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Pediatric Therapies, Inc. is accepting applicants for a full-time SLPA (in-person, school-based) at a great elementary school working alongside another experienced in-person SLP and SLPA!
We are a local to Chesterfield, VA contract company providing SLP, OT, PT and school psychology services to 15 school districts in VA.
- Therapists on our team note the positive difference in working for a local company versus a large, national contract company.
- When you work for a local company, you are part of the community and build stronger, trust-based relationships.
- Direct access to decision makers means faster, more personalized service.
- You'll have a tailored experience offering more flexibility.
- This personalized support fosters therapist appreciation and retention.
You'll have the opportunity to work alongside an awesome, supportive, experienced team within the 15 counties we serve!
- If you are new to school-based practice, you will have the support of working alongside an in-person, experienced SLP and SLPA at the school.
- You will be fully oriented and supported by current team members.
- You will work alongside an interdisciplinary team comprised of OTs, PTs, SLPs, and school psychologists.
- Our team gathers to celebrate the holidays and the end of the school year. Check out our Facebook page for pictures from our team gatherings!
Pediatric Therapies, Inc. is a local to Chesterfield, VA, female therapist-owned business offering:
- Excellent benefits (PTO, retirement match, continuing education/licensure reimbursement, wellness plan, STD, LTD, referral bonus, health care access)
- Enhanced communication and service
- Flexibility and Customization
- Community Impact
- Expertise and Reliability
- Trust and Accountability
About Pediatric Therapies, Inc:
- The local business allows us to gather as a team and be a part of the community.
- We maintain close-knit, long-term friendships with the therapists on our team, celebrating birthdays and other special events.
- Through clear and open communication with administrators in the counties we serve, longstanding contracts are maintained for 35 years or more.
- We provide therapy services (OT, PT, SLP, SP) to students within the public school system setting in the Southside and Central Region of VA. Currently, we provide therapy service to 15 school districts surrounding Richmond, VA.
- At the school they will serve, the owner of the business for the past 20 years, an OT, meets each therapist (who is new to the team) at school their first week to assist with orientation.
- You will be supported by our amazing group administrator who stays in close touch with the team.
Speech Language Pathologist Qualifications, Education and Experience:
- SLPs must possess a Master’s Degree in speech-language pathology. We are accepting CF and SLPA applicants who plan to graduate in May or August.
- Current VA license in school speech-language pathology issued by the Virginia Board of Examiners for Audiology and Speech-language pathology (or plan to graduate from an accredited program in May).
- SLPAs must graduate with a Bachelor's Degree in communication sciences and disorders (or due to graduate in December) OR be enrolled in a SLPA Pathway Program to gain VA licensure in July 26.
We are looking for a caring, energetic, positive, friendly, enthusiastic applicant who loves working with kids and is passionate about the field of speech language pathology. Join our experienced team of school-based professionals who are dedicated to providing high-quality educationally relevant therapy services to support student independence and success within the school environment! Whether you are a seasoned professional or at the beginning of your career, consider utilizing your talents as a SLP to enable children to engage in valued learning and school-related activities.
Employment Terms:
- Follow the school calendar!
- Part-time and full-time positions are available on the team!
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How We Are Different:
- Culture- Our culture of collaboration, appreciation, trust and gratitude fosters teamwork and retention.
- Flexibility-The ability to set your own schedule.
- Rewards Package- Customizable benefits and compensation packages.
- Support- Therapists have access to mentorship. Veteran therapists provide guidance, knowledge, and support to colleagues with less experience.
- Service- Join a team that has an excellent reputation for delivering quality service. We maintain long-term contracts with the counties we serve.
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Position Summary
Performs professional work assessing and diagnosing student speech and language disorders, providing strategies and interventions designed to improve or correct communication disorders and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the limited supervision of the Director of Special Education.
Qualification Requirements
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements and qualifications listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Speech Language Pathologist Essential Functions
- Provides therapeutic services to students with speech, language and hearing impairments.
- Provides thorough assessments and diagnosis of speech, voice, hearing, language and motor speech disorders.
- Provides speech/language and hearing screenings (when required) to identify children with a suspected speech or language impairment at regular intervals and at specific levels.
- Assists in proper referrals of individuals to agencies and specialists in the community as appropriate.
- Maintains accurate, complete and correct records for the individual student receiving therapy as required by law, school board policies and administrative regulations and procedures.
- Develops individualized educational programs (IEPs) for identified students and provides appropriate therapy programs to meet individual needs.
- Serves as a liaison between home, school, and the community in matters relating to speech and language development of children.
