For over 35 years, Youth Villages has transformed the lives of children and families nationwide through innovative, research-based programs focused on preserving and restoring families.
As a national leader in children’s mental and behavioral health, we serve more than 47,000 youth, young people, and their families annually across 29 states and Washington, D.C. Our proven treatment models drive long-term success in child welfare, juvenile justice, and mental health systems. At Youth Villages, we do what works — partnering with others to expand our impact and advocate for meaningful, lasting change.
We're seeking purpose-driven individuals who are passionate about making a difference. With a dedicated team of more than 5,000 staff, Youth Villages is committed to investing in and supporting our employees by offering opportunities to build a fulfilling career through professional growth, personal development, and a mission that matters— helping children and families live successfully.
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Program Overview:
Youth Villages' residential programs in Tennessee and Georgia provide safe, nurturing environments for youth ages 6 to 17 with complex behavioral and mental health challenges. These programs are offered across three types of facilities—secure facilities, open campuses, and group homes—each designed to meet the individual needs of youth exhibiting a range of referral behaviors, including aggression, self-harm, suicidal ideations, and problem sexual behavior.
Our residential campuses deliver an intensive treatment program that strikes a unique balance between structure and freedom, all while preparing youth for continued success outside of a residential setting. A key focus is to help each youth step down to the least restrictive treatment option possible by developing the skills they need to thrive in less structured environments through trauma-informed care, clinical interventions, life skills building, and recreation therapy (in selection locations). Most youth also attend fully accredited schools located on our campuses, ensuring their educational progress continues alongside therapeutic support.
Position Overview:
The Speech/Language Therapist works with children who exhibit communication disorders in the areas of language, articulation, fluency, and voice that adversely affect educational success.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
The Speech/Language Therapist:
Screens students to identify those with a speech/language disorder
Develops Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) for identified students, which include long-term goals and short-term objectives, to meet the individual needs of each child identified with a disorder
Designs treatment strategies to help the child best meet the goals and objectives stated in the IEP
Conducts speech/language therapy services, according to frequency and duration as indicated in the IEP, in a group and/or individual session
Focuses on the remediation of the area of deficit
Incorporates information learned in the class setting and provides stimulation to increase communication skills
Consults with team members and parents
Maintains accurate and confidential records of all job-related activities
Generates progress reports every 9 weeks, four times per year
Explains and interprets speech assessment services and evaluation findings to parents, teachers, principals, and other appropriate personnel
Attends professional development activities at the local and state levels as assigned
Performs other duties as assigned
Additional Information:
Applicants are required to complete Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) and pass an agility and strength evaluation.
Applicants must possess a current, valid driver’s license.
Qualifications:
Master’s Degree in Speech/Language Pathology (strongly preferred)
Bachelor’s Degree in Speech/Language Pathology (required)
Active SLP license in the applicable state (required)
Successful experience as a SLP in a…