: Full Time - TemporaryWho We AreCamp Colonie is a unique, outdoor summer school and recreational program for for children and young adults 5-21 years of age. The camp provides a supportive and supervised program for individuals with physical, developmental, or emotional disabilities as well as typically developing children and young adults.