Job Overview
Job description
- Salary:
- USD 100,000 - 120,000 per year
- Location:
- Santa Barbara, CA, United States
- Work arrangement:
- On-site
Role Summary
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.
Medical Specialty
- Pediatrics
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
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
Requirements
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
- ASHA certification
Benefits
- Amazon Medical One
- Employer-paid Life & Disability Insurance
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
- Pet Insurance
- Paid Sick Leave
- 401k with Employer Match
- Paid Training
- Referral Bonus Program
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Parental Leave
- Flex Days
- $2,000 CEUs Annually
- M-F 8: 00AM-6:00PM (flexible)
- Role:
- Lead Speech Language Pathologist (Full-Time, $7,500 Sign-On Bonus)
- Job Type:
- FullTime
Company profile

Positive Development
positivedevelopment.comPositive Development is a provider of developmental therapy for autistic children that uses a family-centered, play-based approach to autism care. Its therapy integrates play, relational connection and a sense of safety, tailored to each child's interests and developmental milestones, and clinicians work one-on-one with children to build communication, social and daily living skills. The company has clinical directors covering locations such as Culver City, Pasadena, Bethesda, Fort Lauderdale, Tulsa and Cherry Hill, and its care is covered by most major insurers.