Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP)

Children's Specialized ABA; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO & holidays

Medical coverage

Dental & vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Children’s Specialized ABA in Newark, New Jersey seeks a dedicated full-time Speech-Language Pathologist to assess, diagnose, and treat speech and communication needs in children with ASD. You will collaborate with BCBAs and a multidisciplinary team to implement evidence-based therapies and develop individualized plans.

The role emphasizes assessment, treatment planning, documentation, and participation in integrated autism care.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program.
• Current and valid New Jersey licensure as a Speech-Language Pathologist.
• 2+ years of experience working with children with ASD.
• 2+ years of experience in language development, speech sound disorders, and feeding/oral motor skills preferred.
• 2+ years of experience with augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) preferred.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and documentation skills.
• Ability to effectively manage a full-time caseload and collaborate within a multidisciplinary clinical environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive speech and language evaluations to assess communication skills, including articulation, fluency, language comprehension, social communication, and pragmatics.
• Interpret assessment results and develop individualized treatment plans and goals aligned with each child’s needs and ABA objectives.
• Implement evidence-based speech and language therapies using techniques that promote language acquisition, communication development, and social interaction.
• Tailor interventions for children with ASD to enhance functional communication and reduce communication-related challenges.
• Provide direct speech-language therapy in accordance with individualized treatment plans.
• Work alongside BCBAs and other clinical professionals to create and adjust treatment plans as necessary.
• Collaborate with ABA, occupational therapy, behavioral health, and other members of the interdisciplinary team to support whole-child care.
• Actively participate in team meetings, case reviews, and training to ensure an integrated approach to client care.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of client assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, and communication logs.
• Prepare reports summarizing progress and outcomes to share with parents, caregivers, and other stakeholders.
• Monitor and evaluate client progress and adjust treatment strategies as needed.

Skills

Excellent communication

Organizational skills

Documentation skills

Team collaboration

Education

Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Job description

Description

Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) – Full-Time

About Children’s Specialized ABA

Children’s Specialized ABA is part of the Children’s Specialized Hospital Autism Center of Excellence. We serve children with ASD by combining clinical innovation, whole-child care, and personalized therapy.

At Children’s Specialized ABA, we envision a future where every child diagnosed with autism has access to innovative and compassionate care, empowering them to thrive and reach their full potential. Our vision is built on four core values:

• Inclusivity: We celebrate the diversity within the autism spectrum and are committed to creating an inclusive environment that respects and values each person’s individual strengths and differences.
• Innovation: We foster a culture of creativity and collaboration, exploring new ideas to develop personalized solutions that enhance quality of life for children with autism.
• Connection: We actively engage with health systems and the broader community to coordinate services and care for individuals with autism.
• Quality and Safety: We invest in research and training to provide cutting-edge, effective, safe, and personalized services tailored to the unique needs of those we serve.

Join Us as a Speech-Language Pathologist

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Full-Time Speech-Language Pathologist to join our team at Children’s Specialized ABA.

In this role, you will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to assess, diagnose, and treat speech, language, and communication needs. You will apply evidence-based therapeutic approaches to enhance communication skills, social interaction, and overall quality of life for children receiving Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services.

This position is ideal for a clinician who enjoys assessment and treatment, values interdisciplinary collaboration, and wants to contribute specialized communication expertise within an integrated autism care model.

What You’ll Do

Assessment and Diagnosis

• Conduct comprehensive speech and language evaluations to assess communication skills, including articulation, fluency, language comprehension, social communication, and pragmatics.
• Interpret assessment results and develop individualized treatment plans and goals aligned with each child’s needs and ABA objectives.

Therapeutic Intervention

• Implement evidence-based speech and language therapies using techniques that promote language acquisition, communication development, and social interaction.
• Tailor interventions for children with ASD to enhance functional communication and reduce communication-related challenges.
• Provide direct speech-language therapy in accordance with individualized treatment plans.

Collaboration and Teamwork

• Work alongside Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) and other clinical professionals to create and adjust treatment plans as necessary.
• Collaborate with ABA, occupational therapy, behavioral health, and other members of the interdisciplinary team to support whole-child care.
• Actively participate in team meetings, case reviews, and training to ensure an integrated approach to client care.

Documentation and Reporting

• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of client assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, and communication logs.
• Prepare reports summarizing progress and outcomes to share with parents, caregivers, and other stakeholders.
• Monitor and evaluate client progress and adjust treatment strategies as needed.

What You’ll Need

• Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program.
• Current and valid New Jersey licensure as a Speech-Language Pathologist.
• 2+ years of experience working with children with ASD.
• 2+ years of experience in language development, speech sound disorders, and feeding/oral motor skills preferred.
• 2+ years of experience with augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) preferred.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and documentation skills.
• Ability to effectively manage a full-time caseload and collaborate within a multidisciplinary clinical environment.

Work Location & Hours

This is a full-time, in-person position based out of our Newark, NJ Early Intervention Center. Clinical services are provided onsite, with documentation and administrative responsibilities completed in accordance with departmental expectations.

Why Work With Children’s Specialized ABA?

We take a whole-child, whole-caregiver approach to autism care. Our integrated model brings together ABA therapy, speech-language pathology, occupational therapy, and behavioral health support, allowing clinicians to collaborate closely and provide comprehensive care.

As a full-time team member, benefits include:

• Up to 24 paid days off during your first year, including PTO, sick time, and company-paid holidays, earned/provided in accordance with company policy
• PTO increases with tenure
• Medical coverage at no cost for employee-only coverage, with options to add eligible dependents/partners at an additional cost
• Voluntary dental and vision insurance
• Company-paid $50,000 life insurance
• Short-term disability and critical illness coverage options
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) at no cost
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Company discount program, including discounts on amusement parks, memberships, cruises, movie tickets, spas, sporting events, and more

Eligibility for benefits is subject to applicable plan terms and company policies.

Compensation

The expected salary range for this full-time role is $90,000–$100,000 per year.

Final compensation will be based on a range of factors, including skills, education, experience, certifications, market conditions, and internal equity. All offers are made in alignment with applicable federal and state laws.

*Children’s Specialized ABA provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to