Speech Therapist Contractor - School Hours Center Based

Manhattan Childrens Center • Manhattan, NY

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Manhattan Children’s Center (MCC), a therapeutic and educational facility serving students ages 5–21 with Autism Spectrum Disorders, is seeking a Speech Therapist for part-time, center-based services during school hours. The position provides speech and language services within MCC’s transdisciplinary model and works with students, families, educators, therapists, and other health care professionals to support each student’s functioning across home, school, social, and play environments.

The therapist manages an assigned student caseload, conducts assessments, develops treatment goals, delivers individual and group services, and completes required clinical and educational documentation. The role participates in IEP/CSE meetings and, when required, student hearings. Staff therapists receive weekly supervision, recurring co-treats, weekly department meetings, a monthly journal club, workshops, and continuing education support.

The position is a contractor role for 15 hours per week, with availability across three days and flexible scheduling during school hours (8:15 a.m.–3:00 p.m.). Compensation is $110–$125 per hour, based on education, experience, and certifications. The work location is 111 W 92nd St, New York, NY 10025.

Requirements

• Current New York State Speech Therapy License.

Nice To Haves

• ASHA certification and meeting ASHA Ethical Standards preferred.
• TSSLD certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned students’ cases, providing 30-minute sessions for Lower School students and 45-minute sessions for Upper School students, and complete required documentation.
• Maintain individual and group attendance records, individual treatment notes, IEP documentation, communication assessment materials, and semi-annual progress reports; prepare transition surveys or discharge reports when requested.
• Consult with parents, teachers, therapists, and other health care professionals about strategies, treatment plans, and activities that support students’ functioning at home, school, and in social and play environments.
• Develop and conduct presentations and 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, in person or by affidavit, when required.
• Participate in scheduled supervision, co-treats, department meetings, and professional development activities.
• After at least three years post-clinical-fellow year as a Staff SLP, have the opportunity to supervise graduate-level student clinicians during their externship.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Benefits

• Five days per year of guest speakers, workshops, and open forums for professional training and development.
• Weekly supervision meetings, recurring co-treats, weekly department meetings, a monthly journal club, and training workshops.
• Stipend for continuing education courses.
• Structured supervision and mentorship.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed