Atlanta, Georgia
Savannah, Georgia
Posted: 30-Jan-26
Location: Atlanta, Georgia
Type: Full Time
Salary: Open
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Internal Number: Atlanta
The Auditory Verbal Center is expanding and is seeking a BILINGUAL (Spanish-English) Speech-Language Pathologist with a strong background in Auditory-Verbal training, a Clinical Fellow, or an already certified Auditory-Verbal Therapist to support our growing presence in Atlanta, Georgia.
You will be part of a collaborative team of 8 fun, creative, and passionate Auditory-Verbal Therapists who work together to support deaf and hard of hearing children across Georgia.
You will need to be conversationally proficient in Spanish and English as you will primarily provide services to Spanish-speaking clients, with an occasional need to support English-speaking clients if needed.
Therapists manage their own schedules, provide 1-hour therapy sessions, and have the flexibility to work remotely part-time. The clinical team meets weekly via Zoom for collaboration and support. No travel to client homes is required, and we provide all toys, therapy materials, and teletherapy equipment needed for both in-person and remote sessions.
The Auditory Verbal Center is a leader in pediatric spoken language intervention services and adult auditory rehabilitation (post-implantation) services in the state of Georgia. Since founding our teletherapy model in 2010, we have served clients statewide, offering both in-person and teletherapy options based on individual family needs. Our Atlanta office plays a central role in delivering high-quality auditory-based therapy and supporting families throughout the region.
Atlanta offers a dynamic mix of culture, community, and opportunity—home to vibrant neighborhoods, world-class dining, arts, and outdoor spaces. Join the Auditory Verbal Center’s team in Atlanta and play a key role in expanding access to spoken language services while making a meaningful difference for deaf and hard of hearing children throughout Georgia.
If you are interested in learning more about joining our team, please email resume to Debbie Brilling, Executive Director/CEO, at dbrilling@avchears.org.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide diagnostic auditory-verbal therapy to children with hearing loss for birth to school aged children and their families
- Educate and counsel clients and families on their treatment plans and progress
- Develop individualized therapy lesson plans for clients
- Conduct formal and informal evaluations of clients
- Provide referrals for other services needed when necessary
- Communicate regularly with members of the client care team, the client, family members, and other providers involved with the client's care
Skills
- Experience working with deaf or hard of hearing children (either through coursework or hands-on, hands-on preferred)
- Client evaluation using standardized assessments
- Client management
- Documentation of evaluations and therapy appointments
- Team approach – collaboration with AV team, audiologists, early interventionalists, and educators
- Knowledge of typical child development from birth to 6 years of age
- Ability to work independently with commitment to the vision, mission, and philosophy of the organization
- Experience in teletherapy is a plus
- Bilingual in Spanish and English is a plus
Qualifications
- Certified in Auditory-Verbal Therapy preferred but training and mentoring will be provided toward certification if necessary
- CCCs credentialing, with support provided towards obtaining your CCCs for CF applicants
- Eligible for a GA state SLP license, if not already obtained
- Will consider CF with strong training in Auditory-Verbal Therapy
Benefits
Salary commensurate with experience. In addition to salary, you receive:
- Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, and Vision) (We pay 60% of premium)
- Annual Professional leave
- Generous Personal Time Off plan (holidays, vacation, and sick)
- Paid CEU hours for Continuing Education, including virtual learning as well as in-person conferences/conventions
- Paid Annual convention registration fees (one a year, more if you are presenting)
- Paid Licensing Fees
- Paid Credentialing Fees
- Paid Professional dues to ASHA, AG Bell, etc.
- Paid Liability Insurance
- Matching 403B Retirement Package up to 3%
- Life Insurance
- Maternity Leave (6-8 weeks)
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
**Note: This is not a guarantee but is a perk you may be eligible for. Several employees have been successful in receiving this benefit.**
We are an approved employer and non-profit organization so you may be able to take advantage of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF). Created under the College Cost Reduction and Access Act of 2007, PSLF allows borrowers who work full time for nonprofits and government agencies to have their outstanding debt forgiven tax-free on Federal Direct Loans, after making 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan.
Sources:
- gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service
- councilofnonprofits.org/trends-and-policy-issues/public-service-loan-forgiveness
About Us
Since 1977, the Auditory Verbal Center (AVC), a nonprofit 501(c)(3), has helped children and adults who are deaf or hard of hearing develop listening and spoken language through a family-centered, holistic approach. As one of only a few centers of its kind in the U.S., AVC uniquely combines Auditory-Verbal Therapy with a full-service Audiology Clinic.
Our highly trained Speech-Language Pathologists and Listening and Spoken Language Specialists provide in-person and teletherapy services statewide, including bilingual Spanish therapy, ensuring accessible, culturally responsive care. At AVC, we are deeply committed to empowering individuals with hearing loss to communicate, connect, and thrive.