Job Purpose

The Speech-Language Pathologist (Clinical Fellow) (SLP-CF) develops and implements clinical interventions for children with autism spectrum disorder and/or related disabilities who experience communication deficits under the supervision of an experienced Speech-Language Pathologist. Treatment occurs primarily in the Pediatric ABA clinic space; however, occasional visits to homes, schools, or other providers may occur for service coordination. The SLP-CF provides intervention related to all areas of communication and provides parent and staff consult and training as needed. The SLP-CF takes an active role in ensuring all communication services are delivered in accordance with current evidence-based practices and are provided in an ethical manner. The SLP-CF works collaboratively with Behavior Analysts, Behavior Technicians, and other VIA staff as appropriate. The SLP-CF maintains a weekly billable caseload of service hours as directed by their supervisor.

Duties and Responsibilities

Treatment Plan Development and Implementation

• Evaluate potential clients using appropriate and comprehensive assessments under the supervision of an SLP
• Develop observable and measurable treatment goals across the domains of articulation, expressive and receptive language, pragmatics, and alternative and augmentative communication under the supervision of an SLP
• Include parent input in treatment plan development under the supervision of an SLP
• Submit evaluations and treatment plans to insurance as needed under the supervision of an SLP

Direct Speech-Language Services

• Run sessions with prescribed communication programs under the supervision of an SLP
• Probe proposed changes to communication programs and report findings back to team under the supervision of an SLP
• Engineer and maximize opportunities for using a variety of language (e.g., requesting, labeling, commenting, answering questions, etc.) under the supervision of an SLP
• Deliver instruction in accordance with current protocols specific to error correction and errorless teaching when appropriate
• Will maintain a billable caseload as directed by supervisor

Consultative Services

• Closely monitor client programs through direct observations and review of data under the supervision of an SLP
• Coordinate and collaborate regularly with Behavior Analysts 
• Provide formal and informal training to staff and families under the supervision of an SLP
• Program and maintain individualized alternative and augmentative communication systems under the supervision of an SLP

Professional Development

• Maintain provisional licensure
• Adhere to ASHA guidelines for completion of the Clinical Fellowship and eligibility for the Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP)

Additional Functions

• Attends additional trainings as directed by supervisor
• Adheres to safety protocols
• Adheres to the mission, vision and values of VIA

Position Type

This is a full-time position. This position involves working with students who exhibit challenging and/or aggressive behavior.

• Valid driving license required
• Master's degree in Communication Disorders, Speech-Language Pathology, or related field required
• Virginia speech-language pathology provisional licensure from the Virginia Board of Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology required
• Experience with alternative and augmentative communication and individuals with autism preferred
• Experience in the application of applied behavior analysis (ABA) preferred
• Must be able to work well as part of team