Gulfsouth Autism Center is looking for a compassionate and dedicated Speech Language Pathologist or Clinical Fellow to work with the children and families we support. Our organization helps preschool-aged autistic children develop social-communication, articulation, feeding, sensory-emotional regulation, and self-advocacy skills to better participate and engage in the world around them.
We are a multidisciplinary clinic with offices throughout Southeast Louisiana. We are looking for a full-time SLP for our Prairieville location. If you are passionate about working with the autism population and thrive in a collaborative environment, please apply today!
Job Description:
Plan and provide play-based treatment in both group and individual settings Administer evaluations (Speech-Language, Feeding, AAC) and develop treatment plans Complete necessary documentation: daily SOAP notes, Progress Notes, Yearly Evaluations Communicate regularly with parents/caregivers Work collaboratively with other professionals (Occupational Therapists, Speech Therapists, BCBAs, RLTs) Provide trainings to parents and other professionals as needed Provide supervision and mentorship to SLPAs and students as needed (for those meeting ASHA supervision requirements) Requirements:
Master's degree in speech-language pathology Valid Louisiana state Licensure (or provisional licensure) in speech-language pathology Preferred:
Valid ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) Prior experience working with children with autism spectrum disorders Experience with augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) or willingness to complete training Experience with pediatric feeding disorders or willingness to complete training What We Offer:
A culture that is one of collaboration, consistent communication, and support for all staff Electronic record keeping and data collection systems to minimize documentation Mentorship and training from our lead speech therapists in the areas of ASD & neurodiversity affirming practices, Feeding, Apraxia, AAC, Gestalt Language Processing, and more! Flexible scheduling Sensory regulation supports and guidance from our in-house Occupational therapists Behavior management supports from our in-house BCBAs and technicians Therapy planning assistance and resources Weekly collaborative staff meetings Clinic will provide toys and materials needed for therapy Allied Health (ST,OT) trainings and meetings to review current research and best practices Center-based clinic - no travel, no nights, no weekends Continuing Education Stipend Health, dental, and vision plans are available after 60 days for full-time employees Paid holidays and time off Employer retirement match This is a salaried position.