- Collaborates with classroom teachers, parents, and appropriate community agencies to address student needs and provide support.
- Maintains continuing education credits by staying up to date with research to include evidenced based practices and current trends in the field.
- Serves as a consultant to teachers, parents, and school staff members on topics relating to communication skills and disorders.
- Independently manages a caseload to include chairing meetings (child study, eligibility, and IEP for speech only students).
- Implements evidenced based practice strategies during structured therapy sessions.
- Collects data and maintains documentation of service logs.
- Conducts Assistive Technology evaluations for Alternative Augmentative Communication (AAC) using devices or other low-tech forms of communication.
- Performs any other related duties as assigned by the Director of Exceptional Education.
Speech Language Pathologist Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Thorough knowledge of the principles, practices and procedures of speech and language diagnosis and therapy
- Thorough knowledge of casework methods and procedures.
- Thorough knowledge of local, state and federal resources, programs, procedures, laws, rules and regulations.
- Skill in the use of computer equipment.
- Ability to conduct interviews, assessments and diagnosis effectively and analyze needs and problems objectively.
- Ability to communicate ideas clearly and concisely, orally and in writing
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with children, students, parents, associates and the general public.
- Ability to travel frequently to and from schools within the division.
Speech Language Pathologist Physical Requirements
- Must have the training and experience necessary to develop consistent, stable, and supportive relationships with very young children.
- Able to ensure a safe and healthy environment for children and staff, all staff should demonstrate that they are in good health.
- This work requires the frequent exertion of up to 10 pounds of force and occasional exertion of up to 50 pounds of force.
- Work regularly requires sitting and speaking or hearing, frequently requires using hands to finger, handle or feel and occasionally requires standing, walking, lifting and repetitive motions.
- Work has standard vision requirements.
- Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word and conveying detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly or quickly
- Hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels and to receive detailed information through oral communications and/or to make fine distinctions in sound.
- Work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, using measuring devices and observing general surroundings and activities.
Speech Language Pathologist Special Requirements
- Possession of postgraduate license with a speech pathology endorsement
- Valid driver's license in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Pediatric Therapies, Inc. Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Pediatric Therapies, Inc. does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, political affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status.
- We will recruit and select applicants for employment solely on the basis of their qualifications. Our guidelines and practices, including those relating to wages, benefits, transfers, promotions, terminations and self-development opportunities, will also be administered without regard to race, color, religion, sex/sexual orientation, gender/gender identity, age, marital status, genetic information, national origin, ancestry, political affiliation, disability, protected veteran status and all other classes protected by the Federal and State Law. Drug Free Workplace.
Pay: From $33.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Pediatric Therapies, Inc. is accepting applicants for a full-time SLPA (in-person, school-based) at a great elementary school working alongside another experienced in-person SLP and SLPA!
We are a local to Chesterfield, VA contract company providing SLP, OT, PT and school psychology services to 15 school districts in VA.
- Therapists on our team note the positive difference in working for a local company versus a large, national contract company.
- When you work for a local company, you are part of the community and build stronger, trust-based relationships.
- Direct access to decision makers means faster, more personalized service.
- You'll have a tailored experience offering more flexibility.
- This personalized support fosters therapist appreciation and retention.
You'll have the opportunity to work alongside an awesome, supportive, experienced team within the 15 counties we serve!
- If you are new to school-based practice, you will have the support of working alongside an in-person, experienced SLP and SLPA at the school.
- You will be fully oriented and supported by current team members.
- You will work alongside an interdisciplinary team comprised of OTs, PTs, SLPs, and school psychologists.
- Our team gathers to celebrate the holidays and the end of the school year. Check out our Facebook page for pictures from our team gatherings!
Pediatric Therapies, Inc. is a local to Chesterfield, VA, female therapist-owned business offering:
- Excellent benefits (PTO, retirement match, continuing education/licensure reimbursement, wellness plan, STD, LTD, referral bonus, health care access)
- Enhanced communication and service
- Flexibility and Customization
- Community Impact
- Expertise and Reliability
- Trust and Accountability
About Pediatric Therapies, Inc:
- The local business allows us to gather as a team and be a part of the community.
- We maintain close-knit, long-term friendships with the therapists on our team, celebrating birthdays and other special events.
- Through clear and open communication with administrators in the counties we serve, longstanding contracts are maintained for 35 years or more.
- We provide therapy services (OT, PT, SLP, SP) to students within the public school system setting in the Southside and Central Region of VA. Currently, we provide therapy service to 15 school districts surrounding Richmond, VA.
