Speech and Language Pathologist (SLP)

Join The Arc Lexington

Build Relationships. Change Lives. Love Where You Work.

At The Arc Lexington, our Speech-Language Pathologists are trusted clinicians, educators, and advocates who make a meaningful, lasting impact. In this role, you'll go beyond traditional therapy-using your expertise to empower people with Developmental Disabilities and support teams across programs to foster communication, independence, and quality of life.

Why Join The Arc Lexington?

We offer a career that blends clinical excellence with flexibility, purpose, and professional growth:

• Manageable, relationship-focused caseloads that allow you to truly know and support each individual
• Mission-driven work supporting children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities
• Clinical autonomy paired with strong interdisciplinary collaboration, including OT, PT, nursing, psychology, and behavioral supports
• Predictable weekday schedules with minimal weekends, holidays, or on-call expectations
• A valued voice -your expertise shapes care, staff development, and program outcomes
• Variety in practice settings, including early intervention, preschool, residential, day habilitation, and clinic services
• Dynamic scope of practice beyond direct therapy, influencing daily routines, communication systems, and mealtime supports across environments

What You'll Do

As an SLP at The Arc Lexington, you will provide high-quality, person-centered services while elevating the communication skills of the entire care team:

• Conduct comprehensive evaluations of speech, language, communication, and swallowing
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans aligned with each person's goals
• Provide engaging, functional therapy that supports real-world communication
• Collaborate closely with interdisciplinary teams to optimize outcomes
• Train and mentor staff in communication strategies, adaptive supports, and safe swallowing practices
• Participate in team meetings, home visits, and program consultations
• Design supports that integrate communication into everyday life-not just therapy sessions

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Generous paid time off
• Comprehensive, affordable health benefits
• Retirement savings plan
• Paid continuing education and professional development
• Clinical Fellowship opportunities with strong mentorship
• Supportive leadership and a collaborative, mission-focused culture

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program
• New York State SLP license or eligibility (Clinical Fellows encouraged to apply)
• Experience with people with intellectual and developmental disabilities preferred, but not required
• Valid New York State driver's license and reliable transportation

Join The Arc Lexington and build a career where your expertise is respected, your schedule supports your life, and your work creates lasting impact-every single day.

Apply today and help people find their voice.

The Arc Lexington provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, marital status, military or veteran status or any other status protected by applicable laws ("each a "Protected Characteristic"). This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.