Lead Speech-Language Pathologist & Program Mentor

Gersh Autism Academy; New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan

Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Family Leave

Disability Insurance

Training & Development

Job summary

Gersh Autism Academy in New York is seeking an experienced Speech Therapy Lead to oversee and enhance the speech-language therapy services for students aged 5–21. You will lead a team of Speech-Language Pathologists and collaborating professionals to ensure high-quality interventions, evaluations, and family support.

The role emphasizes program development, staff training, and implementing evidence-based practices, with responsibilities including mentoring clinicians, ensuring documentation

Qualifications

• Master's degree in SLP and NY licensure required.
• CCC-SLP and ASHA certification preferred; TSSLD advantageous.
• At least 5 years direct school-based SLP experience with leadership.
• Experience mentoring SLPs, CFs, or SLPA staff.
• Strong clinical skills in assessment, treatment planning, and therapy.
• PROMPT Training is a plus; additional certifications such as AAC or autism are beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct speech therapy services.
• Support and mentor therapists within the department which may include supervisory hours.
• Oversee therapy documentation and compliance.
• Coordinate services with other departments or school teams.
• Help manage caseload assignments and students' plan of care.
• Assist with department-wide administrative tasks.
• Auditing of SOAP notes, progress marks, and annual reviews.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring/Supervisory

Clinical skills

Assessment & planning

Communication

Organizational skills

AAC knowledge

PROMPT Training

Education

Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Sustain NY SLP license (active)

CCC-SLP (ASHA)

TSSLD certification preferred

Job description

Gersh Autism Academy in New York is seeking an experienced Speech Therapy Lead to oversee and enhance the speech-language therapy services for students aged 5–21. You will lead a team of Speech-Language Pathologists and collaborating professionals to ensure high-quality interventions, evaluations, and family support.

The role emphasizes program development, staff training, and implementing evidence-based practices, with responsibilities including mentoring clinicians, ensuring documentation