- At the school they will serve, the owner of the business for the past 20 years, an OT, meets each therapist (who is new to the team) at school their first week to assist with orientation.
- You will be supported by our amazing group administrator who stays in close touch with the team.
Speech Language Pathologist Qualifications, Education and Experience:
- SLPs must possess a Master’s Degree in speech-language pathology. We are accepting CF and SLPA applicants who plan to graduate in May or August.
- Current VA license in school speech-language pathology issued by the Virginia Board of Examiners for Audiology and Speech-language pathology (or plan to graduate from an accredited program in May).
- SLPAs must graduate with a Bachelor's Degree in communication sciences and disorders (or due to graduate in December) OR be enrolled in a SLPA Pathway Program to gain VA licensure in July 26.
We are looking for a caring, energetic, positive, friendly, enthusiastic applicant who loves working with kids and is passionate about the field of speech language pathology. Join our experienced team of school-based professionals who are dedicated to providing high-quality educationally relevant therapy services to support student independence and success within the school environment! Whether you are a seasoned professional or at the beginning of your career, consider utilizing your talents as a SLP to enable children to engage in valued learning and school-related activities.
Employment Terms:
- Follow the school calendar!
- Part-time and full-time positions are available on the team!
________________________________________________________________________
How We Are Different:
- Culture- Our culture of collaboration, appreciation, trust and gratitude fosters teamwork and retention.
- Flexibility-The ability to set your own schedule.
- Rewards Package- Customizable benefits and compensation packages.
- Support- Therapists have access to mentorship. Veteran therapists provide guidance, knowledge, and support to colleagues with less experience.
- Service- Join a team that has an excellent reputation for delivering quality service. We maintain long-term contracts with the counties we serve.
________________________________________________________________________
Position Summary
Performs professional work assessing and diagnosing student speech and language disorders, providing strategies and interventions designed to improve or correct communication disorders and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the limited supervision of the Director of Special Education.
Qualification Requirements
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements and qualifications listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Speech Language Pathologist Essential Functions
- Provides therapeutic services to students with speech, language and hearing impairments.
- Provides thorough assessments and diagnosis of speech, voice, hearing, language and motor speech disorders.
- Provides speech/language and hearing screenings (when required) to identify children with a suspected speech or language impairment at regular intervals and at specific levels.
- Assists in proper referrals of individuals to agencies and specialists in the community as appropriate.
- Maintains accurate, complete and correct records for the individual student receiving therapy as required by law, school board policies and administrative regulations and procedures.
- Develops individualized educational programs (IEPs) for identified students and provides appropriate therapy programs to meet individual needs.
- Serves as a liaison between home, school, and the community in matters relating to speech and language development of children.
- Collaborates with classroom teachers, parents, and appropriate community agencies to address student needs and provide support.
- Maintains continuing education credits by staying up to date with research to include evidenced based practices and current trends in the field.
- Serves as a consultant to teachers, parents, and school staff members on topics relating to communication skills and disorders.
- Independently manages a caseload to include chairing meetings (child study, eligibility, and IEP for speech only students).
- Implements evidenced based practice strategies during structured therapy sessions.
- Collects data and maintains documentation of service logs.
- Conducts Assistive Technology evaluations for Alternative Augmentative Communication (AAC) using devices or other low-tech forms of communication.
- Performs any other related duties as assigned by the Director of Exceptional Education.
Speech Language Pathologist Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Thorough knowledge of the principles, practices and procedures of speech and language diagnosis and therapy
- Thorough knowledge of casework methods and procedures.
- Thorough knowledge of local, state and federal resources, programs, procedures, laws, rules and regulations.
- Skill in the use of computer equipment.
- Ability to conduct interviews, assessments and diagnosis effectively and analyze needs and problems objectively.
- Ability to communicate ideas clearly and concisely, orally and in writing
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with children, students, parents, associates and the general public.
- Ability to travel frequently to and from schools within the division.
Speech Language Pathologist Physical Requirements
- Must have the training and experience necessary to develop consistent, stable, and supportive relationships with very young children.
- Able to ensure a safe and healthy environment for children and staff, all staff should demonstrate that they are in good health.
- This work requires the frequent exertion of up to 10 pounds of force and occasional exertion of up to 50 pounds of force.
- Work regularly requires sitting and speaking or hearing, frequently requires using hands to finger, handle or feel and occasionally requires standing, walking, lifting and repetitive motions.
- Work has standard vision requirements.
- Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word and conveying detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly or quickly
- Hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels and to receive detailed information through oral communications and/or to make fine distinctions in sound.
