Play-Based Pediatric SLP — Mentorship & Growth

Happyian; Schiller Park (IL); On-site; USD 68,880 - 70,257; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Bonus based on performance

Company parties

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

Job summary

Happyian Therapy & Academy is expanding its collaborate, play-based team in Illinois, seeking a Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist. Clinical Fellows, entry-level SLPs, and experienced clinicians are encouraged to apply.

We offer mentorship, confidence-building, and high-quality clinical care with part-time or full-time opportunities and hourly or salary-based positions. Positions feature a DIR- and developmentally informed play-based approach with emphasis on expressive and receptive

Qualifications

• Pediatric experience preferred, not required.
• Strong interest in collaborative, play-based, family-centered care.
• Willingness to engage in mentorship and professional development.

Skills

Play-based therapy

Family-centered care

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Illinois SLP license or temporary license (CFs)

CCC in Speech-Language Pathology (or eligibility)

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Bonus based on performance
• Company parties
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision 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. Part-time and full-time opportunities as well as hourly and salary based positions.

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
• Opportunity to participate in speech trainings and workshops - USA and Europe
  
  
  

Benefits (Full-Time):

• Holiday pay, sick days, and PTO accrual
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Bonuses and paid company vacations and more!
  
  
  

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