Speech-Language Pathologist

Part-Time or Full-Time | Fee-for-Service

Location: Wausau – Grant Street
Position Summary

Behavioral Health Clinic is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to provide assessment and treatment services to clients ages six and older at our Grant Street location in Wausau. This fee-for-service position may be structured as part-time or full-time based on candidate availability and organizational needs.

The SLP will evaluate and treat individuals with speech, language, communication, cognitive-communication, voice, fluency, and related disorders. Experience working with feeding and swallowing concerns is preferred but not required.

Essential Responsibilities

Assessment and Treatment Services

• Conduct comprehensive speech-language evaluations using standardized and informal assessment tools.
• Administer, score, and interpret assessment measures in accordance with professional standards and test-publisher guidelines.
• Evaluate and treat speech, language, articulation, fluency, voice, pragmatic language, cognitive-communication, and other communication-related concerns.
• Develop individualized treatment plans based on assessment findings and client needs.
• Provide evidence-based speech-language therapy to clients ages six and older.
• Monitor client progress and adjust treatment plans as clinically appropriate.
• Communicate findings, progress, and recommendations to clients, families, caregivers, and referral sources.
• Evaluate and treat feeding and swallowing concerns when qualified and experienced to provide these services.

Collaboration and Consultation

• Collaborate with psychologists, therapists, physicians, educators, and other professionals to support coordinated care.
• Participate in interdisciplinary case consultations and team meetings.
• Provide consultation regarding communication needs, accommodations, and treatment recommendations.

Documentation and Compliance

• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.
• Prepare comprehensive evaluation reports, treatment plans, progress notes, and discharge summaries.
• Complete all required documentation within established timeframes.
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA, organizational policies, payer requirements, and professional ethical standards.

Professional Responsibilities

• Maintain current licensure, certifications, and continuing education requirements.
• Remain current on evidence-based assessment and treatment practices.
• Participate in quality-improvement and program-development activities as requested.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program.
• Current Wisconsin Speech-Language Pathologist license or eligibility for Wisconsin licensure.
• Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) preferred; strong Clinical Fellowship candidates may be considered.
• Experience administering standardized speech-language assessments.
• Experience providing speech-language treatment to clients ages six and older.
• Experience with feeding and swallowing assessment or treatment preferred but not required.
• Strong clinical documentation, written communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Proficiency with electronic health records and related technology.

Work Environment and Schedule

• Services provided at BHC’s Grant Street location in Wausau, Wisconsin.
• Part-time or full-time fee-for-service opportunities available.
• Schedule developed based on provider availability, client needs, and organizational requirements.
• Professional, collaborative, and multidisciplinary clinical environment.