Are you passionate about child development and looking for more than just another job?
What if your next career move gave you the opportunity to become a highly trained autism early intervention specialist while working alongside an exceptional multidisciplinary team—and your employer paid for your specialty training?
Smile Pediatric Therapy & Diagnostics is seeking a Master's-level professional who wants to build a long-term career in autism early intervention, clinical leadership, and child development.
Whether your background is in Child Development, Human Development, Early Childhood Education, Psychology, Special Education, Applied Behavior Analysis, or a related field, we'll provide the mentorship, training, and support to help you become a specialist in one of the fastest-growing areas of pediatric healthcare.
Why Join Smile?
At Smile, we don't just hire clinicians—we invest in developing future leaders.
What We Offer
- Competitive annual salary: $68,000 - $72,000 DOE
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid Time Off and paid holidays
- 100% employer-funded Early Start Denver Model (ESDM) certification and specialty training
- Ongoing mentorship from experienced clinical leaders
- Leadership development and career advancement opportunities
- Collaboration with Speech Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Behavior Therapy professionals, and Child Development specialists
- A supportive, collaborative, and positive work culture
- Meaningful work that changes children's lives every day
What You'll Do
- Coach and supervise early intervention providers using evidence-based ESDM practices.
- Collaborate with Speech Therapists, Occupational Therapists, and Behavior Therapy teams to provide coordinated, multidisciplinary care.
- Develop individualized assessments, treatment plans, progress reports, and clinical recommendations.
- Review clinical documentation, programming, and client data to support high-quality service delivery.
- Partner with families through education, coaching, and ongoing collaboration.
- Provide services and supervision across clinic, home, school, and community settings.
- Receive advanced training in the Early Start Denver Model (ESDM) and other evidence-based developmental intervention approaches.
We're Looking For Someone Who Has
- Master's degree in Child Development, Human Development, Early Childhood Education, Psychology, Special Education, Applied Behavior Analysis, or a closely related field.
- Experience working with young children with autism or developmental delays.
- Strong understanding of child development and early intervention.
- Excellent communication, leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
- A collaborative, positive attitude and passion for working within a multidisciplinary team.
- A valid driver's license, reliable personal vehicle, and willingness to travel between Smile clinic locations, client homes, schools, and community settings as needed.
- Proof of current automobile liability insurance meeting California minimum coverage requirements.
Preferred Qualifications
- Supervisory or mentoring experience
- Early Intervention experience
- Early Start Denver Model (ESDM), DIR/Floortime, or ABA experience
- Bilingual or multilingual skills
Required Clearances
- Live Scan Background Clearance
- TB Clearance
- CPR/First Aid Certification
- Mandated Reporter Training
- Crisis Prevention Training
- Pertussis, Measles, and Annual Influenza Immunizations
About Smile
Smile Pediatric Therapy & Diagnostics is a multidisciplinary pediatric practice providing speech therapy, occupational therapy, behavior therapy, and developmental intervention for young children with autism and developmental delays.
Our collaborative model emphasizes play-based, naturalistic, relationship-centered care that empowers children, families, and clinicians to thrive.
Because we make a significant investment in every clinician through advanced specialty training, mentorship, and leadership development, we're looking for professionals seeking a long-term career where they can continue growing as experts and leaders.
If you're ready to make a lasting impact, build specialized expertise, and join a team that is passionate about changing children's lives, we'd love to hear from you.
Smile Pediatric Therapy & Diagnostics is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and celebrates diversity by creating an inclusive workplace for all employees. To learn more about Smile, please visit us at smilepediatrictherapy.com.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $68,000.00 - $72,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Los Angeles, CA 90057
