Polish-speaking Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP)

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Bonus based on performance
• Company parties
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Tuition assistance
• Vision insurance

We’re hiring a high-energy, Polish-speaking Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to join our team and help build something exciting — including social groups, community outings, and hands-on therapy experiences. Happyian Therapy & Academy is expanding and seeking a Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist to join our collaborative, play-based team. Clinical Fellows, entry-level SLPs, and experienced clinicians are encouraged to apply. Looking for someone who feels comfortable during adverting events, is ambitious, wants to grow insurance based but especially private pay practice. Happyian is looking for flexible, and a team player clinician.We prioritize mentorship, confidence-building, and high-quality clinical care. Part-time and full-time opportunities as well as hourly and salary based positions.  Opportunity to become clinic director in one of our clinics.

Growth opportunity- We are actively growing our speech department — there is strong opportunity to move into leadership roles (e.g., lead SLP, director , program development, supervising groups) for clinicians who demonstrate initiative and strong clinical skills.

We invest in our team — you’ll receive ongoing training to enhance your knowledge of the latest research and evidence-based practices, along with hands-on support to apply these strategies in real sessions.

This is NOT a sit-at-the-table-all-day role.

You’ll be out in the community, running groups, building programs, and making real impact.What You’ll Be Doing:

• Provide engaging, play-based speech therapy (clinic + home + community)
• Run and create social communication groups (peer interaction, conversation skills, real-life practice)
• Go on field trips & community outings (parks, stores, group activities)
•  Collaborate closely with ABA team 
• Train caregivers for carryover at home
• Track progress and keep documentation streamlined
  
  

Position Options:

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   Full-Time: 30+ billable hours
    –  $65 to  $80 an hour
• $68 000 -90 000 salary
   
  
  

 • Part-Time: 18+ billable hours
 –  $65 to  $80 an hour

We provide play-based, relationship-centered speech and language therapy, informed by DIR and developmental frameworks. Treatment targets include expressive and receptive language, AAC, social communication, and pragmatic skills, with an emphasis on functional communication, self-advocacy, and generalization across environments. Family education and interdisciplinary collaboration are integral components of care.

Mentorship & Support:

• 
   10 hours/month of direct mentorship and supervision
• Supervision reassessed annually based on clinician needs
• Paid administrative time
• Strong support for Clinical Fellows and developing clinicians
  
  

Continuing Education:

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   Annual CEU stipend for both full-time and part-time employees
• Opportunity to participate in speech trainings and workshops - USA and Europe
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Benefits (Full-Time):

• 
   Holiday pay, sick days, and PTO accrual
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Bonuses
• paid company vacation abroad : 1 after first year, 2 after 2nd year

Qualifications:

• 
   Illinois Speech-Language Pathology state license or temporary license (CFs) 
• Current certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) in Speech-Language Pathology, or eligibility following completion of the Clinical Fellowship year
• Pediatric experience preferred, not required
• Strong interest in collaborative, play-based, family-centered care

We are looking for someone:

Fluent in English (Polish speaking also a plus)

• High-energy, hands-on, and comfortable leading active sessions and groups 
• Passionate about working with kids with autism/developmental delays
• Takes initiative to create groups and opportunities for kids
• Thinks outside the box