Center Based SLP

About the role

Ready to make a meaningful impact while working alongside a collaborative clinical team? At Behavioral Health Works, we're looking for a passionate Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to join our center-based team and help children build meaningful communication and functional skills. We specialize in personalized ABA therapy for children and adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Our center-based model brings BCBAs, RBTs, SLPs, and other clinical professionals together to provide coordinated, high-quality care in one supportive environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct speech, language, and communication assessments
• Develop individualized treatment goals based on client needs
• Provide direct speech and language therapy in a center-based setting
• Support development of functional communication and social communication skills
• Collaborate with BCBAs, RBTs, families, and other professionals to support client goals
• Participate in team meetings and communicate client progress with the clinical team
• Monitor and document client progress through accurate data collection and clinical documentation
• Provide recommendations and strategies to support communication across environments
• Educate and collaborate with families and caregivers as appropriate
• Maintain compliance with professional, ethical, and organizational standards

Requirements

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program
• Current California Speech-Language Pathology license
• Clinical Competence (CCC‑SLP)
• Strong communication, organization, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary clinical team
• Passion for working with children with autism and developmental disabilities
• Ability to sit on the floor, kneel, crouch, bend, and stand for extended periods of time
• Ability to frequently transition between floor and standing positions throughout the workday
• Ability to actively engage with children and move throughout the center to support client safety and participation
• Ability to respond appropriately to challenging behaviors and client safety concerns
• Ability to lift, move, or assist children and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds, as required by assigned cases, with or without reasonable accommodation
• Ability to use a computer, smartphone, tablet, or other electronic devices for documentation, communication, and data collection
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position within a center‑based clinical environment
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position

Preferred qualifications

• Experience working with children with Autism Spectrum Disorder or developmental disabilities
• Experience in a pediatric, ABA, school, or multidisciplinary setting
• Experience supporting functional and social communication
• Familiarity with AAC and other communication supports
• Experience collaborating with BCBAs or other behavioral health professionals

Benefits

• Generous PTO + Paid Holidays
• Full Benefits for Full-Time Staff – Medical, dental, vision, and more
• Professional Development – Opportunities to continue growing your clinical skills
• Annual CEU Opportunities
• Discounted Tuition with partner universities, including National University, Capella, Purdue Global, and more
• Employee Referral Program
• Supportive Environment – Work with a team focused on meaningful outcomes for children and families

Pay

$85,000‑$115,000 annually (DOE)

Schedule

Full-Time