Speech Language Pathologist - Glendale

Soar Autism Center•Glendale, AZ

86d•Onsite

About The Position

Soar Autism Center is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist to join their interdisciplinary team. This role focuses on early intervention for children with autism, providing life-shaping services to help them thrive. The center integrates speech, occupational therapy, ABA, and mental health services to support the whole child and family. The SLP role is designed for clinicians who want to grow their practice while collaborating with a diverse care team, focusing on communication development and building expertise in areas like AAC and integrated autism care. Strong clinical fundamentals, curiosity, and a commitment to learning are essential.

Requirements

Master's Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders from an accredited program.
Current license to practice speech-language pathology.
Ability to connect, engage, and build strong relationships with young children.
Strong clinical judgment and a commitment to thoughtful, individualized care.
Interest in collaborating across disciplines and learning from clinicians with different areas of expertise.
Clear professional communication, both verbally and in writing.
A mission-driven approach focused on delivering high-quality, ethical care for children and families.

Nice To Haves

3+ years of experience
Prior experience with AAC

Responsibilities

Serve as an on-site Speech Language Pathologist for children ages 2-6 in a center-based, early intervention setting.
Assess speech, language, and communication needs and develop individualized treatment plans that help children build meaningful communication skills.
Conduct multidisciplinary assessments and develop coordinated treatment plans alongside BCBAs, OTs, psychologists, and other members of the clinical team.
Develop and implement communication interventions, including AAC strategies and devices when appropriate.
Collaborate closely with BCBAs, RBTs, occupational therapists, and mental health professionals to create integrated plans of care.
Participate in co-treatment and shared clinical problem-solving with other disciplines when it supports the needs of the child.
Monitor client progress and continually adapt treatment plans and goals based on data, clinical judgment, and each child's evolving needs.
Help other members of the care team understand and reinforce each child's communication goals throughout their day.
Partner with families to develop meaningful goals, communicate progress, and provide practical strategies they can use outside of therapy.
Bring speech and language expertise to weekly interdisciplinary care meetings, helping the team build a coordinated approach around the whole child.