Senior Speech Therapist

T&M Services Consulting Pvt Ltd; Tamil Nadu; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,300,000; Full time

Job summary

T&M Services Consulting Pvt Ltd in Chennai seeks a Senior Speech Therapist to join the Centre of Excellence for Persons with Autism. The role focuses on evidence-based care for ASD and multi-disciplinary collaboration.

Requirements include MASLP or M.Sc SLP, RCI registration, AVAZ/PECS, DTTC or PROMPT, and 10+ years of experience with at least 3 years in Autism Care. Fluent in Tamil & English; on-site position at Chennai.

Qualifications

• Master-level qualification in speech-language pathology or equivalent.
• RCI registration is mandatory for practice.
• Specialized certifications in AVAZ/PECS and DTTC/PROMPT are required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive evaluations for complex speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing/feeding disorders.
• Evaluate and recommend advanced AAC solutions including eye-gaze systems.
• Assess language profiles and tailor interventions using evidence-based approaches.
• Develop and monitor IEPs/ITPs with progress tracking and outcome measures.
• Provide therapy for verbal/non-verbal communication, CAS, and related needs.
• Mentor junior therapists and interns and conduct case reviews.
• Collaborate with pediatricians, OTs, psychologists, and special educators.
• Conduct caregiver training and home-program orientations.
• Maintain meticulous clinical documentation and reports.
• Contribute to protocol development and service expansion at the Centre.

Skills

Pediatric Motor Speech Disorders

Autism Spectrum Disorder

AAC Integration

AVAZ/PECS

Gestalt Language Processing

Natural Language Acquisition

Social-Pragmatic Skill Training

Childhood Apraxia of Speech

DTTC/PROMPT

Dysphagia & Feeding Management

Expressive & Receptive Language

Cognitive-Communication Therapy

Caregiver Training

Clinical Assessment & Documentation

Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration

Tamil & English Fluency

Education

Master of Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (MASLP)

M.Sc. in Speech-Language Pathology (M.Sc. SLP)

RCI Registration

AVAZ or PECS Certification

DTTC or PROMPT Certification

Job description

? WE ARE HIRING | Senior Speech Therapist

We are looking for an experienced and skilled Senior Speech Therapist to join our multidisciplinary clinical team at the Centre of Excellence for Persons with Autism, Chennai. If you are passionate about delivering evidence-based care and improving the lives of individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), we'd love to hear from you.

? Position: Senior Speech Therapist – 1 Position

? Location: Chennai

? Industry: Healthcare / Speech-Language Therapy / Autism Care

? Educational Qualification

• Master of Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (MASLP) OR M.Sc. in Speech-Language Pathology (M.Sc. SLP)
• Valid RCI Registration is mandatory
• AVAZ or PECS Certification
• DTTC or PROMPT Certification

? Experience

• Minimum 10 years of professional experience
• Minimum 3 years of specific experience in Autism Care

? Key Skills

• Pediatric Motor Speech Disorders
• Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
• AAC Integration
• AVAZ / PECS
• Gestalt Language Processing (GLP)
• Natural Language Acquisition (NLA)
• Social-Pragmatic Skill Training
• Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS)
• DTTC / PROMPT
• Dysphagia & Feeding Management
• Expressive & Receptive Language Intervention
• Cognitive-Communication Therapy
• Caregiver Training
• Clinical Assessment & Documentation
• Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration
• Tamil & English Fluency

? Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive clinical evaluations for complex speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing/feeding disorders.
• Evaluate and recommend advanced AAC solutions, including speech-generating devices and eye-gaze systems.
• Assess language profiles and tailor interventions using appropriate communication approaches.
• Develop, implement, and monitor evidence-based IEPs/ITPs.
• Provide specialized therapy for verbal/non-verbal communication, language, fluency, voice, oral-motor and swallowing needs.
• Assess and manage Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS) using evidence-based approaches such as DTTC and PROMPT.
• Mentor Junior Speech Therapists and interns and conduct regular case reviews.
• Collaborate with Pediatricians, Occupational Therapists, Clinical Psychologists, and Special Educators.
• Conduct caregiver training and home-program orientations.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation, progress reports, and outcome measurements.
• Contribute to clinical protocol development, curriculum development, and expansion of services at the Centre.