Clinic In-Person Lead Speech-Language Pathologist

Telespeech Therapy Inc.; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 89,544 - 103,320; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental & Vision coverage

401(k) with match

Flexible scheduling

Paid time off

Job summary

Telespeech Therapy Inc. in Bakersfield, CA seeks a Clinic In-Person Lead Speech-Language Pathologist to advance assessments, care planning, supervision, and mentorship in a flexible role that can balance leadership with direct therapy.

The position supports part-time or full-time arrangements, offers AI-assisted documentation, and a collaborative, family-friendly clinic culture; candidates bring CA licensure, CCC-SLP, and leadership experience.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited institution.
• Active California SLP license.
• ASHA CCC-SLP certification.
• At least two years of full-time experience, or 3,120 hours, providing services as an SLP before supervising an SLPA.
• Completion and ongoing maintenance of California supervision-training requirements.
• Strong clinical judgment and working knowledge of assessment, care planning, documentation, supervision, ethics, and evidence-based practice.
• Ability to communicate clearly and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Administer, score, interpret, and document formal and informal assessments for speech, language, cognitive-communication, voice, fluency, and swallowing needs.
• Develop individualized, evidence-based care plans and goals; manage progress data and outcomes.
• Supervise SLPAs with direct and indirect supervision, documentation, and feedback.
• Provide clear education and counseling to patients and families regarding evaluation findings and treatment options.
• Review clinical documentation for accuracy and timeliness; ensure compliance with standards and policies.
• Collaborate with patients, families, SLPs/SLPAs, teachers, and other professionals to coordinate care.
• Balance leadership responsibilities with direct speech-language therapy as needed.

Skills

Clinical supervision

Mentorship

Documentation accuracy

Collaborative teamwork

Education

Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology

CA SLP license

ASHA CCC-SLP

Job description

Clinic In-Person Lead Speech-Language Pathologist

Telespeech Therapy Inc. Bakersfield, California, United States

About this position

Since 2015, Telespeech Therapy has provided high-quality speech-language pathology services to children, families, schools, and communities across California through in-person and teletherapy programs.

This Lead SLP position is designed for an experienced clinician who wants to make a broader clinical impact without being limited to a traditional full caseload. The role's primary focus may include assessments, individualized care plans, supervision, clinical mentorship, documentation quality, and ongoing care plan management.

A role built around your strengths. We will work with the selected candidate to determine the best balance of clinical leadership, assessments, supervision, care plan management, and direct therapy based on the candidate's interests, preferred schedule, and the clinic's needs.

Why this role stands out

High-impact clinical focus. Spend more of your time on assessments, clinical decision-making, care planning, mentorship, and quality of care.

Flexible role design. A part-time structure may focus primarily on leadership functions. A full-time structure includes some direct therapy, with the caseload size and mix shaped collaboratively.

AI and documentation support. Use Telespeech Therapy's company-provided AI and clinical documentation assistant, in accordance with company privacy and compliance policies, to streamline documentation workflows and reduce administrative burden. The treating or supervising clinician remains responsible for reviewing and approving clinical documentation.

Leadership with patient connection. Mentor clinicians and shape care quality while maintaining direct clinical work if that is part of your preferred full-time role.

A supportive setting. Work in a modern, well-equipped clinic with a positive, collaborative, and family-friendly culture.

LEAD. MENTOR. SHAPE EXCEPTIONAL CARE.

Lead Speech-Language Pathologist

Clinical Mentor & Assessment Lead

$65.00-$75.00 per hour | Full-time or part-time | Non-exempt

Since 2015, Telespeech Therapy has provided high-quality speech-language pathology services to children, families, schools, and communities across California through in-person and teletherapy programs.

This Lead SLP position is designed for an experienced clinician who wants to make a broader clinical impact without being limited to a traditional full caseload. The role's primary focus may include assessments, individualized care plans, supervision, clinical mentorship, documentation quality, and ongoing care plan management.

A role built around your strengths. We will work with the selected candidate to determine the best balance of clinical leadership, assessments, supervision, care plan management, and direct therapy based on the candidate's interests, preferred schedule, and the clinic's needs.

How the position can be structured

Part-time leadership focus

The part-time role may be structured primarily around assessments, care plan development and management, SLP/SLPA supervision, clinician mentoring, documentation oversight, and clinical consultation.

