Supervisor Speech Therapy (Upper School)

Join Our Team

Manhattan Children’s Center (MCC) is seeking a positive, dynamic Supervisor of Speech and Language Services (Upper School) 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
• 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 Supervisor of Speech and Language Services (Upper School)

Job Hours

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

Job Location

Manhattan, NY

Job Compensation

$90,000-$95,000 based on education, experience, and certifications.

Your Impact Here at MCC

• Has a maximum of 8 students on caseload (from each age group: 12-15, 15-18, 18-21).
• Provide direct (i.e., observation) supervision for at least 1 student per supervisee on a weekly basis.
• Provide SLP’s with guidance on assessment and goal establishment
• Mentor and guide the therapist through individual session implementation, dyads, and groups
• Review and Edit Goals and Progress Reports
• Participate in clinical team meetings, IEPs, DOE hearings, outside team meetings etc. with or in lieu of supervisee, if needed.
• Provide coverage during lapse of services, when necessary.
• Attend intradisciplinary and interdisciplinary meetings with supervisors and/or directors of other departments (e.g., occupational therapy, education etc.).
• Assist the director of the department with department projects and presentations (e.g., parent trainings).
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor

Requirements

• NY State licensed Speech Therapist
• ASHA certification
• TSSLD
• Master’s degree (e.g., MS, MA) in speech therapy or higher
• At least 4 years of working experience at a comparable setting with at least 1 year of experience working as a supervisor 
• Experience Mentoring and Supervising Certified/Licensed SLP’s and Graduate student clinicians
• Proficient in a variety of evaluation and assessment tools used in pediatric practice
• Proficient in using a variety of therapeutic approaches and SLP frames of references, such as DTTC/PROMPT, Social Thinking Curriculum, Aided Language Stimulation, core word approach etc.

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.