Speech Therapist (Article 16)

HCA - Helping Celebrate Abilities; City of Binghamton (NY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Generous paid time off

Retirement plan with company matching

Telehealth/concierge medicine

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

HCA - Helping Celebrate Abilities in Binghamton, NY is seeking compassionate Speech Therapists to join our Clinical team. This role requires conducting evaluations, developing treatment plans, and collaborating with team members to improve clients' quality of life. Our ideal candidate has a Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology, holds a valid NYS SLP License, and values building relationships with individuals and families. The position offers 2-20 hours weekly, with sign-on bonuses and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience with developmental disabilities, autism, or IDD preferred.
• Experience with AAC and/or feeding therapy preferred.
• Valid Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive speech-language evaluations and re-evaluations.
• Develop individualized treatment plans focused on functional communication.
• Provide interventions targeting various aspects of communication.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members.

Skills

Clinical reasoning skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Creativity

Education

Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology

NYS SLP License

CCC-SLP

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Windows Operating System

Job description

Brief Description

HCA seeks compassionate, skilled professionals to join our Clinical team as Speech Therapists / Speech‑Language Pathologists. The ideal candidate will value developing meaningful, long‑term relationships with the individuals and families we serve. They will strive to be an active, creative collaborator working to improve the quality of life and community integration for those we serve.

2–20 hours per week (with possibility to increase as the clinic grows). Opportunity for remote completion of administrative responsibilities. Sign‑on bonus up to $3,000 for this position.

Position Overview

As an SLP in our Article 16 Clinic, you will provide function‑based, habilitative services aligned with OPWDD standards.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive speech‑language evaluations and re‑evaluations
• Develop individualized, measurable treatment plans focused on functional communication
• Provide interventions targeting expressive and receptive language, pragmatic/social communication, ACC (Augmentative & Alternative Communication), feeding and swallowing (if applicable)
• Implement evidence‑based, person‑centered strategies
• Collaborate with Interdisciplinary team members (OT, PT, Psychology, and Social Work)
• Train caregivers and staff to support carryover of communication strategies
• Maintain a structured caseload and meet productivity expectations
• Complete documentation in compliance with Article 16, Medicaid, and OMIG standards
• Participate in quality improvement and clinical team initiatives
• This role emphasizes habilitative therapy

Education and Experience Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Speech‑Language Pathology
• NYS SLP License (Required)
• CCC‑SLP
• Experience with developmental disabilities, autism, or IDD preferred
• Experience with AAC and/or feeding therapy preferred

Qualifications And Knowledge

• Valid Driver’s License
• Strong clinical reasoning and interdisciplinary collaboration skills
• Desire a work setting that encourages creativity, curiosity and relationships
• Ability to apply and integrate academic knowledge with provision of speech therapy treatment
• Knowledge of ethical and legal practices and the New York State Education Dept.’s Division of Professional Licensing “Speech‑Language Therapy Guide to Practice”
• Demonstrate appropriate/professional interpersonal skills with agency personnel, individuals, and their families
• Communicates verbally and/or in written form clearly, ethically, and professionally with staff, parents, and physicians
• Excellent organizational & time‑management skills
• Ability to multi‑task in a fast‑paced, team‑oriented environment; strong collaboration skills
• Exceptional problem‑solving skills, including a proactive approach to problem solving and the ability to make quick and independent decisions in response to changing conditions
• Demonstrates motivation to augment current level of knowledge and practice through participation in continuing education courses, as required by the America Speech‑Language and Hearing Association (ASHA) and/or New York State Education Department
• Proficient with Internet Explorer; Microsoft Excel; Microsoft Outlook; Microsoft Word; and Windows Operating System

Physical Demands

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is: exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.
• Frequently required to sit, kneel, stand, stoop, reach and manipulate objects.
• Occasionally required to reach with hands and arms.
• Fingering is required regularly for typing and the use of hands in a repetitive motion.
• Regularly required to talk and hear with the ability to exchange and receive detailed information.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, ability to adjust focus to perform activities such as preparing and analyzing data, viewing computer screens.
• Working conditions of this position do not substantially expose workers to adverse environmental conditions and are typical of an indoor work environment.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Generous paid time off including vacation, holiday, personal, and sick time
• Retirement plan with company matching
• Telehealth/concierge medicine
• FSA
• HSA
• Life insurance
• Long‑term disability insurance
• Short‑term disability insurance
• Critical illness/specified disease insurance
• Accident insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Professional development assistance
• Travel reimbursement

HCA is an equal‑opportunity employer. It is the policy of HCA to prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin or citizenship, age, genetic predisposition or carrier status, gender identity or expression, disability, military or veteran status, sexual or reproductive health decisions, traits historically associated with race, height, weight and/or any other status or characteristic protected by law.