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Adelphi Staffing
Albuquerque, New Mexico

Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) / Clinical Fellow (CF)

Speech-Language PathologistNo weekendsContract

Listed compensation

$60 per hour

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.

Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Adelphi is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) and/or Clinical Fellow (CF) to provide speech-language assessments, therapy, consultation, and related services to students within a school setting in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The provider will support students with identified communication needs and deliver services in accordance with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), applicable state and federal requirements, and professional standards.

Job Quick Facts

  • Reference #: EDU-1503-01
  • Profession: Allied Health
  • Specialty: Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) / Clinical Fellow (CF)
  • Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico
  • Facility Type: School
  • Job Type: Contract / As-Needed
  • Service Delivery: Direct, Consultative, Assessment, and Evaluation Services
  • Schedule: As Needed; Monday-Friday during school hours
  • Compensation: $60 per hour

Requirements

  • Current State of New Mexico license or applicable credential to practice as a Speech-Language Pathologist and/or Clinical Fellow.
  • Current New Mexico Public Education Department licensure for K-12 Speech-Language Pathology and/or Clinical Fellow services.
  • Completed application for a Medicaid Provider Number or an assigned Medicaid Provider Number.
  • Appropriate education, clinical training, and professional preparation necessary to provide school-based speech-language pathology services.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct speech and language evaluations and assessments for assigned students.
  • Provide direct speech-language therapy services to eligible students in accordance with their IEPs and applicable state and federal regulations.
  • Design and implement individualized speech-language therapy services based on student needs and IEP requirements.
  • Provide teacher consultation services and appropriate home programs when required.
  • Develop evaluation reports, treatment documentation, recommendations, and other required clinical records.
  • Monitor student progress and provide progress reports within required timelines.
  • Maintain accurate caseload information and student service documentation.
  • Complete Medicaid documentation in accordance with required District procedures.
  • Complete federal and state documentation governing the provision of speech-language services.
  • Participate and collaborate with teachers, parents, administrators, special education personnel, and other members of the student's educational team as appropriate.
  • Coordinate assigned services and schedules with designated Special Education representatives and school-site personnel.
  • Accurately complete required monthly billing, student contact forms, invoice logs, and related service documentation.
  • Provide services in accordance with applicable standards of care, professional ethics, and state licensure requirements.
  • Maintain confidentiality of all student, family, and District information.
  • Maintain required professional licenses, credentials, and compliance documentation throughout the assignment.
  • Provide services only for properly authorized assignments issued through the designated Special Education Department.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

IEP developmentClinical documentationStudent progress monitoringEvaluation reportingTreatment planningCollaborationCaseload management

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) / Clinical Fellow (CF) at Adelphi Staffing a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Speech Language Pathology — ranked against 6,763 active Speech Language Pathology listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context

Of the 40 active Speech-Language Pathology listings this role was benchmarked against, 15% are remote, 38% have no call, 63% require no weekends.

Speech-Language Pathology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for New Mexico is 92.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$125k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $135k in an average-cost state. 61.4% of New Mexico clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top contract/1099 Speech Language Pathologist Jobs

24 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution24 jobs · 13 employers

13
<$100k
1
$103k
0
$120k-140k
9
$140k-160k
1
$166k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks23 jobs · 13 employers

401k / retirement match
96%
CME allowance
39%
Loan repayment
22%
Sign-on bonus
17%
Relocation assistance
17%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 6.0
Better work-life than 70% of Speech Language Pathology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,763 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends

Living in Albuquerque

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$340k
Typical market rent
$1,455/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
95.5
State income tax
Up to 5.9%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Albuquerque, NM metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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