Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP)Livonia, MI: Pediatric Private Practice, Elementary School

Mission: At Play Awhile, we believe in PLAY as a mindset. Using the emotional connections naturally derived from child-led play, we empower the entire family to take their role in the developmental journey. By learning to laugh, people of all ages and abilities can laugh to learn. 

Role: Speech-Language Pathologist (Full Time) 32 hours per week. Hybrid position split between our beautiful Livonia Clinic and a nearby public school. 

Why Play Awhile? 

Balance: At Play Awhile, we understand that being an SLP is only one part of your identity. We prefer the term “Life-Work Balance” because we know your work can only be top-notch if you have time to enjoy your life.

Respect: We consider our practice to be radically neurodiversity-affirming. We must, above all else, respect the clients we serve. At Play Awhile, you know you’ll be on the right side of history. 

Community: Play Awhile prides itself on providing a playful, happy environment for our clients AND staff. Support with clinical support is enthusiastically available from our close-knit team of SLPs. We also offer CF mentorship, plus weekly "grand rounds" for ongoing mentorship and collaboration.

Fun: Therapy never feels like “work” here.  We PLAY, and it is awesome.

Watch the video below to learn more about us!

Retirement

• 401K with matching up to 3.5%

Insurance Benefits

• medical (50% paid, most employees pay approximately $225 per month)
• dental (50% paid, most employees pay approximately $30 per month)
• vision (50% paid, most employees pay approximately $6 per month)
• short term disability (100% paid, employees pay $0)
• life (100% paid, employees pay $0)
• professional liability (100% paid, employees pay $0)

Number of SLPs at the company (approximate): 7
Annual turnover rate for SLPs (last 12 months): 1 position turned over in the past 12 months
Percent of SLPs at company 2+ years: 43% (growing business)

The ideal candidate will have a passion for neurodiversity-affirming and play-based therapy. Play Awhile therapists should have the willingness to learn from the populations we serve, and adjust therapy approaches when necessary to avoid ableism and/or harm to our clients. Candidates should demonstrate excitement for early childhood development, particularly ages 18 months through 7 years, although we do see children of all ages. Knowledge of or willingness to learn about AAC is ideal. 

ASHA CCCs Required: No
State Licenses Required: Michigan
Additional Qualifications: Must be able to pass a background check. 

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Accepts CFs? Yes
% of SLPs in company who are CFS: 15%
CF supervision provided? Yes
Training program: Clinical Fellows are paired with a CF Mentor from the Play Awhile staff. Our mentorship program includes: 

• Monthly observations with feedback provided
• Weekly "grand rounds" to discuss clinical or procedural questions
• Quarterly 1:1 meetings with leadership to address progress, questions, and need for support

All new staff have a 2 week onboarding period dedicated to shadowing existing staff and learning the protocols. 
 

We have a SchoolSpeech department head to answer any questions or provide support for school-based services, and we have a WordBuilders department head to answer questions/provide support with clinic-based services.