Speech & Language Pathologist
About the role
The Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) position will be held by an individual who has the training, education, and experience necessary to provide speech and language therapy services to children with communication disorders, developmental delays, autism, and related needs. This role provides assessment, treatment planning, and direct therapy services while collaborating with families and interdisciplinary teams to support communication, social interaction, and functional language development. The SLP also collaborates with ABA teams to support program implementation and integrate communication goals across services, ensuring individualized, evidence-based care that promotes meaningful outcomes for children, teens, and their families.
Essential Job Functions / Key Performance Areas
- Conduct speech and language evaluations using standardized and informal assessment tools.
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on assessment findings and client needs.
- Work in collaboration with ABA therapists and clinicians.
- Provide individual and group speech and language therapy sessions targeting communication, social interaction, articulation, language development, and feeding/swallowing goals as applicable.
- Collaborate with families, caregivers, and interdisciplinary teams to support carryover of communication strategies across home, school, and community environments.
- Maintain positive and supportive relationships with clients, families, and team members.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation according to organizational and regulatory standards.
- Coordinate therapy schedules and communicate with families regarding scheduling changes when necessary.
- Meet with families in clinic or via telehealth to review progress and provide guidance for continued communication development.
Requirements
- Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology or Communication Sciences and Disorders.
- ABA experience is preferred.
- Active California Speech-Language Pathologist license by the Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology & Hearing Aid Dispensers Board.
- Availability to work a consistent weekly schedule; afternoon and evening availability preferred.
- Ability to travel locally if providing in-person or community-based services.
- Eligibility to work in the United States.
- Valid California Driver’s license (if working in-person/hybrid).
- Reliable transportation and valid automobile insurance.
Benefits
- Compensation: 75,000 - 95,000 per year.
- Mileage reimbursement between client homes.
- Flexible schedules to support work/life balance.
- Ongoing supervision and coaching from our dedicated Training Team, Supervisor, and BCBA.
- Shadowing opportunities and hands-on mentorship to build confidence.
- Supervision hours and internship support for those pursuing BCBA, LMFT, or LCSW credentials.
- CEU opportunities through partnerships with insurance providers.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance (for employees working 30+ hrs/week).
- 401(k) retirement plan, for those who have accrued 1000 hours of service within 12 months.
- Aflac supplemental insurance options (for employees working 30+ hrs/week).
- LifeCare Employee Assistance Program: includes free confidential counseling, referrals, and wellness resources.
- LifeMart Employee Discount Program : exclusive savings on everyday purchases and services.
Pay
Compensation: 75,000 - 95,000 per year.
Schedule
We require open availability from 8:00 AM – 8 PM as caseload will be built during those times. Clinic hours are 9 am to 5:30.