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Speech Language Pathologist CF Mentor
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What they do
A Speech Language Pathologist diagnoses and treats speech, language, and swallowing disorders in patients with a variety of conditions. Helps patients improve their ability to make sounds or use language, or develop non-spoken means of communication. May specialize in working with patients of a certain age group, or treat speech problems resulting from a condition such as a stroke or cleft palate. Works in schools, hospitals and other healthcare facilities and works closely with physicians, psychologists, social workers, and other therapists.
$82,140 / year median in Florida
+12% projected growth
Job Description
Qualifications:
- A minimum of 3 years of experience in the school setting as an ASHA Certified SLP
- Maintains appropriate state license and
ASHA CCC-SLP
throughout the entire CF experience- Completes at least [two hours of professional development]( https://www.asha.org/certification/prof-dev-for-2020-certification-stand... ) in the area of supervision after being awarded the CCC-SLP (SSG can provide if needed) Duties/Job Responsibilities include:
- Provide CF Supervision for CF-SLPs per ASHA guidelines
- Provide CF with the mentorship needed to become an independent practitioner of SLP services.
- Improve the clinical effectiveness of the Clinical Fellow through meaningful mentoring and feedback and assist the Clinical Fellow in developing independent clinical skills.
- Complete all records and feedback/ratings within a timely manner.
- Provide opportunities to view and accurately rate all skills listed in the [2020 CFSI]( https://www.asha.org/siteassets/uploadedfiles/2020-clinical-fellowship-s... )[ ]( https://www.asha.org/siteassets/uploadedfiles/2020-clinical-fellowship-s... )[PDF]
- Provide the minimum required on-site and in-person supervisory activities per segment in order for the hours and weeks earned during that segment to count.
- Adhere to professional & ethical best practices
Clinical Fellowship Mentor Expectations:
- Prioritize on-site observation, with virtual methods being used only as a supplement
- Minimum of 1-2 hours of in-person each month supervision
- Minimum of 1-2 hours of in-direct clinical support (e.g., documentation review, meetings, sharing resources, etc.)
- For California - Total of 8 hours per month of direct supervision, minimum of 4 hours of in-person each month for full-time Clinical Fellows & 2 hours in-person each month for part-time Clinical Fellow
- Availability within typical school hours to support the Clinical Fellow
- Feedback to the Clinical Fellow must be documented. Discussion about the best way to give/receive feedback should occur at the beginning of the CF experience (between CF and CF mentor); should be individualized based on the CF's needs
- On-site observation dates and times must be documented
- Maintain ongoing collaboration-mentorship emphasizes discussion, dialogue, reflection, and a bidirectional flow