Director of Speech Therapy (SLP-CCC)

Therapy Matters•Chandler, AZ

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Therapy Matters is a clinician-founded, privately-owned pediatric therapy company with a clinic in Chandler, Arizona, dedicated to neurodiversity-affirming, family-centered care. We bring PT, OT, Speech, and ABA together under one roof to deliver truly collaborative, play-based therapy for children birth-18. Our team thrives in a supportive, growth-oriented environment with modern tools, manageable caseloads, and a shared passion for helping every child reach their full potential. We're not corporate – we're a close-knit group focused on clinical excellence, work-life balance, and making a real difference every day. This is a great opportunity to lead a growing, neurodiversity-affirming speech program while still treating kids you love.

Requirements

Masters degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program
Active Arizona SLP license + ASHA CCC-SLP
Minimum 3 years Pediatric SLP experience + at least 2 years in a leadership/supervisory role
Experience with neurodiverse populations (especially autism, social communication, AAC)
Knowledge of Arizona DDD/AHCCCS guidelines, commercial insurance authorizations, and compliant billing/documentation
Passion for community outreach and program growth
Current Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card, CPR/First Aid, and Article 9 certification

Nice To Haves

Advanced training or certification in AAC, PROMPT, FEES, Social Thinking, or similar
Experience designing or improving clinical programs, documentation systems, or quality initiatives
Proven success in community outreach, parent training workshops, or interdisciplinary program development
Comfort leading performance evaluations, coaching sessions, and team policy creation
Passion for neurodiversity-affirming practices and staying current with evidence-based research
Ability to work primarily in-clinic with occasional in-home visits
Experience building clinical programs or documentation systems

Responsibilities

Lead the SLP department: mentor SLPs & SLPAs, conduct performance reviews, and drive clinical excellence
Deliver evidence-based, play-based, neurodiversity-affirming therapy (articulation, language, social communication, AAC, fluency)
Treat patients with 5-3-60 min 1:1 sessions (you choose your clinical vs leadership mix)
Support clinicians with clinic-based and home-health cases as needed
Collaborate daily with on-site OT, Speech, and ABA teams for true interdisciplinary care