Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP)

HAPPYIAN LLC; Schiller Park (IL); On-site; USD 104,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Bonus based on performance

Health insurance

CEU stipend

Job summary

Happyian Therapy & Academy is seeking a Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist to join our collaborative, play-based team in Illinois. We welcome Clinical Fellows and experienced clinicians, with mentorship and ongoing professional support built into the role.

The position offers flexible options: Full-Time with 30+ billable hours at $50/hour, Part-Time with 18+ billable hours at $51/hour, and a strong emphasis on mentorship, family-centered care, and high-quality clinical services.

Qualifications

• Play-based, relationship-centered therapy approach.
• Focus on expressive/receptive language, AAC, social communication.
• Family education and interdisciplinary collaboration are integral.

Responsibilities

• Provide pediatric speech-language pathology services.
• Deliver therapy with a play-based, family-centered approach.
• Collaborate with families and other professionals for generalization across settings.

Skills

Play-based therapy

Collaboration

Mentorship

Education

CCC (Certificate of Clinical Competence)

Illinois SLP license or CF eligibility

Job description

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Bonus based on performance
• Health insurance

Happyian Therapy & Academy is expanding and seeking a Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist to join our collaborative, play-based team. Clinical Fellows, entry-level SLPs, and experienced clinicians are encouraged to apply. We prioritize mentorship, confidence-building, and high-quality clinical care.

Position Options

• Full-Time: 30+ billable hours – Starting at $50/hour
• Part-Time: 18+ billable hours – Starting at $51/hour

Our Clinical Approach

We provide play-based, relationship-centered speech and language therapy, informed by DIR and developmental frameworks. Treatment targets include expressive and receptive language, AAC, social communication, and pragmatic skills, with an emphasis on functional communication, self-advocacy, and generalization across environments. Family education and interdisciplinary collaboration are integral components of care.

Mentorship & Support

• 10 hours/month of direct mentorship and supervision
• Supervision reassessed annually based on clinician needs
• Paid administrative time
• Strong support for Clinical Fellows and developing clinicians

Continuing Education

• Annual CEU stipend for both full-time and part-time employees

Benefits (Full-Time)

• Holiday pay, sick days, and PTO accrual
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan

Qualifications

• Illinois Speech-Language Pathology state license or temporary license (CFs)
• Current certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) in Speech-Language Pathology, or eligibility following completion of the Clinical Fellowship year
• Pediatric experience preferred, not required
• Strong interest in collaborative, play-based, family-centered care