Blackbird Health

At Blackbird Health, our commitment is to provide precision care with powerful outcomes for children, adolescents, and young adults struggling with social developmental and school-related challenges. We believe that our youth deserve the very best care, not only for their physical health but also their mental health. Through an integrated community-centered care approach, our skilled clinical team delivers exceptional virtual and in-person care across a wide range of specialties. If you're excited to work for a mission-driven company that values compassion, dedication, and a holistic approach to care, Blackbird Health is a great place to advance your career.

Are you a passionate and skilled Contract Speech-Language Pathologist looking to expand your horizons and supplement your income with a flexible contract position? Look no further!

Under the direction of the Director of Rehabilitation Services, the Speech-language pathologist efficiently and accurately provides evidence-based speech and language evaluations. Through collaboration with other specialty providers, this position determines and creates appropriate treatment plans for new and existing Blackbird patients. 

Enjoy the flexibility of a remote environment, with the option to work onsite at our Vienna location one day a week

Qualifications:

• Education: Possession of a Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited university.
• Licensure: valid Pennsylvania state license in Speech-Language Pathology.
• Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA).
• At least two years of experience providing speech and language services to clients, preferably in a clinical setting, with experience in telehealth.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Proficient in navigating electronic medical record systems and other technology.
• Familiarity with evidence-based practice and commitment to staying up to date with the latest research and clinical practices.
• Ability to complete 90-minute evaluations (direct clinical service) with 60-minute documentation time (non-direct clinical service) and 2 hours of administrative time for team meetings.
• Flexible schedule including a combination of morning and evening evaluation ability (8-10 am and 3-7 pm) and weekday/weekend availability. This position will focus on weekday evaluations after 3 pm EST, or weekend evaluations.

Knowledge/Skill:

• A minimum of 2 years of experience providing speech and language services to clients, preferably in a clinical/telehealth setting, is desired
• Ability to maintain confidentiality according to HIPAA regulations
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Proficient in navigating electronic medical record systems and other relevant technology.
• Outstanding communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with patients, provider partners, and colleagues
• Open to professional and clinical feedback and interested in working in a supporting and collegial clinical environment.
• Flexibility to adjust to a dynamic work environment.
• Must value operating in a collaborative and cooperative environment.
• Ability to show initiative, good judgment, and resourcefulness.

*The target range for this position is $43-$53/hour. Individual pay may vary from the target range and is determined by a number of factors, including licensure, experience, location, internal pay equity, and other relevant business considerations.

FOSTERING AN INCLUSIVE ENVIRONMENT:

Blackbird is committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of inclusion and belonging. We are able to grow and learn better together with a diverse team of employees. In recruiting for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of your education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran’s status, color, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs. Blackbird provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type.