Speech & Language Pathologist

Are you passionate about early intervention to help the youngest children heal from traumatic events and thrive? The Children’s Place is seeking a dedicated Speech & Language Pathologist to join our Day Treatment team.

Our mission is to help children and families heal from life’s deepest hurts. We work to restore childhood. We tirelessly pursue, find and celebrate healing for young children in our community who have faced trauma, enabling children to lead happy, healthy, hopeful lives.

Focused on serving the mental health needs of children ages eight and younger, for more than 45 years The Children’s Place has filled a unique niche in the health and human services landscape. Recognized nationally as a leader in the early education mental health field, The Children’s Place uses the highest level of treatment within a hopeful, safe, welcoming and inclusive environment.

We are proud that several of our team members have worked at The Children’s Place for decades, including both clinicians and support staff. Our team gathers frequently for community potlucks, celebratory happy hours, and other events throughout the year. In recognition of the difficult work that we do, The Children’s Place prioritizes our team’s mental health needs and embraces a flexible work environment.

• Assess children shortly after starting the program and throughout treatment to monitor progress.
• Provide treatment using individual, group, and/or classroom modalities.
• Work collaboratively with the treatment team, including the client and family to create an individualized treatment plan.
• Enhance speech/language services by educating staff and family members on specific ongoing interventions to use with the client.
• Help to establish optimal treatment services for all clients related to language development, via work with treatment staff and supervisors.

• Master’s degree in Speech Pathology or Communication Disorders
• At least two years of experience assessing and treating young children in
  receptive and expressive language skills
• Missouri licensure in Speech Language Pathology
• Certification of Clinical Competency from American Speech & Hearing
  Association

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being and professional growth:

• Affordable health coverage
• Dental and vision plans
• 401(k) with company match
• Company-paid life insurance
• Short-Term Disability (STD), Accidental Death & Dismemberment (ADD), Long-Term Disability (LTD)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) & mental health support
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) & Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Exposure to sensitive subject matter and childhood illnesses.
• Potential for courtroom testimony and interaction with reactive children.
• Business casual attire; flu and COVID vaccinations recommended.

Join a team that believes in the power of healing relationships. Apply today and be part of a place where every child matters.

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