Welcome! We’re excited you’re interested in learning more about Blume Kids Therapy.
At Blume, we value celebrating differences. We also value having fun, fostering a trusting and safe environment, and promoting success with our clients in a way that’s meaningful for them. If this resonates with you, keep reading to learn more about what it means to be on Team Blume!
About Us
Blume Kids Therapy is a growing neurodiversity-affirming pediatric occupational and speech therapy practice based in Boulder, CO. This means…
- We focus on the well-being of our clients. We honor their needs and adjust accordingly.
- We’re child-led. We believe that incorporating the child’s interests into our sessions is key to developing meaningful and trusting relationships.
- We’re strengths-based. We presume competence and build upon emerging skills to instill confidence in our clients.
- We focus on building relationships with our clients that are trusting, supportive, and safe.
- We foster communication in all of its forms. Neurodivergent or disabled people may communicate in ways other than oral speech, and we honor and accept all ways of communicating.
- We listen and learn from the neurodivergent community in order to best inform our practice.
What We Offer
- Weekly supervision
- Opportunities for weekly collaboration with the team
- Paid professional development opportunities
- Regular mentorship
- Manageable caseloads and realistic expectations to promote a healthy work-life balance
- Dedication to supporting your growth as an individual and clinician
- Opportunities for developing leadership skills for career progression
- A salaried position
- A culture that will always prioritize our clinicians’ well-being over profit
About You
Our ideal speech therapist:
- Is affirming. You’re always learning, always listening, and always adapting. You’re committed to listening to & validating the experience of neurodivergent individuals, and you tailor your interventions to meet clients where they are.
- Is collaborative. You have experience collaborating with cross-functional teams, demonstrating mutual respect and an open mind. You have excellent oral and written communication with colleagues, direct reports, families, and clients. You actively contribute to a work environment that is inclusive of other perspectives, and you support the growth of your colleagues.
- Does the right thing. You act ethically and transparently in all professional matters, even when it is difficult or when no one is looking. You contribute to a foundation that allows for a just, fair, and compassionate environment.
- Is disciplined. You are committed to owning your actions and their outcomes while striving to receive and integrate feedback that drives professional growth. You consistently demonstrate reliability, dependability, flexibility, follow-through, and thoughtful decision-making. You strive for excellence through engaging in growth-minded endeavors, providing the highest quality of services, and leading by example.
- Is heartfelt. You’re passionate about supporting individuals of all abilities in their pursuit of living a meaningful life. You recognize and value others; support and advocate for clients and their families; validate and address the needs of your clients; and foster an inclusive, welcoming environment for all.
Additionally, you…
- Demonstrate a desire to continue your professional growth
- Have experience working with a variety of diagnoses, including autism, ADHD, and general developmental delays
- Have a passion for providing neurodiversity-affirming care, including a strong desire to continue learning from the neurodivergent community
- You have demonstrated experience in using Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) devices
- Have strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Have strong organizational skills
- Have experience collaborating with cross-functional teams and excellent written/oral communication with colleagues, direct reports, families, and clients
- Enjoy working with children
- Are highly motivated, naturally take initiative, are willing to learn, remain curious, and look to make a larger, positive impact
- You have a current ASHA certification
- You have a current Colorado SLP license
What You’ll Be Doing
- Providing direct speech therapy services in our clinic setting
- Evaluating new clients; completing communication assessments that can inform treatment plans in the areas of receptive/expressive language, pragmatic language, articulation, fluency, and voice; writing evaluation reports; and planning and implementing treatment sessions that promote engagement and skill development using a client-centered approach.
- Working collaboratively with the family unit, providing ongoing education that supports clients in reaching their goals.
- Maintaining a 65% productivity rate. We value work/life balance!
Job Type and Compensation
- Job Type: Full-Time
- Salary Range: $70,000-83,000
- Time Away from Work: 3 Weeks PTO + Company Holidays + 5 Sick Days. Additionally, you are paid during our annual office closure between the week of Christmas & NYD
- Competitive Benefits
Let's Talk!
If this sounds like a good fit for you, please submit your resume to hiring@blumekidstherapy.com or apply here. We look forward to hearing from you!
Diversity Statement
Blume Kids Therapy is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to celebrating diversity in all of its forms at every level of our organization.
