The Trellis Center at KidsTLC is GROWING and looking for an energetic and professional candidate for our Speech Therapy position!

KidsTLC Speech Therapists (SLPs) are responsible for assessing children ages 18 months to 18 years to determine treatment focus in collaboration with the child’s parents/guardians and the KidsTLC treatment team. This role involves identifying individualized goals to help clients improve areas of deficit, providing parent training during sessions, and being an active and collaborative member of the treatment team on behalf of the client.

A strong emphasis is placed on the use of Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) devices in both assessment and intervention. Candidates should be comfortable evaluating for AAC needs, implementing AAC strategies, and integrating AAC systems into therapy sessions and across environments to support client communication.

If you are passionate about helping children, find their voice and thrive in a collaborative, supportive setting, we would love to hear from you! 

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Conduct initial and ongoing assessments, develop treatment plans and goals and provide direct treatment in both a one on one and group setting.
• Monitor client progress and provide written report of progress along with actively participating in staff trainings and team meetings as appropriate.
• Adhere to program-wide clinical and operational protocols relative to position in order to maintain consistency across integrated lines of service.
• Correspond with parents, colleagues and supervisors in a professional and accurate manner.
• Demonstrate proficient knowledge of ASD, alternative and augmentative communication devices and application of current research relative to caseload.
• Maintain credentialing and licensing.

• Degree from an accredited school of speech language pathology.
• Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) from the American Speech Hearing Association (ASHA) required.
• State licensure in Kansas required; Additional Missouri licensure preferred.
• Demonstrated experience working with individuals with autism spectrum disorders or relative developmental disabilities.
• 3+ years of experience working with children in an educational or clinical environment required.
• Active in-network status with various private insurance panels is preferred.

KidsTLC offers comprehensive benefits including:

• Flexible scheduling options (standard full-time, 4-10 hour shifts).
• Clinic-based services – no travel/commuting required.
• Annual Professional development funds.
• Emphasis on multi-disciplinary collaboration.
• Dedicated documentation and planning time.
• Mentor-style training provided.
• KidsTLC’s Holistic Wellness & Culture and Belonging Initiatives.
• Dedicated speech therapy room.
• Dedicated desk in collaborative office with other clinicians.
• Employer Shared Cost for Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance.
• Employer paid Short- and Long-Term Disability.
• Group Life Insurance, HSA & FSA options.
• 8 paid holidays off.
• Generous PTO accruals.
• 401K w/ 4% match.
• Annual cost of living increases. 

We appreciate your suggestions or referrals to professionals who may have an interest in this outstanding opportunity.

Formal interest accepted through the OMNI Executive Search Portal

Direct all inquiries to:   Lori Johnson, Director of Human Resources

913-324-3623 | lmjohnson@kidstlc.org

OMNI and our clients are Equal Opportunity Employers.