Pediatric Speech Language Pathologist

A positive future for every child

Southwest Human Development is Arizona’s largest nonprofit dedicated to early childhood development. The first five years of life are the most critical in a child’s development. At Southwest Human Development, our services improve lives and help families by supporting young children and their caregivers during this important time.

Your skills, experience, and passion are needed at one of the nation’s largest nonprofits dedicated to early childhood development. Join our team and experience a long-term career which brings joy and satisfaction in knowing you make a difference. We offer over forty programs and services to more than 140,000 children.

Why choose us?

• Make an impact in a child’s life by promoting child health and development.


• Be rewarded with a rich benefit package, including medical, dental, vision, wellness plans, 401K matching, and generous paid time off. View benefit information here!


• Opportunities for continued professional growth and development.


• Supportive and collaborative work environment.

Job title: Pediatric Speech Language Pathologist

We are seeking a Pediatric Speech Language Pathologist who has expertise in working with children ages birth to five with disabilities to join our team-based, transdisciplinary model providing evaluations and ongoing services to young children and families. The position would include a combination of consultation and direct service. Services are provided in clinics, client’s homes, and community settings within the Phoenix metropolitan area. Telehealth is also a service option for those living in rural areas.

In this role you will:

• Conduct screening and assessment activities with children on designated caseload.


• Integrate information gathered from a variety of sources for a holistic view of a child and their needs.


• Plan and provide speech therapy services that are family-centered and reflect developmentally appropriate practice and demonstrate cultural/linguistic sensitivity.


• Use a team-based approach to work collaboratively with parents and other team members when planning and designing individualized goals and objectives for a child’s Individualized Service Plan


• Completes paperwork required by Local Educational Agencies, Head Start or the Division of Developmental Disabilities accurately and in accordance with specified regulations.

What it takes:

• Master's degree required.


• A licensed speech therapist in the state of Arizona is required.


• A minimum of 3 years clinical experience serving children is preferred.


• Experience working with children with feeding difficulties is preferred.


• A systems thinker with experience building workflow processes is preferred.


• Valid Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card OR must qualify for a valid Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card is required.


• Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.


• Divers License and auto Insurance


• Valid Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card – OR - must qualify for a valid Arizona Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card.

Learn more!

Our core values embody Southwest Human Development’s commitment to services that uplift the lives of children, families and other care providers, and the communities in which they live. These values are intended to guide the professional development, ethical conduct, and skilled practice of all our staff, whatever their specific role within the agency. All staff are valued as making essential contributions to strengthening the foundation that Arizona’s children need for a great start in life. Learn more about our values and benefits here.