Our story
Alena Mahas
Founder, Speech Kids NY
After working with six different agencies as both a clinical fellow and a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist, I gained a clear understanding of the many pros and cons of agency work. Each agency offered a different experience, yet none fully aligned with what I envisioned for myself or the type of support I felt therapists deserved.
I have always known that I love working with children, and that I am not interested in school district or traditional clinical settings. Because of this, I decided to create my own agency—one that prioritizes both happy clients and happy therapists, knowing that motivated and supported therapists ultimately become more successful professionals.
At Speech Kids NY, my goal is to ensure that therapists feel satisfied with their work, appropriately compensated, and able to choose the employment model that suits them best—whether as independent providers or employees with benefits. Additionally, our therapists do not need to spend excessive time on billing, as we streamline that process for them.
Speech Kids NY also offers 0.3 CEU credits after six months of full-time employment (30+ hours per week), along with bi-weekly salary payments.
I welcome your suggestions and feedback as we continue to grow and improve.
Area of expertise:
Speech – Language Pathology
Salary:
Bi-weekly
