Clinical Fellow (CF) & SLP-A Positions | Mentorship-Driven Practice

About Chatterboxes

At Chatterboxes, we're redefining what it means to belong to a workplace. We are a clinician-led community of 22 Speech-Language Pathologists united by a shared belief that our profession can and should be more fulfilling, sustainable, and joyful.

For nearly 20 years, we've specialized in supporting early-career clinicians as they transition into real-world practice. Our innovative Sanctuary Model was intentionally created to address burnout while elevating clinical excellence, offering a place where you feel supported, inspired, and empowered to grow.

As we expand our presence in rural and suburban schools across Virginia, we're energized by the opportunity to make a meaningful difference for children and families while staying deeply rooted in what matters most—our clinicians.

We're Hiring: Clinical Fellows & SLP-As

Whether you're beginning your Clinical Fellowship or stepping into your role as an SLP-A, mentorship at Chatterboxes is designed to feel steady, human, and deeply supportive.

For Clinical Fellows: Mentorship Built Around You

Your CF year shouldn't feel like survival mode. At Chatterboxes, we provide:

• Structured mentorship with experienced SLPs who are invested in your growth
• Weekly professional learning opportunities tailored to your developmental stage
• Regular reflection and problem-solving sessions to build clinical confidence
• Support that's proactive, not reactive — we anticipate challenges and help you navigate them
• A growth-centered experience designed to build clinical confidence, professional communication skills, and comfort navigating school, home, and community settings

For SLP-As: Supervision That Empowers

More than supervision: We provide authentic support.

SLP-As at Chatterboxes are supported with intention, clarity, and respect. Our supervision model is designed to help you grow with confidence while always feeling supported:

✨ Clear roles & expectations — From the start, we prioritize clarity around scope of practice, documentation, communication, and responsibilities so you can focus on doing your work well.

✨ Consistent mentorship & collaboration — SLP-As meet regularly with their supervising SLP to review therapy plans, reflect on sessions, problem-solve challenges, and track professional growth. Support is proactive—not reactive.

✨ Hands-on guidance, not micromanagement — Supervising SLPs balance oversight with trust, empowering SLP-As to grow while always having access to guidance when needed.

✨ A growth-centered experience — SLP-A mentorship at Chatterboxes is designed to build clinical confidence, professional communication skills, and comfort navigating school, home, and community settings. You are supported as an essential part of the clinical team.

What Makes Our Culture Different

🤝 Truly Connected — You become part of a close-knit SLP community that stays connected every day through our Sanctuary Leaders, SLP Liaison, and clinical team. Whether virtually or in person, we prioritize real relationships, shared problem-solving, and ongoing support that feels personal, not corporate.

🌱 Growth That Grows With You — From CFs to seasoned clinicians, we meet you where you are. Our weekly professional learning opportunities, mentorship, and CEU support are thoughtfully designed to evolve alongside your experience, ensuring continuous growth without overwhelm.

💡 Careers With Room to Expand — We believe great clinicians deserve options. Beyond direct service, we intentionally create pathways into leadership, mentorship, in-service facilitation, community partnerships, and special projects—so you can use your strengths in ways that feel energizing and meaningful.

🎉 A Culture Worth Celebrating — We celebrate the moments that matter—from workiversaries and Sanctuary dinners to interactive team meetings, Round Robin discussions, and guest speakers who inspire fresh thinking. Recognition, joy, and connection are woven into the fabric of how we work together.

🧘 Wellbeing, Protected by Design — Our Sanctuary Model is built to honor your time, energy, and balance. We safeguard what sustains you because we know that when clinicians feel supported and well, kids benefit too.

Requirements

For Clinical Fellows:

• Master's degree in Communication Disorders or Speech-Language Pathology

For SLP-As:

• Associate's degree from an accredited SLP-A program
• Fully licensed or working toward licensure as an SLP-A in Virginia
• Meet all state and federal guidelines for SLP-A practice

For Both Positions:

• A strong interest and passion for providing creative, engaging, and neurodiversity-affirming services
• A passion for connecting with other SLPs and collaboratively helping children succeed
• An independent self-starter with a very positive, highly energetic work style

Compensation & Benefits

Highly Competitive Compensation

Comprehensive Benefits Package:

• Traditional 401(k) plan with 50% employer match
• Financial literacy benefit including access to budgeting tools, education, and trusted guidance
• Health, dental & vision insurance via BlueCross BlueShield HMO Plan (Chatterboxes covers 80% of monthly premium costs for single-person plan coverage)
• Continuing education reimbursement (CEU) up to $1,200 per year
• Full reimbursement of annual ASHA dues
• Full reimbursement of annual state SLP licensure costs
• Bonus for new private client referrals which you initiate
• Paid holidays per year of your choice
• PTO

Ready to Begin Your Career With Intention?

At Chatterboxes, thriving in this field doesn't mean figuring it all out alone. Join a practice founded and led by an SLP, where mentorship isn't just a promise—it's our foundation.

Apply today to start your journey with a team that's invested in your success.