Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP)/Temporary

The League Education and Treatment Center is seeking an experienced Speech Pathologist to provide services to special needs children ages 2 years, 9 months to 5 years at the Joan Fenichel Therapeutic Nursery.  This is a contract assignment that will last 5–6 months starting in late March.  The Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) will work with children presented with varied diagnoses including; ED, LD, ADD/ADHD, ASD; provide individual and group therapy sessions, keep up-to-date records, conduct assessments as needed and participate in team meetings and parent training.

Principal Qualifications:

• Master’s degree or equivalent in Speech Language Pathology
• NYSED certification as Teacher of the Speech and Hearing Handicapped (TSHH) or Teacher of Students with Speech and Language Disabilities (TSSLD)
• NYS SLP License and Asha certification (CCC)

Additional Abilities and Characteristics:

• Interest and willingness to work in an environment with students that exhibit a wide variety of communication needs
• Ability to work collaboratively and as part of a multi-disciplinary team required
• Skills in written and verbal communications sufficient to effectively provide direction and counseling and maintain required documentation.

Schedule:

Full-time (5 days/week)

The League Education and Treatment Center is a non-profit agency dedicated to improving the lives of individuals with psychiatric and developmental disabilities.  Each day, we serve over 500 at-risk and underserved children and adults from all parts of the greater New York City area.  EEO/AA/M/F/Vets/Disabled.

For immediate consideration, please email your resume to: Employment@LeagueCenter.org