Lead Speech Language Pathologist

Lead Speech Language Pathologist (Lead SLP) – Therapy Matters

Location
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Hybrid In Home and Center Based Clinic in Chandler, AZ

Schedule
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Full-Time - Schedule is based on operational needs and clients. Session schedules typically require late mornings through early evenings

This range is provided by Therapy Matters, Inc.. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

$80,000.00/yr - $90,000.00/yr

Are you passionate about transforming lives through speech therapy and ready to lead with purpose? Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) at Therapy Matters, you’ll combine hands‑on therapy with impactful leadership, supervising a talented team while shaping the future of our speech therapy program. Enjoy a supportive, multidisciplinary environment, ongoing career development, and the chance to make a meaningful difference.

• Deliver evidence-based, neurodiversity-affirming interventions
  , including play-based and augmentative communication strategies, to engage young learners in our Chandler clinic.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans focusing on articulation, language development, social communication, and fluency.
• Foster an emotionally safe, engaging, and inclusive therapy environment that promotes skill development and confidence.

• Conduct comprehensive communication assessments to inform tailored treatment plans, addressing receptive/expressive language, social communication, articulation, and fluency
• Complete timely and accurate documentation
  , including session notes, progress reports, evaluation reports, reevaluation reports, and discharge summaries
• Ensure compliance with Arizona DDD and commercial insurance authorizations, and billing processes

• Lead the SLP program, serving as the primary clinical resource and mentoring SLPs and Speech‑Language Pathology Assistants (SLPAs) to maintain exceptional care standards
• Collaborate with the leadership team, including the CEO and Division Directors (ABA, OT, PT, Respite/Habilitation), to drive program growth and implement innovative systems
• Stay current with research, treatment models, and best practices to enhance clinical services and inform program development
• Represent the SLP program in interdisciplinary settings and community outreach, educating stakeholders about our neurodiversity-affirming services and fostering clinic visibility
• Provide strong mentoring for team members
  , focusing on career and skills development as SLPs. This includes performance evals, coaching sessions, and recommending policies and processes to strengthen the overall team effectiveness
• Partner with families
  , providing education and support to help clients achieve their goals
• Work collaboratively with BCBAs, OTs, PTs, and other team members to deliver holistic, client-centered care
• Lead and contribute to clinical team meetings
  , sharing insights and driving interdisciplinary problem-solving

• Uphold professional, ethical, and facility standards, including safety regulations and clinic policies
• Maintain active credentials and pursue ongoing continuing education to stay at the forefront of the field
• Manage a realistic caseload that supports work‑life balance and high‑quality care
• Conducting thorough pediatric assessments and interpreting results to create impactful treatment plans
• Delivering individualized, evidence‑based therapy with a focus on neurodiversity-affirming practices
• Supervising and mentoring SLPs and SLPAs to ensure high‑quality care and professional growth
• Navigating Arizona DDD guidelines, insurance authorizations, and billing with precision
• Communicating effectively with families, colleagues, and community stakeholders
• Adapting seamlessly between center‑based and occasional in‑home therapy settings
• Competitive Salary
  : $80,000 – 90,000 based on experience
• Career Growth
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  Leadership opportunities and structured mentoring for professional development
• Professional Support
  : CEU reimbursement and access to…