Early Intervention Therapy Lead
- Location: Las Cruces, NM and Surrounding Service Areas
- Schedule: Full-Time | Exempt Leadership Position
- Compensation: Competitive Salary + Comprehensive Benefits Package
Why Join the Aprendamos Family?
- Families First Culture: Join a mission-driven organization committed to helping children and families achieve their highest potential through compassionate, family-centered care.
- Clinical Leadership Opportunity: Take your therapy career to the next level by mentoring clinicians, supporting professional growth, and helping shape the future of Early Intervention services.
- Collaborative Team Environment: Work alongside experienced therapists, service coordinators, and leadership teams dedicated to clinical excellence, innovation, and meaningful outcomes.
- Elite Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, employer-paid life insurance, 401(k) with employer match, generous PTO, professional development opportunities, and a supportive leadership culture.
Your Role: Elevating Clinical Excellence
As the Early Intervention Therapy Lead, you are more than a clinician—you are a mentor, coach, and leader. You will provide field-based clinical support, supervision, and training to therapy staff while ensuring services remain compliant, high-quality, and family-centered. Your leadership will directly impact staff development, accountability, and outcomes for children and families throughout the region.
Key Responsibilities
Clinical Leadership & Field Support
- Conduct field visits, observations, and joint treatment sessions to support therapist growth and clinical effectiveness
- Provide coaching and guidance on complex cases and clinical decision-making
- Ensure fidelity to Early Intervention best practices, IFSP implementation, and family-centered care principles
- Serve as a clinical resource for therapists across disciplines
Training & Workforce Development
- Support onboarding, mentorship, and training of new therapy staff
- Deliver ongoing training aligned with program needs, evidence-based practices, and regulatory requirements
- Conduct IDA observations and provide developmental feedback
- Identify skill gaps and develop targeted coaching plans to strengthen staff competency
Performance Management & Accountability
- Monitor therapist productivity, documentation quality, timeliness, and service outcomes
- Conduct regular staff check-ins, coaching sessions, and performance evaluations
- Support corrective action processes and Performance Improvement Plans (PIPs) when necessary
- Reinforce expectations while promoting a culture of growth and accountability
Quality Assurance & Compliance
- Ensure compliance with New Mexico FIT Program requirements, documentation standards, and organizational policies
- Conduct audits of clinical documentation and service delivery
- Monitor adherence to timelines, quality standards, and regulatory requirements
- Support continuous quality improvement initiatives and corrective action planning
Team Collaboration & Communication
- Serve as a liaison between therapy staff and program leadership
- Facilitate team meetings, case consultations, and interdisciplinary collaboration
- Foster engagement, teamwork, accountability, and professional excellence
- Promote consistent communication across teams and service regions
Community Engagement & Leadership Presence
- Participate in outreach activities and community events throughout assigned regions
- Maintain a visible leadership presence to support staff, families, and community partners
- Represent Aprendamos and Early Intervention services within the community
What We Are Looking For
Licensure:
- Current unrestricted New Mexico licensure in one of the following disciplines:
- Occupational Therapy (OT)
- Physical Therapy (PT)
- Speech-Language Pathology (SLP)
- Family Therapy (FT)
- Social Work (SW)
- Related qualifying discipline
Experience:
- Early Intervention, pediatric, or family-centered services experience preferred
- Prior leadership, supervision, mentoring, or coaching experience strongly preferred
Knowledge & Skills:
- Strong understanding of Early Intervention services, IFSP development, and family-centered practices
- Knowledge of coaching, staff development, and performance management
- Excellent communication, organization, leadership, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to effectively support multidisciplinary teams in a dynamic environment
Additional Requirements
- Provide supervision for SLP Clinical Fellows (CFs), PTAs, COTAs, or other disciplines as permitted by licensure
- Travel throughout assigned service regions
- Attend community outreach and engagement events
- Maintain visibility and accessibility as a regional clinical leader
Additional Perks & Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Employer-Paid Life Insurance
- Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
- 401(k) with Employer Match
- Paid Time Off
- Professional Development Opportunities
- Leadership Development Support
- Mileage Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program
- Collaborative Multidisciplinary Team Environment
At Aprendamos, we believe strong clinical leadership drives exceptional outcomes. If you are passionate about mentoring clinicians, advancing quality care, and helping children and families thrive, we'd love to hear from you.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Aprendamos Family of Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and supportive workplace. We encourage applicants of all backgrounds to apply.
Ready to make a meaningful difference?
Apply today and help lead the next generation of Early Intervention professionals while transforming the lives of children and families.
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Relocation assistance
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Early Intervention/Pediatric: 1 year (Required)
- Supervising: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- Occupational Therapy License (Preferred)
- Physical Therapy License (Preferred)
- Speech-Language Pathology License (Preferred)
- Family Therapist (Preferred)
- Certified Social Worker (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
