Speech Pathologist - Clinical Fellow

Small Talk Therapeutics is a values-driven, therapist-owned practice committed to neurodiversity-affirming, child-led, and strength-based care. In this role, you’ll work primarily with children ages 3–5, supporting communication through connection and play. We prioritize clinician well-being just as much as client care. You’ll be part of a team that values accessibility, kindness, and open-mindedness. This role is structured around a 181-day service calendar, meaning you’ll enjoy the equivalent of ~3 months off per year, built into the schedule across holidays, school breaks, and lighter service periods, while still maintaining a year-round, full-time position. 

Skills & Traits:

• Strong interpersonal skills and relationship-building skills
• organized and able to manage a flexible caseload independently
• Open-minded, empathetic, eager to continue learning
• Passion for early intervention and family-centered care
• Interest or experience in AAC, gestalt language processing, neurodiversity affirming practices (preferred, not required)

Minimum Requirements:

• Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology
• Eligible for Clinical Fellowship (CF) or holds CCC-SLP
• Pennsylvania state licensure (or eligibility for provisional licenses)
• Reliable transportation for community-based services
• Ability to complete clear, timely documentation

Compensation & Growth:

• Salaried and W2 (for clinical fellows)
• $70,000 + bonus/stipend
• $500 stipend to order materials (iPad, therapy supplies, AAC apps)
• Once you complete 80% of your fellowship, you will receive $10/session on top of your salary (~9months, addition $3500-4000)
• Access to dental, vision, and short-term disability (employee-paid, pre-tax)
• Community-based model 
• Raise and option to stay full-time upon completion of clinical fellowship

Support & Mentorship:

• Structured CF mentorship with experience providers
• Access to Small Talk mentors for multi-disciplinary collaboration (OT, social work, behavior, feeding)
• Continuing trainings and collaborative team culture
• Access to clinic space and shared materials/toys

Why Small Talk:

• Flexible scheduling
• Opportunities to growth in your clinical career
• Strong team culture rooted in support, open-mindedness, accessibility, acceptance, and kindness
• Community co-working space
• Resource lending library (i.e., toys, testing, technology, etc)