Under the general supervision of the Behavioral Health Program Director, Speech Therapists (STs) work closely with the multi-disciplinary team to ensure speech goals are targeted in all settings. Companion Plus Care strives to understand the developmental needs of every client. Our team of skilled Speech Therapists conduct a thorough evaluation and then use proven strength-based approaches to help clients become successful and confident communicator. Principal Duties and Responsibilities: Evaluate levels of speech, language, or swallowing difficulty. Identify clients' goals for treatment. Assessing the home and work environments of clients and deciding what adjustments are needed. Create and carry out an individualized treatment plan that addresses specific functional needs. Teach clients how to make sounds, improve their voices, and maintain fluency. Assessing, diagnosing, screening, and preventing language, speech, and swallowing disorders. Communicating with the patient, and liaising with their family members, physicians, and teachers to design effective treatment plans. Evaluates effects of treatment at various stages and adjusts treatments to achieve maximum benefit. Evaluating patient progress and implementing changes to therapy programs as required. Maintaining professional knowledge and technical progress to provide clients with the best treatment program available. Complying with federal, state, and local certification requirements. Evaluating patient condition regarding physical and basic mental health. Attending all required leadership training meetings. Completes documentation as required. Maintains all updated credentials standards and trainings. Performs other position-related duties as assigned, depending on assignment setting.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities Excellent interpersonal communication skills Knowledge of behavioral health and mental health principles and practices. Knowledge of and developing treatment plans. Knowledge of developing speech disorders and available therapies Knowledge of community integration development. Knowledge of CMS, MDHHS policies, rules, regulations, and procedures Assessment Skills. Evaluation Skills. Organizational Skills. Decision Making Skills. Teamwork Skills. Sound understanding of speech-related disorders and treatments. Ability to communicate orally. Ability to communicate in writing. Ability to work effectively with others. Ability to work with an ethnically, linguistically, culturally, economically, and socially diverse population. Comfortable using a computer for various tasks.
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