Speech Language Pathologist Jobs in Missouri
Speech Language Pathologist jobs in Missouri are concentrated in healthcare systems, school districts, and outpatient rehabilitation clinics, with demand at every level from clinical fellows entering the field to seasoned specialists. Kansas City, St. Louis, and Springfield are the state's busiest hiring markets, with major employers such as BJC HealthCare, SSM Health, and the Mercy health system posting consistently throughout the year. The most in-demand specialties in Missouri include pediatric language disorders, dysphagia management, and early intervention services. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Job Description
Family First Center for Autism is looking for a full or part time speech/language therapist in the Kansas City area to provide speech and language services to toddler and preschool-aged children with autism spectrum disorders.
This position will conduct relevant assessments and provide direct speech and language therapy to children with autism.
Location(s): Family First has three centers in the Kansas City area: Kansas City North, just south of Zona Rosa, Liberty, and Leavenworth, KS, as well as our location in Manhattan, KS.
Job Responsibilities: Speech/Language Therapists are responsible for developing speech and language programming for the children on their caseloads. They are also responsible for conducting assessments as needed, and collaborating with BCBAs, Registered Behavior Technicians and parents to ensure children's goals are implemented throughout their day. Other responsibilities are as follows:
- Attend parent training sessions.
- Attend team meetings as needed to train RBTs on programming
- Demonstrate the ability to prioritize and organize workload in an efficient and productive manner in the assigned work time.
- Demonstrate ability to adapt to changes in schedule and environment.
- Provide quality speech therapy in a manner that takes into account the special needs of the child (e.g., age, culture, learning ability, etc.)
- Take initiative to learn and apply new processes and procedures by attending in-services, pertinent continuing education seminars, and reading professional journals and sharing that information with team members.
Required Qualifications:
- Master's Degree in Speech/Language Pathology from an accredited school
- ASHA Certification or willingness to work towards the certification
- Current Kansas and Missouri SLP licensure or ability to work towards licensure
- **We can provide clinical supervision
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience working with young children, and preferably children with a diagnosis of autism or other developmental disabilities
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Job Description
Family First Center for Autism is looking for a full or part time speech/language therapist in the Kansas City area to provide speech and language services to toddler and preschool-aged children with autism spectrum disorders.
This position will conduct relevant assessments and provide direct speech and language therapy to children with autism.
Location(s): Family First has three centers in the Kansas City area: Kansas City North, just south of Zona Rosa, Liberty, and Leavenworth, KS, as well as our location in Manhattan, KS.
Job Responsibilities: Speech/Language Therapists are responsible for developing speech and language programming for the children on their caseloads. They are also responsible for conducting assessments as needed, and collaborating with BCBAs, Registered Behavior Technicians and parents to ensure children's goals are implemented throughout their day. Other responsibilities are as follows:
- Attend parent training sessions.
- Attend team meetings as needed to train RBTs on programming
- Demonstrate the ability to prioritize and organize workload in an efficient and productive manner in the assigned work time.
- Demonstrate ability to adapt to changes in schedule and environment.
- Provide quality speech therapy in a manner that takes into account the special needs of the child (e.g., age, culture, learning ability, etc.)
- Take initiative to learn and apply new processes and procedures by attending in-services, pertinent continuing education seminars, and reading professional journals and sharing that information with team members.
Required Qualifications:
- Master's Degree in Speech/Language Pathology from an accredited school
- ASHA Certification or willingness to work towards the certification
- Current Kansas and Missouri SLP licensure or ability to work towards licensure
- **We can provide clinical supervision
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience working with young children, and preferably children with a diagnosis of autism or other developmental disabilities
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
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Speech Language Pathologist Job Market in Missouri
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Who's Hiring
- HiredFirst12H
- Voyage Health10V
- Aspire Senior Living5
- Phoenix Home Care4
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What Missouri Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in speech language pathologist jobs across Missouri.
- Active Missouri speech-language pathologist license issued by the Missouri State Board of Registration for the Healing Arts
- Master's degree in speech-language pathology from an accredited graduate program
- Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) from ASHA or active clinical fellowship
- Experience conducting evaluations and delivering treatment across pediatric or adult caseloads
- Proficiency with AAC devices, dysphagia protocols, or early intervention frameworks depending on setting
- Ability to maintain accurate documentation in electronic health record systems such as Epic or Cerner
Speech Language Pathologist Jobs in Missouri: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a speech language pathologist in Missouri?
To work as a speech language pathologist in Missouri, you must hold a license issued by the Missouri State Board of Registration for the Healing Arts. Licensure requires a master's degree in speech-language pathology from an accredited program and completion of a supervised clinical fellowship. Most Missouri employers also expect the ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence. Applications are submitted directly to the state board.
How much do speech language pathologists make in Missouri?
Speech language pathologists in Missouri earn a median of about $89,280 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $58,180 for the lowest 10% to over $119,240 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire speech language pathologists in Missouri?
Missouri speech language pathologist roles are posted by HiredFirst, Voyage Health, and Aspire Senior Living and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Missouri's large integrated health systems and its extensive public school network generate the most consistent hiring volume across the state.
Which Missouri cities have the most speech language pathologist jobs?
St. Louis, Kansas City, and Saint Joseph account for the most speech language pathologist openings in Missouri. St. Louis and Kansas City lead because of their concentration of major hospital systems, children's hospitals, and large public school districts, while Springfield's steady growth as a regional healthcare hub drives demand in the southwest corner of the state.
Are there remote speech language pathologist jobs in Missouri?
Yes, but they're limited compared to desk-based professions because most speech language pathologist work requires direct patient or student contact. About 0% of speech language pathologist openings tied to Missouri are remote or hybrid as of August 2026. Teletherapy roles serving rural Missouri school districts or home-health platforms tend to be the most common remote opportunities in the state.
How can I get hired as a speech language pathologist in Missouri with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry point is applying for a clinical fellowship year position, which Missouri health systems and school districts post specifically for master's graduates who have not yet earned full licensure. BJC HealthCare, SSM Health, and large Missouri public school districts in the Kansas City and St. Louis metro areas regularly bring on clinical fellows. Completing your ASHA-required supervised hours in Missouri and obtaining your state license as early as eligibility allows gives you a clear edge over candidates still in the process.
Where can I find and apply to speech language pathologist jobs in Missouri?
You can find and apply to speech language pathologist jobs in Missouri on Migrate Mate, which lists current Missouri openings from employers hiring right now. Search the listings, find the roles that match your background and preferred setting, and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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