Speech Language Pathologist

About the role

Children’s Specialized ABA is part of the Children’s Specialized Hospital Autism Center of Excellence. We serve children with ASD by combining clinical innovation, whole-child care, and personalized therapy. Our vision is to empower children with autism to thrive and reach their full potential through innovative and compassionate care.

Responsibilities

• Administer standardized tools, score, document, and contribute to integrated evaluation reports.
• Conduct comprehensive speech and language evaluations to assess communication skills, including articulation, fluency, language comprehension, social communication, and pragmatics.
• Interpret assessment results in developing individualized treatment plans and goals aligned with the client’s needs and ABA objectives.
• Implement evidence-based speech and language therapies, using techniques that promote language acquisition, communication development, and social interaction.
• Tailor interventions for children with ASD to enhance functional communication and reduce communication-related challenges.
• Collaborate with Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) and other clinical professionals to create and adjust treatment plans, as necessary.
• Participate in team meetings, case reviews, and training to ensure an integrated approach to client care.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of client assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, and communication logs.
• Prepare reports summarizing progress and outcomes to share with parents and other stakeholders.
• Monitor and evaluate client progress and adjust treatment strategies as needed.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program.
• Current and valid state licensure as a Speech-Language Pathologist.
• 2+ years of experience in language development, speech sound disorders, and feeding/oral motor skills preferred.
• 2+ years of experience with augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) preferred.
• 2+ years of experience working with children with ASD.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and documentation skills.
• Ability to manage a caseload effectively.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program.
• Current and valid state licensure as a Speech-Language Pathologist.
• 2+ years of experience in language development, speech sound disorders, and feeding/oral motor skills preferred.
• 2+ years of experience with augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) preferred.
• 2+ years of experience working with children with ASD.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and documentation skills.
• Ability to manage a caseload effectively.

Skills

• Experience with evidence-based therapeutic approaches.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong documentation and reporting skills.
• Effective communication and organizational abilities.

Benefits

• Up to 5 sick days per year; earned on an accrual basis.
• Company discount program – discounts on amusement parks, memberships, cruises, movie tickets, spas, sports tickets, and more.

Pay

$80-$85/hour.

Schedule

This is an in-person, part-time role based out of our Clifton NJ EI Center, with an expected caseload between 10-20 hours per week. Clinical sessions are conducted onsite, while notes and documentation can be completed remotely from home.