Speech and Language Pathology Director jobs in Bridgeport, CT

Are you a BCBA looking for an opportunity to help develop the ABA program of a growing private practice? Are you looking for an opportunity to have your input heard in the clinical practices of a company? Do you want to be an integral part of a team that puts its staff and families first? Are you a great mentor with remarkable leadership skills? Do you want to work but also need some time to focus on your personal life? If YES, then WE WANT YOU!

The Speech Pathology Group and Rehab Services of CT (SPGCT), located in Shelton, Connecticut is a private practice seeking a part time or full-time BCBA to join its ABA team. We provide clinic-based and in-home services (around the Shelton area). Our mission and philosophy align itself with trauma-informed behavioral interventions, specifically the Practical Functional Assessment and Skills Based Treatment! We are ready and willing to train the right candidates in this process. In addition to ABA, SPGCT offers families a broad scope of services including speech, occupational, physical, and aquatic therapy services! You will get to be a part of a multi-disciplinary team with many opportunities for collaboration.

Our ideal candidate is an enthusiastic professional with an entrepreneurial spirit looking to take their career to the next level. As a BCBA you will:

• Help develop and facilitate mentoring and supervision programs
• Provide training and continuous evaluation of staff performance.
• Collaborate and co-treat with other professionals within the practice to help provide a well-rounded team approach.
• Collaborating with the clinical and management team to provide best outcomes for the clients, families, and company.
• Create and monitor data collection protocols
• Participate in and conduct team meetings in order to update clinicians and families on client treatment plans
• Conduct initial assessments and maintain a caseload of clients and a team of staff
• Engage in continuous professional development efforts to learn, maintain, and train new evidence-based, behavior analytic strategies.
• Establish and maintained ecologically relevant behavioral repertoires including compassionate, humble, flexible, creative, and progressive practices.

Qualifications:

• BCBA Certification & CT licensure
• Master’s degree in Applied Behavioral Analysis
• 1-year minimum experience working as a BCBA (preferred)
• Focus and experience with pediatrics (early ages preferred)
• Experience with in home and clinic treatment

Location:

• Clinic: Shelton, Connecticut (Right off Route 8)
• In-home services- Along Route 8 and surrounding towns of Shelton

About Us: Created in 2012, SPGCT lives its mission…“Our mission is to provide unique, cutting edge, evidence-based therapeutic services across multiple disciplines with a focus on exceptional quality, care, and family support. We offer families a caring and supportive environment where they can learn about their loved one’s needs and how to nurture their loved one’s capacity to succeed. Our aim is to help individuals reach their potential by treating the whole person using techniques learned from experience and directed by evidence-based practices. Our philosophy centers on the idea that both children and adults learn about their environment and how to exist within their environment by engaging and interacting with their surroundings. We believe it is critical to make therapy fun and motivating while using a systematic approach. We strive to continually learn about and take pride in offering cutting-edge therapeutic approaches to our clients. We believe the clinic should be an educational resource to provide the community with support and access to rehabilitative services. “

We offer therapists opportunities to create and enjoy a fulfilling career with a stable, happy work environment. We value honesty and creativity and we respect the clients, therapists, partners and community we serve. When you walk into SPGCT you will be supported and encouraged every step of the way. We check your references, but we expect you to check ours as well. Please ask to speak with any of our current staff members. They can vouch for us!

Check out our website at www.spg-ct.com for more information.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $75,000.00 per year

Expected hours: No less than 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Continuing education credits
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Patient demographics:

• Adolescents
• Children

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Travel requirement:

• Up to 25% travel

Application Question(s):

• Are you able to work Monday through Friday?
• Do you have any limitations that would impact your ability to work into the early evenings on occasion?
• How many hours are you looking to work per week?
• Do you have experience working with children, ages 2-9?

Ability to Relocate:

• Shelton, CT: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person