Speech Therapist Contractor - School Hours Center Based
About The Position
Manhattan Children’s Center is seeking a positive, dynamic Speech Therapist to provide center-based services to students ages 5–21 with Autism Spectrum Disorders. The center uses a transdisciplinary educational and therapeutic model, including one-to-one instruction supported by ABA, speech and language therapy, occupational therapy, social skills instruction, and family training. The contractor position is part-time, scheduled for 15 hours per week across three days, with flexible availability during school hours (8:15 a.m.–3:00 p.m.). The therapist will manage an assigned student caseload, provide individual and group services, complete required documentation, collaborate with families and other professionals, and participate in assessments and educational planning. Services take place at the Manhattan Children’s Center in New York City. MCC provides structured supervision and mentorship, including weekly supervision meetings, recurring co-treats, weekly department meetings, a monthly journal club, training workshops, and a stipend for continuing education courses. Therapists work with supervisors to develop annual treatment goals and semi-annual progress reports. The organization describes its culture as inclusive, diverse, collaborative, and committed to ongoing learning and professional development.
Requirements
- Current New York State Speech Therapy License.
Nice To Haves
- ASHA certification is preferred, with adherence to ASHA Ethical Standards.
- TSSLD certification is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Manage assigned students’ cases, including 30-minute sessions for Lower School students and 45-minute sessions for Upper School students, and complete required documentation.
- Document individual and group attendance, individual treatment notes, IEP materials, communication assessment documents, and semi-annual progress reports; prepare transition surveys or discharge reports when requested.
- Consult with parents, teachers, therapists, and other healthcare professionals about strategies, treatment plans, and activities to support students’ functioning at home, school, and in social and play environments.
- Develop and deliver presentations or staff in-services to support staff professional development.
- Conduct annual assessments and identify and formulate goals for students on the caseload.
- Participate in CSE/IEP meetings for students on the caseload and attend hearings for those students when required.
- Perform other duties assigned by the supervisor.
- After at least three years post-clinical-fellow year as a Staff SLP, there may be an opportunity to supervise graduate student clinicians during their externships.
Benefits
- Five days per year of guest speakers, workshops, and open forums for staff training and professional development.
- Weekly supervision meetings and recurring co-treats as part of the therapist’s schedule.
- Weekly department meetings and a monthly journal club.
- Training workshops provided throughout the year by occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, and ABA supervisors.
- Stipend for continuing education courses.
- Flexible communication supported by an open-door policy.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
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