Are you interested in working with a large range of students with varying modes of communication? Do you enjoy helping individuals with special needs reach their full potential?

If you answered YES, then consider joining our Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health team!

Being a Speech Language Pathologist at Devereux has its Advantages!

• Opportunity to work with experienced and dedicated educational staff while serving a large range of students with varying modes of communication
• A multi-disciplinary supportive environment - great for those new to the field!
• The opportunity to see different classrooms and work with children with various diagnoses. 
• Benefit Eligibility after 30 days of employment (1st day of the 1st pay period after 30 days).
• ASCEND - Career Accelerator Program
• Consistent schedule of 8a-4p, year round, following the school calendar.
• Annual salary of $62,000 for CYF's and  $64,000 - $72,960 for certified candidates. 

Devereux Pennsylvania Children’s Services (DPACS) center serves children, adolescents and young adults with autism spectrum disorders, intellectual and developmental disabilities, behavioral, emotional and psychiatric challenges and disorders. Located in West Chester and Malvern Pennsylvania, services provided include psychiatric residential treatment (PRTF), acute inpatient psychiatric hospital (AIP), assessment services, community-based mental health services, community-based employment training and social skills training, and  approved private school educational services to male and female children and adolescents (6-21 years of age) with diagnoses of intellectual disabilities, autism spectrum disorders, concomitant psychiatric and behavioral challenges often associated with experiencing some level of trauma in their lives.  A primary focus throughout the program is the philosophy of Program-Wide Positive Behavior Intervention and Support (PW-PBIS), a program-wide system of care that promotes and rewards positive behaviors, and prevents negative behaviors, to create safe, supportive living environments. Each year, more than 1,000 children and adolescents receive specialized care, in the environment best suited to the unique challenges they face, all with the goal of providing each child with the academic, social, emotional and life skills needed to flourish in their home community.

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Education: M.S. or M.A. in Speech Pathology with Certification of Clinical Competence (C.C.C.) or related requirements. Pennsylvania teaching certification or Pennsylvania SLP licensed preferred.  Strong Clinical Fellowship (CYF) candidate will be considered.

EXPERIENCE: Previous experience in remedial speech/language difficulties in a hospital or school treatment facility.

Proficient computer skills, mastery of Microsoft Office Applications, experience with data collection/analyzing platforms (Radar, Pro-Filer, and/or other internal and external software applications pertinent to the position). Strong organizational skills. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Requires ability to work independently, prioritize, manage multiple tasks simultaneously, and adhere to established guidelines. Valid driver's license must be maintained.