Speech and Language Pathologist (SLP)

Frontera Health is revolutionizing pediatric healthcare by developing a cutting-edge, tech-enabled platform that delivers essential therapies to rural families. Our platform leverages AI / ML to create a robust video-based data model for early intervention and developmental disorders. By collaborating closely with parents, caregivers, and clinical partners, we're bridging the gap in access to care, improving health equity, and providing personalized treatment plans. Backed by leading investors like Lightspeed and Lux, Frontera Health is poised for rapid growth.

Our ABA direct services are designed to meet the unique needs of children in underserved communities, providing them with the support and resources they require to reach their full potential. We are passionate about ensuring that every child, regardless of their location or socioeconomic status, has access to high-quality healthcare. By leveraging our technology platform and partnering with local providers, we are able to deliver effective ABA therapy to families who may otherwise have limited access to these essential services.

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

Preferred Qualifications

What We Offer

Frontera Health, Inc. is committed to creating and maintaining a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and has the opportunity to thrive. We believe that our differences make us stronger and that all employees, regardless of their background, experiences, or abilities, contribute to our success.

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We believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion are essential to our success as a company and to our mission of serving the pediatric behavioral health community. We are committed to continuous improvement in this area and welcome feedback from all employees.