Speech Language Pathologist Lead

Job Description

Job Description

MeBe is a provider of evidence-based therapies for children with autism and other special needs. Our mission is to empower families, professionals, and communities by educating and training them on evidence-based approaches. Our secret sauce? Play-filled, research-based care across multi-disciplines including ABA, Speech and OT.

At MeBe, you’ll be offered more than a job. You’ll receive training and support to develop a career in Speech-Language Pathology and grow as an individual. You’ll work with extraordinary team members who share a common goal, to help children with autism be their best selves. Your days will be filled with meaning and purpose.

The Lead Speech-Language Pathologist serves as an operational partner to the Clinical Director, supporting the consistency, quality, and growth of Speech Therapy services across the organization. Acting as a departmental resource and representative, this role helps align clinical practices, service delivery standards, and operational processes while providing mentorship and support to clinicians. In addition to maintaining a clinical caseload, the Lead SLP contributes to program development, departmental initiatives, and operational improvements, offering experienced clinicians the opportunity to develop leadership and management skills. Lead SLPs may be considered for future Clinical Director opportunities based on performance, demonstrated leadership, organizational needs, and readiness for expanded responsibilities.

This role must be on-site at one of our San Diego locations: Kearny Mesa, Chula Vista, or Carlsbad

About You:

• You take pride in your work, pay attention to the small details and have a reputation for doing high quality work.

• You value transparency and operate with candor and compassion. You inspire others to be their best selves.

• You love to weave fun and laughter into whatever you do. Making a positive impact is what drives you

• You value individuality and find yourself gravitating towards people with other interests who think outside the box, and push the status quo.

• Evaluate communication, language, feeding, and swallowing skills using standardized assessments, clinical observation, and family interviews.

• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on clinical findings.

• Provide individual, group, and co-treatment therapy services as appropriate.

• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to support whole-child care.

• Maintain a billable of 26 with timely documentation, billing, and compliance with company, payer, and regulatory requirements.

• Educate families and caregivers on strategies that support progress outside of therapy sessions.

• Serve as a clinical resource and mentor for Speech clinicians, Clinical Fellows, and students.

• Partner with the Clinical Director to support department operations, clinical standards, and quality initiatives.

• Assist with onboarding, training, and implementation of department programs and processes.

• Collaborate with Scheduling and Clinical Leadership to support continuity of care and clinician coverage needs.

• Support resolution of Speech-related clinical questions and family concerns, escalating when appropriate.

• Participate in department projects, program development, and leadership initiatives.

• Assist with community outreach and provider education activities as assigned.

• Serve as primary point of contact to represent the Speech Department and uphold Speech clinical standards of practice.

• Serve as clinical support/mentor to the Speech team

• Responsible for weekly audit of Speech equipment and material onsite (checking levels and needed orders).

• Work with Site Director and/or Clinic Admins regarding Speech space needs specific to maintenance and organization.

• Act as point person for consultations (including scheduling with providers and other necessary parties).

• Point person for client or family questions related to needs for Speech services.

• Provides basic assistance with client/family issues or concerns (point of contact onsite, escalate to Site Director/Clinical Director).

• Assist with community marketing efforts, as assigned by Clinical Director.

• Staff satisfaction will be facilitated through supported access to cultural events and other staff/community building activities.

• Collaboration efforts will be supported and encouraged across all specialties, including working with Site Director on collaborative site meetings.

• Responsible for facilitating PTO coverage across SLPs across the organization, as well as same day case movements due to clinician callouts.

• Work with Clinical Director in attendance warnings for families.

• Responsible for a caseload equaling 28 scheduled hours, 26 worked hours weekly.

• Current state license in Speech-Language Pathology.

• Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA).

• CPR/BLS Certification.

• Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology or Communication Disorders.

• At least 2-3 years of experience working as an SLP with the pediatric population.

• Valid driver's license and auto insurance.

• Ability and experience working independently, using critical thinking skills and processes to arrive at objective, strategic, results-oriented decisions within the context of patient care and department, division and organizational priorities.

• Work in a collaborative environment with other clinicians with varied backgrounds in field.

Benefits:

• Industry-benchmarked, competitive pay

  • $88,500 - $113,550

• Monthly performance bonus for salaried roles.

• Twenty-nine paid days off.

• Medical, Vision, Dental – Anthem Insurance; 80% Employee, 50% Dependents.

• Life, AD&D, Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Short Term Disability, and Critical Illness Insurance.

• Invest in your mental health with access to free mental health sessions.

• Protect your pet with discounted pet insurance.

• Secure your future with our 401k program.

• CEU Trainings and CEU reimbursement.

• Tuition discounts available to all employees through our University Partnerships.

• Expansive treatment spaces.

• Scheduling department handles reschedules, cancellations and permanent changes to schedules.

• Computer and work tools provided.

• Company sponsored, fun events for everyone.

For more information, please visit our website at

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status,

Compensation Range: $88.5K - $113.5K