Speech and Language Pathologist (SLP)

Speech and Language Pathologist (SLP) – Pediatric Autism Diagnostic Services
Location: New Mexico (statewide travel required)
Position Type: Full-Time
Remote + In-Person (Hybrid Field-Based)

About Frontera
Frontera’s mission is to transform behavioral health and increasing access to care, with a current focus on serving children on the autism spectrum and their families. We do this by providing AI-forward software tools that streamline diagnostic evaluations, initial ABA assessments, supervision of ABA, and automated data collection. We also offer autism services in New Mexico through our service arm.

Frontera Diagnostics is a telehealth-forward diagnostic assessment service offering high-quality diagnostic evaluations for children and adolescents. Our current focus is  autism-spectrum disorder (ASD). Operating across New Mexico, we deliver services through a hybrid model—combining telehealth-based evaluation by licensed psychologists with in-person support from community health workers and other providers.

We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Speech and Language Pathologist to join the growing Frontera Diagnostics clinical team.

Position Summary
We are hiring a New Mexico-licensed SLP to provide in-person speech and language assessments to children referred for behavioral and developmental evaluations—especially those with suspected autism. This role will be primarily field-based, requiring travel to clients' homes and affiliated clinics. Some assessments may be provided via tele-health. The SLP will work in close collaboration with our psychologist-led diagnostic teams to ensure comprehensive evaluations that guide meaningful next steps for families.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive speech and language evaluations with children aged 2 and up as part of multidisciplinary diagnostic assessments
• Conduct clinical intake interviews to obtain developmental histories and to clarify assessment referral questions
• Administer screening assessments to aid in determining the appropriate assessment approach
• Administer standardized assessments including the ADOS-2, CELF, PLS-5, PPVT-5, EVT-3 and others,
• Collaborate with psychologists and care coordinators to interpret findings and contribute to diagnostic formulations
• Document evaluation findings in clear, family-centered reports that integrate with psychologist assessments
• Use Frontera software to aid in conducting evaluations
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and family feedback sessions as needed
• Help develop and refine best practices for hybrid, team-based evaluation of pediatric clients
• Provide speech and language therapy and family consultation

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program
• Current licensure as an SLP in the state of New Mexico
• At least 2 years of experience providing speech and language services to children, including those with ASD
• Trained in or willing to be trained in the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule, Second Edition (ADOS-2)
• Competent in administering and interpreting standardized language assessments for young children
• Willingness and ability to travel throughout assigned regions of New Mexico to conduct in-person evaluations
• Reliable transportation and valid driver's license
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills
• Commitment to culturally responsive, family-centered care
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) proficiency
• Experience collaborating as part of interdisciplinary or diagnostic teams
• Familiarity with telehealth models of care

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation (hourly or salaried, depending on schedule)
• Flexible schedule and autonomy in managing caseload
• Mileage reimbursement for in-person visits
• Supportive, mission-driven clinical and administrative team
• Opportunity to contribute to an innovative, hybrid model of care improving access for underserved families