Speech-Lang Pathologist

Speech-Lang Pathologist

Position Summary: The Center for Development and Disability (CDD), established in 1990, is New Mexico's University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities Education, Research and Service. The NM START Program is entering its third year as a replication model of the highly successful START model developed at the University of New Hampshire with replication sites throughout the country. The START model is a crisis intervention and prevention model for individuals 6+ with ASD/IDD and mental health challenges. The NM START Program enrolls individuals in crisis and works with both the individual and the systems surrounding that individual to support crisis prevention. Outcomes measured by the NM START Program have been positive for our participants; these include decreased psychiatric hospitalizations, decreased emergency department utilization and decreased law enforcement involvement in crisis situations.

The Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) START Coordinator will provide intake, assessment and coordination supports for a caseload of individuals assigned to the coordinator. The SLP START Coordinator will be enrolled in the NCSS Coordinator Training Course, which will include both asynchronous and synchronous study and discussions about the intersect of ASD/IDD and mental health. As an SLP, the coordinator will ensure that the participants have sufficient communication accommodations to participate successfully in intervention strategies. The SLP START Coordinator, as a member of the overall START team, will provide expertise for all team members regarding communication supports for all participants, as appropriate. The NM START Program utilizes a framework of positive psychology for supporting our enrollees and their families. Strength based and solutions-focused are critical operational values for our program. Travel is required within a 2-hour radius of Albuquerque. System outreach is required such as home visits, hospital visits, group home visits and others.

Minimum Qualifications: Master's degree in Speech Pathology or an equivalent discipline; at least 3 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified. Certification/Licensure Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology; State of New Mexico Licensure as a Speech-Language Pathologist. Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

Preferred Qualifications: Interest in working with people with autism spectrum disorders, intellectual and developmental disabilities and mental health issues. Ability to work within complex systems of care. Experience working with people and their families around communication needs including assessment and communication supports. Strong communication and writing skills.

Additional Requirements: Passing a background check with fingerprinting; Travel within a 2-hour radius of Albuquerque; System outreach such as home visits, hospital visits, group home visits and others.

Campus: Health Sciences Center (HSC) - Albuquerque, NM

Department: Pediatrics Center for Development (997H)

Employment Type: Staff

Staff Type: Term - Full-Time

Term End Date: 06/30/2027

Status: Exempt

Pay: Monthly: $4,875.87 - $6,976.67

Benefits Eligible: This is a benefits eligible position. The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for more information.

ERB Statement: As a condition of employment, eligible employees working greater than.25 FTE as determined by the New Mexico Education Retirement Act must make mandatory retirement contributions. For more information, review the Benefits Eligibility at a Glance grid.

Background Check Required: Yes

For Best Consideration Date: 2/20/2026

Eligible for Remote Work: No

Application Instructions: Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application. TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION: Complete the official UNMJobs application: Be sure to include all relevant work experience, detailing the number of hours worked per week. Attach your current resume: Your resume should list three professional references, preferably current and former supervisors. Attach your cover letter: Please address our preferred qualifications in your letter. Note: Incomplete applications may not be considered.