Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP)

Company: Journey Forward Autism

Location: Las Vegas, NV

Job Type: Full-Time / Part-Time / Contract

About Journey Forward Autism

At Journey Forward Autism, we are dedicated to empowering individuals with autism to find their voice, build meaningful connections, and thrive on their own terms. We believe in neurodiversity-affirming care, individualized therapy plans, and creating a supportive, collaborative environment for both our clients and our clinical team.

We are looking for a passionate, empathetic Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) who is excited about making a lasting impact in the lives of individuals with autism and their families.

What You’ll Do

• Conduct comprehensive speech, language, and communication evaluations tailored to individuals with autism.
• Develop and implement neurodiversity-affirming, goal-oriented treatment plans emphasizing functional communication and autonomy.
• Support clients utilizing diverse communication modes, including Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC), Gestalt Language Processing (GLP) frameworks, and multimodal communication strategies.
• Collaborate closely with occupational therapists, behavior analysts, educators, and family members to ensure holistic care.
• Provide parent and caregiver coaching to support generalization of communication skills at home and in the community.
• Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation and progress reports.
  

What We’re Looking For

• Education: Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology or Communication Sciences and Disorders.
• Licensure: Active state SLP license and ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) (Clinical Fellows / CFNs with strong autism experience welcome to apply) .
• Experience: 1+ years of experience working with children, teens, or young adults with autism preferred.
• Skills:
• • Strong familiarity with AAC evaluation, implementation, and high-tech devices.
  • Knowledge of Gestalt Language Processing / Natural Language Acquisition is a huge plus.
  • A neurodiversity-affirming, play-based, and child-led clinical approach.
• Attributes: Excellent communication, strong collaborative mindset, patience, and genuine enthusiasm for neurodivergent advocacy.
  

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive hourly rate: $55-70 (dependent on experience)
• Flexible scheduling and manageable caseload sizes.
• Collaborative and supportive team culture with ongoing mentorship.
  

Ready to join our team?

If you are passionate about helping individuals with autism communicate confidently and authentically, we’d love to meet you!

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