Clinical Director, Speech Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) Chicago, Illinois, United States (Chicago)

Clinical Director, Speech Language Pathology (CCC-SLP)

At Gracent , we are dedicated to supporting children with developmental needs through evidence-based therapies, compassionate care, clinical excellence, and innovative approaches. The children we serve are at the heart of everything we do and remain our top priority.

The Clinical Director of SLP will play a critical leadership role in the success and continued growth of our pediatric therapy programs. While this position includes strategic oversight of both the speech-language pathology (SLP) and mental health (MH) teams, the ideal candidate is a CCC- SLP who is passionate about pediatric care, clinical quality, and team development . In this role, the Clinical Director will also support operational coordination of the MH team, with clinical oversight provid ed by our Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSWs) .

This role is responsible for driving excellence in client outcomes, team performance, and programs operations by monitoring Balanced Scorecard goals, clinical quality , financial targets, and client satisfaction. The Clinical Director will directly supervise and maintain strategic oversight of all SLP and MH operations and therapists , playing a key role in advancing Gracents mission to deliver exceptional , family-centered care .

The base salary for this role is $75,000$80,000, with eligibility for a performance-based bonus of up to 20%.

Essential Functions:

• Client Care & Administration: The Clinical Director will lead the charge in elevating clinical standards across the SLP te am and provide operational and supervisory support for our LCSWs , ensuring alignment with Gracents interdisciplinary care standards.
• Culture Development: The Clinical Director is expected to lead by example, promoting the company's goals, mission, vision and creating a collaborative culture. They will assess and organize ongoing training for team members, ensuring they are trained in best practices and commensurate with the responsibilities of their jobs. In collaboration with the SLPs and mental health professionals, the Clinical Director will maintain a safe, orderly, and organized work environment.
• Team Performance Tracking : The Clinical Director will ensure team members bill for therapy appointments and complete clinical documentation in a timely manner to meet hours of care standards per company guidelines. They will identify opportunities to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the SLP/MH teams and maintain quality assurance by performing documentation audits. Additionally, they will enforce company procedures for client cancellations and identify creative scheduling solutions to maximize rescheduling opportunities.
• Team Management: The Clinical Director will oversee staffing needs and guide team development across all locations. Through clear goal-setting and strategic action planning, this role will ensure high performance at both the individual and team levels. Responsibilities will include recruiting and interviewing, identifying staffing needs based on therapist efficiency and client demand, guiding new hires through the 90-day orientation process, and conducting performance reviews per organizational standards. In coordination with Human Resources, the Clinical Director will also handle offboarding processes and address performance improvement or disciplinary needs as necessary.
• Hours of Care Standards: The Clinical Director will maintain or exceed efficiency expectations as established by the organization. Individual and overall team efficiency are reviewed and discussed on an as needed basis.
• Optimization of Operations: The Clinical Director will collaborate closely with other Clinical Directors, Regional/Area Directors, and other leadership teams to identify and implement opportunities for operational improvements within the SLP/MH departments and across the organization.
• Interdisciplinary Care Collaboration : This role will collaborate with other members of the healthcare team, such as doctors, teachers, BCBAs, RBTs / BTs, and other pediatric therapists. These individuals will make cross-referrals to other disciplines as clinically appropriate and educate caregivers on the services we provide at Gracent.
• Marketing: Working with the Regional/Area Directors and marketing team, this role will support Gracents marketing efforts, build relationships with area schools, and attend conferences to stay updated on the latest evidence-based practices.
• Other Responsibilities : The Clinical Director is expected to show flexibility in leadership and perform additional duties as required. This description is not exhaustive; responsibilities may evolve based on company needs.

Note to Applicants: If you are a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist with leadership experience , or a desire to grow in that area , do not let the mention of mental health deter you. This role is designed for an SLP to lead a cross-functional team, not to provide mental health therapy. You will be supported by experienced LCS Ws .

Qualifications:

• Licensed speech-language pathologist with state license in good standing and 5+ years of experience, preferabl y in a pediatric setting
• 1+ year supervising team members
• E xperience working with ASD preferred
• Ability to travel regularly between Gracents centers to support SLP / MH therapists and cover sessions, with additional travel as needed to support marketing and outreach efforts
• Proven experience with successfully coordinating and executing plans to achieve quality , clinic al , and operational goals of a center
• Experience collaborating across departments to solve problems , achieve goals & objectives , and meet departmental metrics
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment where the business is continually evolving

Competencies and Skills:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Strong ability to interpret data, derive insights, and strategize for future growth and improvement
• Excellent judgment and self-reliance in making sound decisions
• Highly detail-oriented with strong follow-through skills, ensuring accuracy and completeness in all tasks
• Exceptional ability to organize, plan, prioritize, and manage multiple projects efficiently, meeting deadlines with ease
• Strategic and proactive mindset with the foresight to anticipate potential challenges, propose effective solutions, and confidently make tough decisions
• Works well with others in a supportive manner and can forge and maintain relationships
• Capable of working effectively with minimal supervision
• Committed to maintaining confidentiality and integrity in all responsibilities

Physical Demands:

• Required to sit, stand, bend, and walk regularly; lift and/or move up to 45 pounds
• Adequate physical mobility to allow for movement and play with children as well as the physical stamina to keep up with the energy level of young children
• Visual and auditory ability enough for written and verbal communication
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate

Why Choose Gracent?

We know youre already doing incredible work where you are, but at Gracent, were committed to creating an environment where you can do even morewhile being supported, celebrated, and inspired along the way. Whether youre ready to make a move or just want to explore your options, wed love to show you what else is out there. Lets talk about how we can help you lead, inspire, and grow in your career.

Curious? Apply today, or reach out to start a conversation.

Total compensation includes base and eligible annual bonus.

Total compensation

$75,000 - $96,000 USD

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