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NYC Behavior Specialists
Brooklyn, New York

Speech Therapist

Speech-Language PathologistPart-Time

Listed compensation

$150–$165 /hr

The week · per this posting

Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.

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Job Description

Benefits

  • Competitive salary
  • Flexible schedule
  • Training & development
  • Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) – Brooklyn, NY
  • Company: NYC Behavior Specialists
  • Location: Brooklyn, NY
  • Position Type: Part-Time / Per Diem / Independent Contractor (1099)
  • Compensation: $150–$165 per hour

About NYC Behavior Specialists

NYC Behavior Specialists is a multidisciplinary provider of ABA, Speech, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Special Education services throughout New York. We are committed to delivering high-quality, family-centered care that helps children reach their full potential across home, school, and community settings.

Position Overview

We are seeking licensed Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologists to provide evaluations, therapy, and consultation services for children with a variety of communication, language, social-pragmatic, and developmental needs. This is an excellent opportunity for clinicians seeking flexible scheduling, competitive compensation, and strong interdisciplinary collaboration.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct speech and language evaluations and develop treatment recommendations.
  • Provide individual speech-language therapy services.
  • Develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
  • Complete timely and accurate documentation.
  • Collaborate with families, educators, BCBAs, and related service providers.
  • Participate in team meetings and care coordination as needed.
  • Maintain compliance with all applicable regulations and professional standards.

Qualifications

  • Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology.
  • Active New York State Speech-Language Pathology License.
  • ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) preferred.
  • Experience working with pediatric populations.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Experience with autism spectrum disorders and developmental disabilities preferred.
  • Bilingual providers are encouraged to apply.

What We Offer

  • Competitive compensation: $150–$165 per hour
  • Flexible scheduling
  • Consistent referral stream
  • Administrative support
  • Collaborative multidisciplinary team
  • Opportunities for professional growth and leadership

Send your resume to nycbehaviorspecialists@gmail.com

For Additional Information, Contact

Walter Umana

Phone: 917-583-1127

Maziar Golshannejad

Phone: 347-385-5904

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Pediatric TherapyClinical EvaluationsTreatment PlanningAutism Spectrum Disorder TreatmentDevelopmental Disability CareSocial-Pragmatic Therapy

Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context

The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 43 active Speech-Language Pathologist listings this role was benchmarked against, 14% are remote, 44% have no call, 53% require no weekends.

What does the Speech-Language Pathologist market look like in New York?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedSpeech-Language Pathologist median $88k (middle half $88k–$99k)22 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingNew York index 107.9US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Speech-Language Pathologist listings in New York312 active7,658 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 14% remote · 44% no call · 53% no weekends43 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedNew York Speech-Language Pathologist listings: 13% state a sign-on bonus (median $6k) · 4% offer loan repayment312 active listings, Nov 2026
Speech-Language Pathologist pay trend+4.5% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Speech Therapist at NYC Behavior Specialists a 7.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 15% of all speech-language pathologist listings evaluated on our platform.

Top Speech Language Pathologist Jobs

42 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

23 jobs
9
<$120k
3
$120k-135k
5
$135k-150k
5
$150k-165k
1
$166k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

25 jobs
401k / retirement match
60%
CME allowance
44%
Sign-on bonus
32%
Loan repayment
28%
Relocation assistance
12%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Speech-Language Pathologist Clinical Fellow

Dragonfly Cares · Dix Hills, New York

$65-$90/hr
#2

Speech Therapist (ST)- Columbus

Home Care Providers Group · Dublin, Ohio

starting at $75/hr
#3

Speech Therapist

$64-$74/hr
#4

Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP)

$65-$70/hr
+ 40 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

7.1/ 10
Listing-based score
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About NYC Behavior Specialists

Benefits & Perks

Competitive salary
Flexible schedule
Training & development
Consistent referral stream
Administrative support
Collaborative multidisciplinary team
Opportunities for professional growth

Living in New York

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$875k
Typical market rent
$4,089/mo
Residents’ average commute
40 min
State income tax
Up to 10.9%
Sources & methodology

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

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