Speech Therapist Contractor - School Hours Center Based

About Manhattan Children’s Center

Manhattan Children’s Center is a world-class educational and therapeutic facility for students with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Students ages 5 - 21 years and their families are supported through a transdisciplinary model. We are distinguished through our commitment to realizing each child’s potential as an individual, as a family member, and as a valued, functional member of the community.

Due to the complex and challenging nature of ASD, our education and training model incorporates a one-to-one instructional approach facilitated by: ABA, Speech and Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Social Skills Through Peer Instruction, and Family Training.

MCC is a partner in research and services with The Manhattan Behavioral Center, a growing clinical resource for families and people with autism and related disabilities.

Join Our Team

Manhattan Children’s Center (MCC) is seeking a positive, dynamic Speech Therapist that is interested in joining a therapeutic team where the goal is to offer every child the opportunity to thrive.

Why Choose Us?

• At MCC we emphasize staff training and mentoring that is facilitated through close supervision and consistent professional training and development with 5 days per year of guest speakers, workshops, and open forums

• MCC has created a workplace that is inclusive and diverse - where authenticity is celebrated, and everyone can pursue their related interests.

• We have an open-door policy which reflects our commitment to transparent and flexible communication between managers and team members.

• Data informs decisions, and we are constantly learning, creating, and evolving to meet the needs of the children

• We are humble and have the mindset of being better today than we were yesterday

Mentorship

At MCC, we facilitate a structured and consistent ecosystem of supervision and mentorship. Whether experienced or not, staff therapists participate in weekly supervision meetings that are part of their schedule to discuss intervention plans and any related issues for each of the students on their caseload.

In addition, co-treats for each student on the therapist's caseload are scheduled on a recurring basis with a minimum frequency of once a month. The department meets as a group once a week, and we conduct a monthly journal club.

Furthermore, training workshops from OT's, SLP's and ABA supervisors are provided throughout the year, and we also provide a stipend for continuing education courses. Staff therapists work closely with their supervisors to develop annual treatment goals and semi-annual progress reports.

If our company culture matches your values, come join the team at Manhattan Children’s Center!

Job Details

Job Type: Contractor Part-Time Speech Therapist for Center-Based Services

Job Hours

15 Hrs Per Week, 3 days availability/flexible (School Hours 8:15am – 3pm)

Job Location

111 W 92nd St, NY NY 10025

Job Compensation

$110-$125 per hr based on education, experience, and certifications.

Your Impact Here at MCC

• Case management of assigned students (Lower School 30-minute sessions/Upper School 45-minute sessions), including required documentation. Documentation consists of, but is not confined to, individual and group attendance, individual treatment notes, IEP documentation, supplementary documentation pertaining to communication assessments, semi-annual progress reports; and when requested, student transition surveys and/or discharge reports.

• Consult with parents, teachers, therapists, and other health care professionals to discuss strategies, review treatment plans and activities to facilitate the students’ optimal functioning in home, school, social, and play environments.

• Develop and conduct appropriate presentations/staff in-services to enhance staff’s professional development.

• Conduct annual assessments and identification/formulation of goals for students on caseload.

• Opportunity to supervise graduate level student clinicians for their graduate student externship after working as a Staff SLP after a minimum of 3 years post clinical fellow year.

• Participate in CSE/IEP meetings for all students on caseload, and participate in hearings (e. g., in person, affidavit) for students on caseload, if required.

• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor

Requirements

• Current New York State Speech Therapy License

• ASHA Certified preferred and meeting Ethical Standards

• TSSLD Certified preferred

Manhattan Children’s Center is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws.

Manhattan Children’s Center strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, citizenship, or any other protected classification under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

In addition, Manhattan Children’s Center complies with the relevant country laws governing employment nondiscrimination in all our international offices.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.