Role: Speech-Language Pathologist (CFY or CCC-SLP)

Specialty: Gender-Affirming Voice & Communication

Veritas Voice and Speech LLC

Downtown Burlington, Vermont | Hybrid / Telehealth Opportunities Available
Preferred Start Date: June 8, 2026 (flexible start date available as needed)
Full-Time Hourly Position (Minimum 34 hours/week)
Compensation: Negotiable / Based on Experience

About Veritas Voice and Speech LLC

Established in 2019, Veritas Voice and Speech LLC is a specialized private practice focused on voice, upper-airway, swallowing, and affirming communication services. We are deeply committed to evidence-based, trauma-informed, neurodiversity-affirming, and LGBTQIA+ affirming care.

A major pillar of our practice is gender-affirming voice and communication therapy for transgender, nonbinary, and gender-diverse clients across the lifespan. We value clinicians who are thoughtful, collaborative, creative, self-directed, and excited to help shape the future of affirming voice care and specialty SLP services within Vermont.

This position is initially intended to provide clinical coverage during maternity leave, with strong potential for transition into an ongoing long-term W2 role following the probationary period.

We are seeking an independent, forward-thinking clinician interested in helping expand the mission and reach of Veritas Voice and Speech LLC.

Position Overview

We are seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist (CFY or CCC-SLP) with strong interest and/or specialization in gender-affirming voice and communication services.

Additional specialty interests in:

• Voice disorders

• Upper airway disorders

• Swallowing assessment and dysphagia therapy

• Instrumental swallowing and laryngeal evaluation

are highly valued and may support future clinical expansion within the practice.

This is a full-time hourly position with scheduling flexibility and opportunity for long-term growth within the practice.

Typical caseload expectations include approximately:

• 25 client sessions per week

• Roughly 5 clients per day

• Flexible scheduling structure depending on clinician preference and client needs

Examples may include:

• Monday–Thursday clinical schedule

• Tuesday–Friday clinical schedule

• Monday–Friday shorter clinical days with flexible hours

• Hybrid telehealth/in-person scheduling

The ideal candidate is highly organized, compassionate, adaptable, technologically comfortable, and motivated to contribute to program development and specialized clinical services.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide gender-affirming voice and communication therapy to transgender, nonbinary, and gender-diverse clients

• Conduct comprehensive voice, upper airway, swallowing, and/or communication evaluations as appropriate

• Develop individualized treatment plans addressing:

  • Pitch

  • Resonance

  • Intonation/prosody

  • Vocal quality and endurance

  • Communication style and self-perception

  • Vocal health and sustainability

  • Respiratory-phonatory coordination and upper airway function

  • Swallowing safety and efficiency as appropriate

• Utilize evidence-based voice therapy, dysphagia therapy, and motor learning principles

• Incorporate asynchronous therapy and home practice platforms including but not limited to:

  • VoiceEvalU8

  • Voice Practice

  • Acoustic analysis and self-monitoring tools

• Support clients in developing voices aligned with their own communication goals, identity, and comfort

• Maintain timely and accurate documentation

• Participate in interdisciplinary collaboration with referring providers as appropriate

• Contribute to development of educational materials, home programs, and evolving clinical programming

• Participate in mentorship, case consultation, and professional development activities

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology

• CFY-eligible or CCC-SLP

• Eligibility for Vermont licensure (or willingness to obtain)

• Strong interest in gender-affirming voice and communication services

• Commitment to affirming, client-centered, trauma-informed care

• Strong communication and organizational skills

• Comfort with technology and telepractice platforms

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience or specialized training in:

  • Gender-affirming voice therapy

  • Voice disorders

  • Swallowing assessment and dysphagia treatment

  • Singing voice rehabilitation

  • Resonance and acoustic analysis

  • Counseling and motivational interviewing

• Interest in and/or commensurate experience with upper airway disorders and treatment

• Experience with FEES and/or videostroboscopy considered a strong additional benefit

• Familiarity with acoustic measures and voice instrumentation

• Experience with telehealth service delivery

• Interest in clinical specialization and ongoing continuing education

Clinical Growth & Long-Term Opportunities

Following successful completion of the probationary period (approximately 90 days of service provision), expansion of clinical responsibilities may be considered based on:

• Community need within Vermont

• Employee clinical strengths and interests

• Practice growth initiatives

This may include gradual expansion into additional specialty populations and services within the clinician’s scope and interests, including swallowing assessment and dysphagia management if desired and clinically appropriate.

Following successful completion of the probationary period, future opportunities for service provision via telehealth platform to clients located outside of Vermont may be considered based on practice need, clinician interest, and licensure eligibility. Support with obtaining out-of-state licensure may also be available as part of long-term clinical expansion efforts.

Opportunities may also include:

• Paid participation in market research initiatives

• Data-driven marketing and outreach efforts

• Collaborative program development alongside the Office Manager and CEO/Practice Owner

• Participation in community education and specialty service expansion

Clinical Support & Mentorship

CFY applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.

The selected clinician will receive:

• Structured supervision and mentorship

• Ongoing case consultation

• Access to specialized voice resources and training materials

• Support in developing clinical specialization within voice, upper airway, swallowing, and gender-affirming care

Compensation & Benefits

• Hourly W2 position

• Compensation negotiable based on experience, specialization, and caseload

• Flexible scheduling options

• Opportunity for long-term employment beyond maternity leave coverage

Health Insurance Benefits

Following completion of the initial 2-week onboarding period, employees may become eligible for health insurance reimbursement benefits through an Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangement (ICHRA) model.

Under this model:

• Employees select an individual health insurance plan that best fits their needs

• Eligible healthcare premiums and qualified medical expenses may be reimbursed on a tax-free basis by the employer

• This model offers increased flexibility and personalization compared to traditional group insurance plans

Additional details regarding reimbursement structure, eligibility, onboarding, and plan administration will be discussed during the hiring process.

Please note:

• The initial 2-week onboarding period is separate from the broader 90-day probationary period

• Continued employment, expanded responsibilities, and long-term benefit opportunities remain contingent upon successful completion of the probationary period and overall clinical performance

Technology & Work Environment

• Majority of software platforms utilized are web-based and HIPAA compliant

• Clinicians providing telehealth services exclusively will be responsible for obtaining and maintaining:

  • Their own computer

  • Reliable high-speed internet connection

• In-office instrumentation and specialty equipment for FEES and videostroboscopy are provided by the practice

• Private office space is located in downtown Burlington, Vermont

• Paid parking spot provided for in-person clinicians