Speech Language Pathologist; SLP

Searching for dedicated people to help change the direction of children's lives!

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Starting Salary: $90,000 - $110,000 /year PLUS $10,000 Relocation Bonus!

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Program Locations: La Fayette, GA | Flintstone, GA

Chance Light Behavioral Health, Therapy, & Education
, a growing, dynamic organization with a social mission to offer hope, is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) to join our award-winning Special Education team and perform meaningful work in a culture that welcomes innovation, encourages creative expression and offers limitless potential for personal and professional satisfaction!

If you excel in a dynamic, student-centered, outcomes-focused environment — and you're passionate about making a real difference in the lives of individuals through communication and language development — We Should Talk! 📲

As a Speech Language Pathologist
, you will provide high-quality speech therapy services customized to meet the individual diagnoses and needs of designated students in order to achieve speech therapy goals and improve overall speech functioning. This includes but is not limited to direct instruction, prescriptive evaluation, consulting with parents or guardians, and representatives from the home school district, writing IEP goals and interventions, monitoring student’s progress toward goals, attending IEP meetings and collaborating with educational teams to enhance students' communication skills and overall development.

• Evaluating students’ communication abilities and implementing individualized, evidence-based speech therapy programs aligned with collaborative treatment goals developed with educators and families.
• Monitoring student progress through data-informed practices and providing meaningful updates that support the achievement of personal goals, preferences, and developmental needs.
• Employing effective, age-appropriate speech therapy techniques to strengthen speech, language, cognitive, and memory skills in naturalistic settings tailored to each child’s needs.
• Writing timely, comprehensive progress reports, updating interdisciplinary teams, and adjusting therapy services to ensure optimal outcomes for assigned students.
• Managing case records with accuracy and compliance according to agency policies and state regulations, while consistently reviewing relevant client documentation.
• Maintaining detailed and timely session notes and completing all billing documentation accurately within 24 hours of each client visit.
• Establishing and maintaining effective, respectful communication with families to support consistent scheduling, including make-up sessions when needed.
• Communicating clearly with parents and service providers regarding strategies that promote the carryover of speech and communication goals into daily routines.
• Conducting comprehensive clinical assessments, recommending appropriate treatment plans, and managing implementation to ensure adherence to best clinical practices.
• Ensuring timely completion of initial intakes, ongoing evaluation of treatment plans, and achievement of clinical performance benchmarks.
• Improving clinical service quality by leading engaging staff trainings, sharing best practices, and mentoring team members to enhance collective expertise.
• Collaborating with clients and families to build strong therapeutic relationships and enhancing the likelihood of successful communication outcomes.
• Providing guidance and supervision to clients and caregivers, while traveling to home or community-based settings as needed to oversee program fidelity.
• Partnering with multidisciplinary professionals—such as occupational therapists, physical therapists, and educational psychologists—by participating in team meetings and case conferences to support holistic care.
• Performing other responsibilities as assigned, always contributing positively to the clinical team and overall success of service delivery.

Qualifications Required

• Master’s degree or higher in speech pathology or a closely related field of study.
• Licensed currently or in the process of obtaining a speech language pathology (SLP) credential.
• Ability to obtain and maintain certification in company approved crisis management…