- Work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, using measuring devices and observing general surroundings and activities.
Speech Language Pathologist Special Requirements
- Possession of postgraduate license with a speech pathology endorsement
- Valid driver's license in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Pediatric Therapies, Inc. Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Pediatric Therapies, Inc. does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, political affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status.
- We will recruit and select applicants for employment solely on the basis of their qualifications. Our guidelines and practices, including those relating to wages, benefits, transfers, promotions, terminations and self-development opportunities, will also be administered without regard to race, color, religion, sex/sexual orientation, gender/gender identity, age, marital status, genetic information, national origin, ancestry, political affiliation, disability, protected veteran status and all other classes protected by the Federal and State Law. Drug Free Workplace.
Pay: From $33.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
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Who's Hiring
- Pediatric Developmental Services195
- Strides Therapy & Educational Services45
- PRO Companies43
- Effective School Solutions36
- Princeton Staffing Solutions24
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services
- Education
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in School-Based mental health therapist jobs.
- Master's degree in social work, counseling, psychology, or a related clinical field
- Active state clinical license such as LCSW, LPC, LMFT, or equivalent
- Experience providing individual and group therapy to children and adolescents
- Familiarity with IEP and 504 processes within a school or district setting
- Training in evidence-based modalities such as CBT, trauma-focused CBT, or DBT
- Ability to conduct suicide risk assessments and implement crisis intervention protocols
Tips for Your School-Based Mental Health Therapist Job Search
Tailor your resume to school settings
Highlight direct experience with IEP teams, 504 plans, and multi-tiered support systems. School districts scan for these terms specifically, so a resume built for outpatient or hospital roles won't translate without deliberate edits for the educational context.
List every relevant licensure clearly
Some postings require an LCSW, others accept an LPC or LMFT, and a handful specify a school counseling credential on top of a clinical license. Put your license type, state, and expiration date in a dedicated credentials section so hiring managers can verify fit instantly.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists school-based mental health therapist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings that match your caseload experience
Job descriptions vary widely: some emphasize crisis response in high-need Title I schools, others focus on early-childhood social skills groups. Applying to roles that mirror your actual caseload history makes your cover letter concrete and your interview answers sharper.
Prepare a scenario answer for crisis protocols
Nearly every interview for this role includes a situational question about a student in acute distress. Walk through your specific threat-assessment framework, who you notify, and how you document, referencing real procedures you have used rather than textbook steps.
Negotiate your start date around the academic calendar
School-based roles often have hard start dates tied to the first week of classes. If you're finishing a contract elsewhere, raise the timing conversation early in the offer stage so both sides can plan around district onboarding deadlines without losing the position.
School-Based Mental Health Therapist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most school-based mental health therapists?
The companies hiring the most school-based mental health therapists right now include Pediatric Developmental Services, Strides Therapy & Educational Services, and PRO Companies, with the largest share of openings in Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Contract staffing agencies that partner directly with school districts account for a significant portion of active postings alongside district-employed positions.
How many school-based mental health therapist jobs are remote?
About 19% of school-based mental health therapist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the inherently in-person nature of working with students on campus. Teletherapy roles are most common for rural districts using contracted telehealth providers, where a clinician sees students via video rather than on-site.
How do you become a school-based mental health therapist?
Start by completing a master's degree in social work, clinical mental health counseling, or a related field that includes a supervised practicum. After graduating, accumulate the required supervised clinical hours for your state's licensure exam, pass it, and obtain your active clinical license. Some districts also require or prefer a school counseling endorsement, so check state department of education guidelines for the specific credential requirements in your target state.
Can you get hired as a school-based mental health therapist with little experience?
Yes, many school districts and staffing agencies hire candidates who completed a graduate practicum or internship in a school or youth-serving setting, even without post-graduation experience. Emphasize any supervised hours spent with children or adolescents, your familiarity with school-based referral processes, and any crisis training you received during your program. Title I schools and rural districts with high vacancy rates are often the most open to new clinicians.
What does the school-based mental health therapist interview process look like?
Most hiring processes involve an initial phone screen with HR or a recruiter, followed by a panel interview with a school principal, a district behavioral health coordinator, and sometimes a school psychologist. Expect situational questions about de-escalation, mandatory reporting, and working within an IEP team. Some districts add a brief written exercise or ask you to describe a case conceptualization. Background checks and fingerprinting always follow a conditional offer.
Where can I find and apply to school-based mental health therapist jobs?
You can find and apply to school-based mental health therapist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search the available roles, find the ones that match your license type, experience level, and preferred location, and apply directly to each listing that fits.
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