Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

KVC Missouri Residential Treatment Facility: St. James, MO
Salary: $55,000-$60,000 annually (dependent on education and experience)
Education: Master's degree in speech language pathology
Licensure/Certification: Missouri license to practice speech-language pathology from the Missouri Board of Healing Arts Completed CPR and First Aid training  

Job Summary
The speech-language pathologist (SLP) works with students ranging in age from 5-21 years on communication skills. These skills can include articulation, all aspects of language (phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, pragmatics), augmentative/alternative communication, fluency, and/or voice. The SLP works directly with classroom teachers, therapists, other school staff (occupational therapists, board-certified behavior analysts, residential staff, etc.), and families to collaborate on IEP goals and their implementation.

Requirements:

• Valid MO class E driver's license
• Good communication skills
• Proficiency in English
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• ASHA CCC
• Preferred: experience with trauma-informed care and special needs students

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Paid time off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Health, Dental, Vision & Life insurance
• 403b with company match
• Tuition reimbursement (up to $21,000)
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

Why KVC?
KVC is a nonprofit child placing and behavioral health agency with a long legacy of compassionately serving children and families. We are committed to providing our employees with a supportive and rewarding work environment. We also believe in the importance of work-life balance, and we offer a variety of programs and resources to help our employees achieve it (Wellbeing Committee, DEI+B Committee, Talent Development Programs, etc.).

At KVC Health Systems, our employees are our greatest asset. Based on the voice of our employees, KVC debuted with a 77 Work Wellbeing score on Indeed, a rating so high and rare that it places KVC among the top 1% of employers nationally. We are committed to providing a positive, supportive work environment where you can do your best work and love coming to work every day.

If you are a compassionate and caring individual who is looking for a rewarding career in the mental health/social services field, then we encourage you to apply!

To learn more about this position or to apply, please visit our website at www.kvc.org/jobs.

We hope you will consider joining our team!