Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) – Financial District, Manhattan, NY

Company: NYC Behavior Specialists
Location: Financial District, Manhattan, NY
Position: Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP)
Compensation: $125–$130 per hour, based on qualifications and experience
Schedule: Part-Time | After-School Hours
Service Delivery: Direct Speech-Language Therapy


About the Role


NYC Behavior Specialists is seeking a passionate, experienced, and dedicated Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to join our growing multidisciplinary clinical team in the heart of Manhattan's Financial District.


This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated clinician seeking a rewarding, high-paying, part-time position providing individualized speech and language therapy services during after-school hours.


The ideal candidate is a compassionate, reliable professional with strong clinical skills, experience working with pediatric and adolescent populations, and a commitment to delivering evidence-based, client-centered therapeutic services.


As a member of our collaborative clinical team, you will provide direct speech-language therapy targeting communication, language development, social interaction, and functional communication skills. You will work alongside experienced behavior analysts, families, and other interdisciplinary professionals to promote meaningful developmental outcomes and greater independence.


Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive speech, language, and communication assessments and evaluations, as clinically indicated.
  
  
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on assessment findings, client needs, and established therapeutic goals.
  
  
• Provide direct speech-language therapy services in individual and/or group settings, as appropriate.
  
  
• Address receptive and expressive language, articulation, phonological processing, fluency, pragmatic language, and social communication.
  
  
• Implement evidence-based therapeutic interventions to improve functional communication and age-appropriate language development.
  
  
• Utilize augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) systems and strategies when clinically indicated.
  
  
• Collect and analyze treatment data, monitor client progress, and adjust therapeutic approaches based on measurable outcomes.
  
  
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation, including session notes, progress reports, assessments, and treatment plans.
  
  
• Collaborate with families, caregivers, BCBAs, educators, and interdisciplinary professionals to ensure coordinated and consistent treatment delivery.
  
  
• Provide families with practical strategies to support communication development across everyday environments.
  
  
• Participate in clinical consultations, case reviews, team meetings, and professional development activities as needed.
  
  
• Maintain professional and ethical standards in accordance with ASHA guidelines and applicable New York State regulations.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Active New York State Speech-Language Pathologist license — required.
  
  
• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology or Communication Sciences and Disorders from an accredited institution.
  
  
• Strong foundational knowledge of speech, language, communication, and developmental disorders.
  
  
• Familiarity with evidence-based speech-language therapy approaches and individualized treatment planning.
  
  
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, organizational, and clinical documentation skills.
  
  
• Ability to independently manage therapeutic sessions while collaborating effectively with a multidisciplinary team.
  
  
• Commitment to providing compassionate, individualized, and clinically appropriate services.
  
  
• Availability to provide services in Manhattan's Financial District during after-school hours.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP).
  
  
• Experience providing speech-language therapy to pediatric or adolescent populations.
  
  
• Experience working with individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), developmental disabilities, or behavioral health needs.
  
  
• Knowledge of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) systems.
  
  
• Experience addressing social-pragmatic communication, functional language development, and speech sound disorders.
  
  
• Experience providing services in home, school, or community-based settings.
  
  
• Bilingual clinicians are encouraged to apply.
  
  

Compensation and Professional Opportunities

• Competitive hourly compensation of $125–$130, commensurate with qualifications and relevant clinical experience.
  
  
• Consistent part-time, after-school scheduling.
  
  
• Opportunity to provide individualized therapeutic services within an established clinical assignment.
  
  
• Collaborative multidisciplinary environment with experienced BCBAs, SLPs, and other clinical professionals.
  
  
• Opportunities for additional clinical assignments as they become available.
  
  
• Professional autonomy in treatment delivery within established clinical and ethical guidelines.
  
  
• Supportive administrative and clinical team committed to professional excellence.
  
  

About NYC Behavior Specialists


NYC Behavior Specialists is a trusted provider of individualized behavioral and therapeutic services supporting children, adolescents, and families throughout New York City and surrounding communities.


Our organization is dedicated to empowering individuals with autism, developmental disabilities, and communication challenges through compassionate, evidence-based intervention and individualized treatment planning.


We believe that meaningful progress is achieved through clinical excellence, interdisciplinary collaboration, and a commitment to understanding the unique needs of every individual we serve.


Our team consists of dedicated behavioral and therapeutic professionals who value ethical practice, ongoing professional development, and measurable clinical outcomes.


At NYC Behavior Specialists, we strive to create an environment where both clients and clinicians are supported, respected, and empowered to succeed.


How to Apply


Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit their resume, professional credentials, relevant clinical experience, and after-school availability.


Walter Umana, BCBA, LBA
Co-Founder & Clinical Director
Phone: 917-583-1127


Maziar Golshannejad, BCBA, LBA
Co-Founder
Phone: 347-385-5904


Email: nycbehaviorspecialists@gmail.com
Website: www.nycbehaviorspecialists.com


NYC Behavior Specialists is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and professionally supportive clinical environment.