Autism-Focused SLP – Full-Time Clinician

Children's Specialized ABA; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO & holidays

Medical coverage

Dental & vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Children’s Specialized ABA in Newark, New Jersey seeks a dedicated full-time Speech-Language Pathologist to assess, diagnose, and treat speech and communication needs in children with ASD. You will collaborate with BCBAs and a multidisciplinary team to implement evidence-based therapies and develop individualized plans.

The role emphasizes assessment, treatment planning, documentation, and participation in integrated autism care.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program.
• Current and valid New Jersey licensure as a Speech-Language Pathologist.
• 2+ years of experience working with children with ASD.
• 2+ years of experience in language development, speech sound disorders, and feeding/oral motor skills preferred.
• 2+ years of experience with augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) preferred.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and documentation skills.
• Ability to effectively manage a full-time caseload and collaborate within a multidisciplinary clinical environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive speech and language evaluations to assess communication skills, including articulation, fluency, language comprehension, social communication, and pragmatics.
• Interpret assessment results and develop individualized treatment plans and goals aligned with each child’s needs and ABA objectives.
• Implement evidence-based speech and language therapies using techniques that promote language acquisition, communication development, and social interaction.
• Tailor interventions for children with ASD to enhance functional communication and reduce communication-related challenges.
• Provide direct speech-language therapy in accordance with individualized treatment plans.
• Work alongside BCBAs and other clinical professionals to create and adjust treatment plans as necessary.
• Collaborate with ABA, occupational therapy, behavioral health, and other members of the interdisciplinary team to support whole-child care.
• Actively participate in team meetings, case reviews, and training to ensure an integrated approach to client care.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of client assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, and communication logs.
• Prepare reports summarizing progress and outcomes to share with parents, caregivers, and other stakeholders.
• Monitor and evaluate client progress and adjust treatment strategies as needed.

Skills

Excellent communication

Organizational skills

Documentation skills

Team collaboration

Education

Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Job description

Children’s Specialized ABA in Newark, New Jersey seeks a dedicated full-time Speech-Language Pathologist to assess, diagnose, and treat speech and communication needs in children with ASD. You will collaborate with BCBAs and a multidisciplinary team to implement evidence-based therapies and develop individualized plans.

The role emphasizes assessment, treatment planning, documentation, and participation in integrated autism care.