Speech Language Pathologist

Join the children's services team of a regional human services organization as a Speech Language Pathologist, based in Cranston, RI. You'll assess and support people with speech, language, and complex communication needs, with a focus on functional communication and quality of life. The work happens across Massachusetts and Rhode Island, in schools, community settings, and partner sites. This is a full-time, onsite, salaried role, Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm, paying $70,000 to $90,000.

What you'll do

• Conduct comprehensive assessments to identify each person's communication strengths and areas of need
• Build individualized treatment plans with measurable, functional goals shaped by client needs, preferences, and priorities
• Provide direct speech-language services, including AAC assessment and intervention when appropriate
• Track progress through data collection and ongoing clinical evaluation, adjusting plans as needed
• Help people build communication skills that carry across environments and daily activities
• Work alongside families, caregivers, educators, and interdisciplinary teams on goals and carryover strategies
• Train individuals, families, and support teams on communication strategies, AAC systems, and device use
• Contribute clinical recommendations in team meetings
• Write timely, accurate evaluations, treatment notes, progress reports, and recommendations
• Advocate for access to communication supports, AAC resources, and speech-language services
• Join community outreach, presentations, or trainings on communication, AAC, and assistive technology as needed
• Pitch in on program tasks such as answering phones and gathering information for newsletters and social media

What you bring

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an ASHA-accredited program
• SLP license in Massachusetts or Rhode Island, and working toward licensure in the other
• A valid driver's license and access to an operational, insured vehicle for regular travel throughout MA and RI
• Experience developing individualized, measurable, functional treatment goals
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and a collaborative approach to teamwork
• Ability to pass required background checks
• Ability to lift objects or persons up to 25 lbs, with frequent standing, sitting, walking, and driving

Nice to have:

• CCC-SLP (or eligibility)
• Experience with complex communication needs and AAC systems, including evaluating and training individuals and families
• Experience supporting people with swallowing needs
• RESNA ATP certification, or willingness to pursue it

Why this role

• A predictable weekday schedule, Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm
• Salary of $70,000 to $90,000
• Real variety: schools, community settings, and partner sites across two states
• Room to deepen your AAC and assistive technology expertise, with support for pursuing ATP certification
• Work that goes beyond therapy sessions to advocacy, training, and community education for people with communication disabilities