Lead Speech Language Pathologist - Tucson, AZ (Children's Autism Clinic)

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• Top-level compensation packages
• Exceptional health, dental, and disability benefits
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• 401k company match
• Bilingual pay differential
• Holiday, PTO and employer paid life insurance
• Clinical licensure supervision and reimbursement
• Evidence-based treatment approaches, training, and supervision.
Intermountain Centers and its statewide affiliates are currently recruiting career-minded individuals interested in opportunities within the largest adult and child service continuum in Arizona.


General Summary: The Lead Speech Language Pathologist provides clinical leadership in the development and delivery of speech and language services. This role is responsible for building program structure, implementing evidence-based and neurodiverse-affirming practices, and ensuring children and families receive high-quality care. The Lead SLP collaborates across disciplines to strengthen integrated services and will support the future growth of feeding and expanded speech therapy programming.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Clinical Oversight
• Supports the organization’s mission, goals and management decisions; promotes an evidence-based behaviorally informed model in program services.
• Develops and implements the speech therapy program across clinic and academy settings, ensuring clinical quality, efficiency, and alignment with ABA principles.
• Collaborates with ABA staff and interdisciplinary teams to align treatment goals and integrated care plans.
• Provides clinical guidance and direction to SLP staff, including onboarding, supervision, and mentorship (if applicable).
• Establishes and maintains program policies and clinical standards in coordination with leadership to ensure consistency, compliance, and high-quality service delivery.
• Balances a direct treatment caseload with responsibilities for program development, training, consultation, and clinical oversight.
• Participates in the recruitment, onboarding, evaluation, and retention of SLP staff to maintain a high-performing, collaborative team.
• Creates and maintains speech trainings for SLPs and cross-disciplinary team members.
Quality Assurance
• Ensures services comply with ASHA standards, state licensure, and funding requirements.
• Monitors member progress to ensure treatment goals are effective, measurable, and outcome-driven.
Stakeholder and Community Engagement
• Develops and maintains professional relationships with families, staff, and interdisciplinary team members to support collaborative care.
• Acts as a liaison with external stakeholders (e.g., schools, community partners, medical providers) to promote integrated services and continuity of care.
• Participates in team meetings, case conferences, and agency-related activities as needed to ensure effective communication and coordination.
Other
• Maintains an approved schedule and acceptable level of attendance. This position requires full-time onsite requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned or necessary as they relate to the general nature of the position.
• Performs designated staff evaluations and/or discipline.

QUALIFICATIONS:
• Minimum Education Required: Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program
• Minimum Experience Required: Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA); minimum of 2 years post-CCC experience preferred, with demonstrated expertise serving children with autism and related developmental disorders.
• License Requirement: Current Arizona Speech-Language Pathology license issued by the Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS).
• BH Level: BHP
• Preferred Education: Any additional certifications or post-graduate coursework in pediatric feeding, early intervention, or neurodiversity-affirming approaches.
• Preferred Experience: Experience developing and implementing speech therapy programs in a multidisciplinary or integrated care setting.
REGULATORY:
• Valid AZ DPS Level I fingerprint clearance card (must maintain valid card throughout employment)
• CPR, First Aid, AED certification, if required (must maintain throughout employment).
• Current, valid Driver’s License and 39-month Motor Vehicle Report and proof of vehicle registration liability insurance to meet insurance requirements
• Initial current negative TB test result, if required (Employer provides