Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) - Autism Clinic

Phoenix, AZ
Full Time
Speech and OT Services
Experienced

Join our interdisciplinary team as an SLP at our therapy clinic in Phoenix, Chandler OR Avondale AND get a $3000 HIRING BONUS!

Arizona Autism United (AZA United) is a leading nonprofit community organization seeking an experienced and passionate SLP to join our team! This is a full-time role with a competitive salary of $80,000-$100,000(DOE), a $3k HIRING BONUS, pay increases TWICE a year, and a comprehensive benefits package! (Part-time applicants will also be considered).

Why Do SLPs Choose AZA United?

  • Top Workplace winner, with a great reputation as a community-based organization that provides compassionate and life-changing care for individuals with autism in Arizona. 
  • We understand that it takes great people to provide great therapy, as well as a wonderful work environment for our teammates.
  • You get to contribute your skills to an interdisciplinary model that also includes speech therapists, behavior analysts, counselors and psychologists.
  • Together, we provide a holistic and comprehensive treatment experience for children with autism and their families.
  • Work/Life balance
  • Competitive salary and Pay increases TWICE a year
  • Paid CEUs and Professional Development
  • Paid Certification and licensing expenses
  • Job security in a growing non-profit
  • We foster an environment that encourages you to: GROW WITH PURPOSE, STAY INFORMED, BE OF SERVICE, and BRING PEOPLE TOGETHER!

                                                         

About the Role
Our speech department provides a variety of services in different settings, and this role will specifically focus on in-clinic services. This position involves working on an interdisciplinary team and collaborating with clinical leaders from all of our programs, including speech therapy, occupational therapy, ABA therapy, counseling, diagnostics and more!

Speech Language Pathologists are primarily responsible for developing treatment plans, conducting treatment, and overseeing individualized programs for speech therapy clients.  Additionally, the SLP fulfills direct and indirect supervision requirements for SLPA's.

Responsibilities and Duties:

  • Conduct formal and/or informal assessments to identify students with communication disorders and clearly convey the results in a written report with outlined goals and an identified treatment plan
  • Provide intervention that is appropriate to the age and learning needs of each individual client
  • Participate in ongoing training for parents and other therapy team members, including demonstrating implementation of current goals
  • Gather and interpret data to guide decisions regarding progress and planning
  • Complete all billing entries, SOAP notes, progress reports and other related documentation as required by funding sources


Where Would You Like to Make a Difference?


Phoenix (Main Office/Center)


Chandler (Southeast Valley Center)


Avondale (West Valley Center)


Here's What You Bring to AZA United

  • Master’s degree in Speech and Hearing Sciences, or university equivalent
  • SLP license from the Arizona Department of Health Services
  • 1+ years of experience with speech therapy and/or applied behavior analysis (ABA) preferred
  • Experience working directly with young children and families
  • Proficient at listening to and interpreting needs of child & family
  • Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
  • Enthusiasm and positive attitude towards all people; solid team player who is open to new ideas
  • Ability to multi-task, independently plan and organize own activities
  • Ability to respond positively and appropriately to child’s behaviors and verbalizations to improve behavior and maximize independent functioning, consistent with the expectations of   the child’s family and/or AZA United supervisors
  • Ability to administer physical and verbal prompting techniques to increase child’s overall skills & abilities
  • Some flexibility to travel to other clinic locations if needed (Main clinic assignment will be based on your location, Phoenix, Chandler or Avondale)
  • Must have your own reliable transportation, driver's license, proof of insurance, and registration
  • Successfully pass a fingerprint clearance check, TB test, and other related hiring requirements

Perks

In addition to joining an organization with a great culture and supportive leadership that believes in work/life balance, you'll also receive: 

  • A competitive salary with guaranteed pay increases every 6 months!
  • An excellent comprehensive health benefit package that includes health, dental and vision, pet insurance, employer contributions to your health savings account, company paid Short-Term/Long-Term Disability, and employer paid basic life insurance; 
  • A 401K plan with 4% matching after just one year
  • Generous paid sick time and PTO, and 12 Paid Holidays;
  • Paid Certification, paid licensing expenses & paid CEU's;
  • Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave
  • Direct Deposit (Please Note: AZA United requires, that following hire, all payment for time worked (e.g., your paycheck) is made to our employees and/or contractors via direct deposit OR that all physical paychecks are physically picked up from our main office location in Phoenix. We do NOT mail paychecks.)
  • and much more!

Arizona Autism United (www.AZAunited.org) is a leading nonprofit organization serving children and families. We provide a wide range of supports and therapies and are currently expanding locations and programs. To learn more about why people choose to work at AZA United, visit: 
www.AZAunited.org/whyAZA

Autism knows no race, religion, gender, or identity.  We need and value diversity and inclusion in our workforce in order to fully support our families.  AZA United welcomes applicants of any race, age, religion, gender, identity or any other aspect which makes you unique. 

     

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