Speech Language Pathologist - Children's Behavioral Health Center (Fall 2026)

Position Title:

Speech Language Pathologist - Children's Behavioral Health Center (Fall 2026)

Department:

Pediatric Rehab Services

Job Description:

Our NEW Pediatric Behavioral Health Center is scheduled to open in December 2026. Candidates applying for this position should expect a start date after September 1, 2026. All applicants must be 21 years of age or older and provide two professional references as part of the hiring process.

*SLP positions are available at levels I, II, or III, depending on experience and education. *

Performs foundational Speech-Language Pathology skills to evaluate, diagnose, and recommend individualized treatment plans for patients with speech, language, communication, and swallowing disorders.

Essential Responsibilities:

Responsibilities listed in this section are core to the position. Inability to perform these responsibilities with or without an accommodation may result in disqualification from the position.

• Interprets routine provider referrals and evaluates patients with speech, language, communication, and swallowing disorders.

• Makes preliminary diagnoses and formulates individualized treatment plans, including regular assessment of progress.

• Ensures compliance with system-wide, local, state, and federal regulatory requirements by applying relevant standards and best practices.

• Educates patients and their families about their condition, treatment plan, and strategies for home management.

• Collaborates with other healthcare professionals to support comprehensive care.

• Attends departmental meetings.

General Responsibilities:

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Level I Minimum Qualifications:

Education Requirements:

• Master's degree in Speech Pathology or equivalent degree for foreign graduates.

Experience Requirements:

• No experience required.

License/Certification/Registration Requirements:

• Current license from the Oklahoma Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology.

• Current Basic Life Support issued by the American Heart Association required upon hire.

• Certificate of Clinical Competence.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Working knowledge of equipment, supplies, Home Exercise Programs (HEP), and discharge instructions to facilitate a safe discharge plan.

• Ability to synthesize information from multiple sources and identify relevant clinical data.

• Communicates effectively with patients and caregivers, considering cultural and language needs.

• Ability to establish and maintain integrity and trust with patients by advocating in the patient’s best interest.

• Proficient written and oral communication skills characterized by candor, empathy, compassion, openness, integrity, and ability to be diplomatic.

• Demonstrates independence and teamwork while maintaining professionalism and civility.

• Proficient in electronic documentation and digital tools (e.g., EMR, Microsoft Office, cloud-based platforms).

• Promotes an inclusive workplace that values diversity and equity.

• Shows dedication to continuous learning through internal and external educational opportunities.

Level II Minimum Qualifications:

Education Requirements

• Master's degree in Speech Pathology or equivalent degree for foreign graduates.

Experience Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience.

License/Certification/Registration Requirements

• Current license from the Oklahoma Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology. Current Basic Life Support issued by the American Heart Association required upon hire.

• Certificate of Clinical Competence.

• Current Basic Life Support issued by the American Heart Association required upon hire.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Advanced knowledge of equipment, supplies, Home Exercise Programs (HEP), and discharge instructions to facilitate a safe discharge plan.

• Synthesizes information from multiple sources, recognizing patterns and clinical complexities.

• Communicates effectively and compassionately with patients and caregivers, considering cultural and language needs.

• Ability to establish and maintain integrity and trust with patients by advocating in the patient’s best interest.

• Advanced written and oral communication skills characterized by candor, empathy, compassion, openness, integrity, and ability to be diplomatic.

• Demonstrates autonomy and effective teamwork while maintaining professionalism and civility.

• Advanced proficiency in electronic documentation and digital tools (e.g., EMR, Microsoft Office, cloud-based platforms).

• Champions diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

• Shows dedication to continuous learning through internal and external educational opportunities.

• Applies clinical knowledge and skills autonomously across multiple areas of practice, consistently demonstrating efficiency, adaptability, and sound clinical judgment in diverse healthcare settings.

Level III Minimum Qualifications:

Education Requirements

• Master's degree in Speech Pathology or equivalent degree for foreign graduates.

Experience Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience.

License/Certification/Registration Requirements

• Current license from the Oklahoma Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology. Current Basic Life Support issued by the American Heart Association required upon hire.

• Certificate of Clinical Competence.

• Current Basic Life Support issued by the American Heart Association required upon hire.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Expert knowledge of equipment, supplies, Home Exercise Programs (HEP), and discharge instructions to facilitate a safe discharge plan.

• Integrates and synthesizes information from diverse sources, recognizing patterns and clinical nuances.

• Demonstrates expert communication skills, adapting to cultural and linguistic needs of patients and families.

• Ability to establish and maintain integrity and trust with patients by advocating in the patient’s best interest.

• Expert written and oral communication skills characterized by candor, empathy, compassion, openness, integrity, and ability to be diplomatic.

• Functions independently and leads within interdisciplinary teams while fostering a collaborative environment.

• Expert proficiency in electronic documentation and digital tools (e.g., EMR, Microsoft Office, cloud-based platforms).

• Leads efforts to create an inclusive and equitable workplace.

• Shows dedication to continuous learning through internal and external educational opportunities.

• Applies advanced clinical knowledge and judgment across diverse settings, consistently demonstrating leadership, adaptability, and excellence in care delivery.

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