Clinical Lead Speech-Language Pathologist (CCC-SLP)

Bright Steps Therapy Network; Vernon Hills (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

No evenings or weekends

Paid CEUs

Job summary

Bright Steps Therapy Network in Vernon Hills, IL, is seeking an experienced Speech-Language Pathologist for a pediatric leadership role that blends clinical work with mentorship and community engagement. You will lead clinical initiatives, coach therapists, and partner with families to expand access to high-quality care.

You will balance direct services with leadership responsibilities, enjoy flexible scheduling, a collaborative culture, and no evenings or weekends, while contributing to the

Responsibilities

• Provide evaluations and treatment for pediatric clients
• Support evidence-based clinical practices
• Collaborate with Occupational Therapists, educators, allied professionals, and families
• Mentor and support Speech-Language Pathologists and assistants
• Assist with onboarding and clinical training initiatives
• Promote clinical excellence and consistency
• Develop relationships with referral partners and community organizations
• Support developmental screenings and outreach events
• Help identify opportunities to expand pediatric speech and language services

Job description

Pediatri c Leadership & Growth Opportunity

Bright Steps Therapy Network

Lead Clinically. Mentor Meaningfully. Grow Services That Change Lives.

At Bright Steps Therapy Network, we believe children deserve access to exceptional speech and language services delivered by clinicians who are supported, empowered, and inspired.

We're seeking an experienced Speech-Language Pathologist who is passionate about pediatric care and excited to contribute beyond their individual caseload. This unique role combines direct therapy services, mentorship of fellow clinicians, and community engagement initiatives that help expand access to care.

What You'll Do

Clinical Leadership

• Provide evaluations and treatment for pediatric clients
• Support evidence-based clinical practices
• Collaborate with Occupational Therapists, educators, allied professionals, and families

Team Development

• Mentor and support Speech-Language Pathologists and assistants
• Assist with onboarding and clinical training initiatives
• Promote clinical excellence and consistency

Community Growth

• Develop relationships with referral partners and community organizations
• Support developmental screenings and outreach events
• Help identify opportunities to expand pediatric speech and language services

Why Bright Steps?

• Balance leadership with meaningful clinical work
• Flexible scheduling
• Collaborative culture
• No evenings or weekends
• Administrative support
• Paid CEUs and professional development
• Opportunities to influence the future growth of the organization