Lead Speech Language Pathologist (Full-Time, $7,500 Sign-On Bonus)

Full-time$100K-$115K/yr
Santa Barbara, CAvia Positive Development CareersPosted Mar 24, 2026
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About The Role

The Lead Speech Language Pathologist position consists of providing

direct clinical work, assessments and individual consultations for clients. This position involves learning and integrating the principles of Early Start best practices and DIRFloortime principles.

Job

Responsibilities

  • The Lead Speech Language Pathologist provides direct treatment to children and their families by:
  • Conducting speech-language screening, without interpretation, and using age-appropriate screening
  • Following and implementing documented treatment plans or protocols
  • Documenting progress toward meeting established child and family outcomes and
  • reporting the information
  • Conducting assessments, including, but not limited to, assisting with formal
  • documentation, preparing materials, and performing clerical duties
  • Scheduling activities and preparing charts, records, graphs, and data.
  • Performing checks and maintenance equipment including, but not limited to,
  • augmentative communication devices (AAC)
  • Carry out in-home sessions specifically tailored to the child’s treatment plan.
  • Attend weekly staff meetings and trainings prepared to contribute to
  • discussions on cases presented
  • Follow administrative requests such as keeping current notes, progress reports,
  • employee certifications, or any other required documentation/renewals necessary for
  • continued employment
  • Minimum

Requirements

  • Speech-Language Pathology Certification in California
  • Strong desire to learn a Developmental, Relationship-Based Model (DRBI) through training, observation and reflection
  • Strong communication skills both written and oral
  • Passion for working with children on the autism spectrum
  • Ability to work seamlessly and respectfully on a trans-disciplinary team
  • Education:
  • Master's in Speech Language Pathology
  • License/Certification:
  • Active state SLP License
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  • ASHA certification
  • Medical Specialty:
  • Pediatrics
  • Autism Spectrum Disorder
  • Schedule:
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  • M-F 8:00AM-6:00PM (flexible)

Benefits

  • Amazon Medical One
  • Employer-paid Life & Disability Insurance
  • Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
  • Pet Insurance
  • Paid Sick Leave

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401k with Employer Match

  • Paid Training
  • Referral Bonus Program
  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Flex Days

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$2,000 CEUs Annually

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