About the role#
This is a paid, full-time internship for a Speech Language Pathologist Intern at YAI. You will work under the direct supervision of a licensed Speech Language Pathologist to support pediatric and adult patients with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The schedule for this role is Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays from 9 am to 5 pm.
What you'll do#
- Evaluate, plan, and provide speech therapy services.
- Train patients and families on home therapeutic programs and assistive devices to help reduce areas of deficit.
- Document patient progress contemporaneously using electronic health records.
- Meet productivity expectations.
- Participate in scheduled supervision sessions.
- Communicate directly with patients.
- Coordinate care with the interdisciplinary team to improve the quality of life for the people we support.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a graduate program for speech language pathology.
- Prior clinical experience gained through a school clinic or an externship.
Location & details#
- This position is located in Suffolk County, New York.
- This is an on-site role.
About YAI
YAI is a nonprofit organization based in New York. It provides services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and behavioral health needs. Founded in 1957, the organization operates a network of entities including Premier HealthCare and the International Academy of Hope. It employs over 2,400 people.
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