Speech Therapist (Upper School)

Join Our Team

Manhattan Children’s Center (MCC) is seeking a positive, dynamic Speech Therapist who is interested in joining a therapeutic team where the goal is to offer every child the opportunity to thrive.

Why Choose Us?

• At MCC we emphasize staff training and mentoring that is facilitated through close supervision and consistent professional training and development with 5 days per year of guest speakers, workshops, and open forums
• MCC has created a workplace that is inclusive and diverse - where authenticity is celebrated, and everyone can pursue their related interests.
• We have an open-door policy which reflects our commitment to transparent and flexible communication between managers and team members.
• Data informs decisions, and we are constantly learning, creating, and evolving to meet the needs of the children
• We are humble and have the mindset of being better today than we were yesterday
• Generous benefits that include:
• Paid time off (PTO) in addition to paid company closures during the last week of December, President’s Day week (February), Spring Break (April), 1st week of July, and the last two weeks of August
• 100% employer-sponsored medical insurance for each employee
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSFL) Eligible Employer
• Employer retirement plan
• Life insurance, short- & long-term disability

If our company culture matches your values, come join the team at Manhattan Children’s Center!

Job Details

Job Type

Full-Time Speech Therapist for center

Job Hours

Mon through Thurs 8:15 am-4:15 pm; Fri 8:15am – 3:00pm

Job Location

Manhattan, NY

Job Compensation

$73,000-$81,000 based on education, experience, and certifications.

Your Impact Here at MCC

• Individual Treatment
• Upper School: This includes working with a caseload of 11 students who receive 2 45-minute sessions a week.
• Case management of assigned students, including required documentation. Documentation consists of, but is not confined to, individual and group attendance, individual treatment notes, IEP documentation, supplementary documentation pertaining to communication assessments, semi-annual progress reports; and when requested, student transition surveys and/or discharge reports.
• Consult with parents, teachers, therapists, and other health care professionals to discuss strategies, review treatment plans and activities to facilitate the students’ optimal functioning in home, school, social, and play environments.
• Develop and conduct appropriate presentations/staff in-services to enhance staff’s professional development.
• Conduct annual assessments and identification/formulation of goals for students on caseload.
• Supervise graduate-level student clinicians for their fieldwork placement, after working as a Staff SLP after a minimum of 3 years post clinical fellow year.
• Participate in CSE/IEP meetings for all students on caseload, and participate in hearings (e.g., in person, affidavit) for students on caseload, if required.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor

Requirements

• Current New York State Speech Therapy License
• ASHA Certified preferred and meeting Ethical Standards
• TSSLD Certified preferred
• Strong CF candidates will be considered

Manhattan Children’s Center is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. Manhattan Children’s Center strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, citizenship, or any other protected classification under applicable federal, state, or local laws. In addition, Manhattan Children’s Center complies with the relevant country laws governing employment nondiscrimination in all our international offices. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

About Manhattan Behavioral Center

New York City’s Leading Transdisciplinary℠ Center for Children with Autism

Our collaborative and transdisciplinary℠ applied behavior framework, consists of applied behavior analysis, special education, speech language therapy, physical and occupational therapy, sensory integration, group and social interaction, and family support for children – ages 5 to 21 – with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and related neurodiversities.

Our core values guide our day-to-day actions:

A Transdisciplinary℠ Approach

At MBC we know that to extract the most potential out of our students everyone must work to achieve the same goal. This is why our Transdisciplinary℠ model which centers around ongoing and free-flowing communication between the families, teachers, supervisors, and related service providers is so vital.

Responsibility

We feel a strong responsibility and are committed to building a better and more inclusive world for our students, family, and community.

Enhance

We provide evidence-based treatment plans to significantly improve everyone’s quality of life.