Brightli·Springfield, Missouri
The Speech Language Pathologist will evaluate and treat pediatric communication disorders by developing individualized therapy plans and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. They are also responsible for providing parent education, maintaining clinical documentation, and coordinating care to meet client goals.
Job Title: Speech Language Pathologist
Location: Springfield, Missouri
Department: Autism
Employment Type: Full-time
Join a compassionate, collaborative team dedicated to helping children and families achieve stronger communication, independence, and quality of life—this role offers meaningful clinical impact, multidisciplinary collaboration, professional growth, a supportive workplace culture, and the chance to shape therapy for diverse pediatric needs. We seek a skilled, reliable SLP with strong assessment, treatment-planning, and family-centered intervention abilities who values teamwork and evidence-based practice. Provide advanced pediatric speech-language pathology services for children birth–18 in outpatient and early intervention settings. You will assess communication profiles, develop and implement individualized treatment plans targeting receptive/expressive language, oral-motor skills, verbal behavior, social language, and play; collaborate daily with multidisciplinary teams; deliver parent/school education; and coordinate care to meet client goals while following professional and system Operational Guidelines.
speech language pathology, SLP, pediatric SLP, autism, early intervention, CCC‑SLP, multidisciplinary, Springfield Missouri, communication disorders, parent education
Paid time off: full-time employees receive an attractive time off package to balance your work and personal life
Employee benefits package: full-time employees receive health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more
Top-notch training: initial, ongoing, comprehensive, and supportive
Career mobility: advancement opportunities/promoting from within
a work culture & environment that promotes your well-being, values you as human being, and encourages your health and happiness.
A mission to improve client care, reduce the financial burden of community mental health centers by sharing resources, a mission to have a larger voice in advocacy to increase access to mental health and substance user care in our communities, and a mission to evolve the behavioral health industry to better meet the needs of our clients.
As a behavioral and community mental health provider, we prioritize fostering a culture of belonging and connection within our workforce. We encourage applications from individuals with varied backgrounds and experiences, as we believe that a rich tapestry of perspectives strengthens our mission. If you are passionate about empowering local communities and creating an environment where everyone feels valued and supported, we invite you to join our mission-driven organization dedicated to cultivating an authentic workplace.
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
Burrell Behavioral Health is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.
Candidates must hold a valid Missouri license to practice speech-language pathology and a Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP). Strong clinical reasoning, adaptability, and the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team are required.
Market context
Speech language pathologist positions in Missouri are typically in steady demand across schools and healthcare settings, especially for candidates with a master’s degree and a valid state license. This role can be competitive because employers often prefer CCC-SLP and CPR certification, while also welcoming new graduates. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, and confirm licensure details, supervision needs, and setting-specific expectations before applying.
