Lead Speech Language Pathologist

Lead Speech Language Pathologist (Lead SLP) – Therapy Matters

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

Salary: $80,000 – 90,000

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

✨ About Therapy Matters

Therapy Matters has provided therapy services for over 20 years, helping clients of all ages thrive. Our Chandler clinic and home-based services include physical, speech, occupational, and ABA therapy, tailored to pediatric clients and adults with developmental needs. Inspired by our founder Kylee’s legacy, we foster a compassionate, collaborative environment to transform lives—one client at a time

🫵 Growth Opportunity in Healthcare Leadership!

Are you passionate about transforming lives through speech therapy and ready to lead with purpose? As a Lead 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.

🔑 Key Responsibilities – What You’ll Do

📋 Therapy and Treatment Implementation

• 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.

🩺 Evaluation and Documentation

• 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

🎯 Program Leadership and Supervision

• 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

👨 👩 👧 Family and Team Collaboration

• 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

✅ Professional Standards and Productivity

• 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

🤹 Skills You Will Use

• 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

💼 Benefits

• Competitive Salary: $80,000 – 90,000 based on experience
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401k, and paid sick time
• Career Growth: Leadership opportunities and structured mentoring for professional development
• Professional Support: CEU reimbursement and access to paid training.
• Modern Tools: Company-provided equipment including Laptop, Phone, and other streamlined technology for efficient workflows
• Collaborative Environment: Work alongside a supportive, multidisciplinary team (ABA, OT, PT, Speech)
• Beautiful Facility: Fully equipped, modern Chandler clinic designed for client and clinician success

📜 Education/Experience and Other Requirements

• Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program.
• Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) from ASHA.
• Valid Arizona SLP license or eligibility.
• Minimum 5 years of experience as an SLP, with at least 2 years in a leadership or supervisory role, and significant pediatric experience (neurodiverse populations, e.g., autism, preferred).
• Familiarity with Arizona DDD guidelines, Medicaid (AHCCCS) and commercial insurance authorizations, and billing processes.
• Availability to work in homes or our Chandler clinic (Monday–Friday, 9:30am – 6:30pm, periodic Saturdays, 9 AM–1 PM)
• Warm, engaging personality with a commitment to client-centered, compassionate care
• Maintain a Level 1 Fingerprint Card / CPR / First Aid Certificates / Article 9

💙 Why Therapy Matters Exists – and Why It Matters to You

Therapy Matters was born from the vision of Kylee, an Occupational Therapist dedicated to serving children in underserved communities. After her passing in 2012, her husband founded Kylee’s Angels to carry forward her mission of compassion and connection. Today, we honor her legacy by creating a supportive space where clinicians thrive, families feel heard, and children flourish through exceptional therapy. If you’re seeking meaningful work with a heartfelt purpose, Therapy Matters is where you belong.

➡️ How to Apply

You can apply here via Linkedin, or Email your resume and cover letter to careers@therapymatters.org with “Lead SLP Application” in the subject line. Join Therapy Matters and make a difference—one child at a time!

Therapy Matters is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.