Speech-Lang Pathologist

Speech-Lang Pathologist

The Center for Development and Disability (CDD), established in 1990, is New Mexico's University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities Education, Research and Service, These centers, authorized by the Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act, build the capacities of states and communities to respond to the needs of individuals with developmental disabilities and their families.

We are seeking a Speech Language Pathologist to be part of an interdisciplinary team providing developmental and diagnostic evaluations for children, adolescents, and young adults. This position requires experience in the evaluation and treatment of autism spectrum disorder and other developmental disabilities, familiarity with state systems of care. Effective oral and written communications skills are required to share evaluation findings and recommendations to families and other providers.

The position requires knowledge and experience with standard evaluation methods as well as informal assessment for language, speech, and social communication. The position also provides opportunities for clinical instruction and supervision, training, and consultation. This position requires some in-state travel.

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• Must pass a pre-employment criminal background check.
• May be subject to credentialing process; must maintain credentialed status, if applicable.
• Must maintain certification status.
• Employees who provide services or work in patient care or clinical areas are required to be in compliance with the University's influenza vaccination requirement.

Master's degree in Speech Pathology or an equivalent discipline; at least 3 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified. Certification/Licensure Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology;
State of New Mexico Licensure as a Speech-Language Pathologist.

Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

*** Address in your cover letter how your experience and skills align with our preferred qualifications.***

• Experience conducting speech language evaluations for individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities.
• Experience functioning on an interdisciplinary team to provide differential diagnoses and/or intervention for children, youth or adults.
• Knowledge of and experience with evidence-based interventions for autism spectrum disorder and other communication disorders. Knowledge and experience with parent/caregiver mediated and naturalistic interventions increase functional and social communication.
• Bilingual - oral and written Spanish/English skills in clinical or educational setting.

Passing a background check and fingerprinting is required for this position. Some traveling within NM is required.

Health Sciences Center (HSC) - Albuquerque, NM

Pediatrics Center for Development (997H)

Staff (Term - Full-Time)

06/30/2026

This is a benefits eligible position. The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for more information.

As a condition of employment, eligible employees working greater than .25 FTE as determined by the New Mexico Education Retirement Act must make mandatory retirement contributions. For more information, review the Benefits Eligibility at a Glance grid.

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