Full-time blended focus

The full-time role includes the same clinical-leadership responsibilities plus some individual and/or group therapy. The therapy caseload and weekly mix will be established with the selected candidate based on clinical strengths, professional interests, availability, and clinic needs.

Essential responsibilities

Assessment and care plan leadership

Administer, score, interpret, and document formal and informal assessments for speech, language, social communication, cognitive-communication, voice, fluency, and swallowing needs, as appropriate to the patient and setting.Develop individualized, evidence-based care plans and goals based on evaluation findings, patient needs, family priorities, and applicable clinical standards.Manage and periodically review care plans, progress data, and clinical outcomes; update goals, recommendations, and treatment strategies as needed.Provide clear education and counseling to patients and families regarding evaluation findings, treatment options, progress, and carryover strategies.

Supervision and clinical mentorship

Supervise SLPAs in accordance with current California licensing requirements, including required direct and indirect supervision, record review, clinical accountability, and supervision documentation.Serve as a clinical resource and mentor for SLPs and SLPAs in treatment planning, clinical decision-making, professional communication, and documentation practices.Conduct regular check-ins, provide timely coaching and feedback, and support individual clinician growth and accountability.Support graduate clinicians or other trainees when assigned and when all applicable state, ASHA, and educational-program supervision requirements have been met.

Documentation and quality management

Review clinical documentation for accuracy, quality, timeliness, continuity of care, billing support, and compliance with professional and regulatory requirements.Complete at least one randomized monthly review of each assigned clinician's SOAP notes, document findings, and review feedback during scheduled check-ins.Identify repeated documentation deficiencies or significant clinical concerns and communicate matters requiring administrative follow-up to the appropriate leader.Support consistent application of Telespeech Therapy policies, clinical procedures, ethical standards, and evidence-based practices.

Clinic collaboration and direct care

Provide a reliable clinical-leadership presence during scheduled hours and serve as a point of contact for clinical questions within the role's scope.Collaborate with patients, families, SLPs, SLPAs, teachers, school administrators, and other professionals to support coordinated care.Partner with clinic leadership to improve workflow, communication, patient experience, and clinical operations.For a full-time role, provide a mutually established amount of direct speech and language therapy in individual and/or group settings.

Required qualifications

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited institution
• Current, active, and unrestricted California Speech-Language Pathology license, maintained throughout employment
• Current ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP), maintained throughout employment
• At least two years of full-time experience, or 3,120 hours of qualifying experience, providing services as a licensed or credentialed SLP before supervising an SLPA
• Completion and ongoing maintenance of all California supervision-training requirements before assuming responsibility for an SLPA, including the required initial and renewal-period continuing professional development
• Strong clinical judgment and working knowledge of assessment, care planning, documentation, supervision, ethics, and evidence-based practice
• Ability to communicate clearly, provide constructive feedback, exercise independent clinical judgment, and collaborate effectively with a multidisciplinary team

Compensation and benefits

Pay: $65.00-$75.00 per hour. Available benefits include the following; eligibility is based on employment status and applicable plan terms.

Health and wellness

• Medical insurance with a generous employer contribution toward employee coverage.
• Employer payment of 50% of dental and vision premiums.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA), where applicable.
• Employer-paid group life and long-term disability insurance.

Time away and flexibility

• Combined paid time off (PTO) bank that may be used for vacation, personal time, or qualifying sick-leave purposes.
• Paid holidays and paid company closure days.
• Flexible scheduling options.

Retirement and professional growth

• 401(k) retirement plan with a 3% employer contribution.
• Mileage reimbursement for eligible travel.
• Continuing education and professional licensure reimbursement.
• Ongoing training, development, and advancement opportunities.

Position details

Reports to: Director of People & Communications / CEO.

Classification: Full-time or part-time; non-exempt.

Work demands: This role routinely involves sitting, standing, moving through the clinic, communicating with patients and team members, and using a computer for clinical and administrative work. It may occasionally involve lifting or moving items up to 20 pounds. These responsibilities are performed with or without reasonable accommodation.

Join Telespeech Therapy

At Telespeech Therapy, your clinical expertise is respected, your ideas are heard, and your role can grow with you. If you want to mentor clinicians, shape excellent care, and build a role around the clinical work you do best, we would love to meet you.

Telespeech Therapy Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment based on any characteristic protected by applicable law. Qualified applicants and employees with disabilities may request reasonable accommodation for the application process or to perform the essential functions of the position.

Salary Information

$60 - $70Hourly Wage