- Join Our Team at Community Therapy Services in the Lancaster, CA area!
- In this position under the general supervision of the Clinical Supervisor II, the Speech-Language Pathologist Clinical Fellow provides assessment and treatment of speech, language, voice, and fluency disorders, implement speech and language programs or activities as planned under the supervision of a licensed SLP
Outcome Measures:
- Provide intervention in the form of direct therapy, consultation, monitoring, and/or written programs
- Conduct client screenings and/or assessments of language, voice, fluency, or articulation
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary professionals including Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists, Child Development Specialists, Mental Health Professionals, and Behavior Analysts
- Collect and compile data to document clients' performance
Role-Based Competencies:
Work Ethic:
- Demonstrates commitment to supporting children's speech and language development and family engagement, consistently following through on responsibilities with professionalism and integrity.
- Organization and planning:
- Effectively manages schedules, session planning, and documentation to ensure interventions and coaching are delivered on time and in alignment with IFSP goals.
Aggressiveness:
- Provides guidance to families, and addresses challenges promptly to optimize child outcomes.
- Attention to detail:
- Ensures accurate and complete documentation, tracks child progress carefully, and verifies that interventions are implemented correctly and consistently.
Efficiency:
- Uses time and resources effectively to balance multiple children, families, and responsibilities without compromising quality of care or support.
Intelligence:
- Applies knowledge of speech and language development and provides best practices to assess needs, problem-solve, and make informed decisions for individualized interventions under the guidance of the supervising SLP.
- CAS Cultural Competencies
- Fast paced and data driven:
- We treat speed as a competitive advantage. We use data, but we don't get stuck in it. We make decisions and move on to the next obstacle.
Persistence:
- We demonstrate tenacity and are willing to go the distance to finish the job.
Enthusiasm:
- We exhibit passion and excitement for our work. We maintain a 'can-do' attitude.
- Follow-through on commitments:
- We live up to verbal and written agreements, always.
Flexibility/adaptability:
- We adapt quickly to changing priorities and conditions. We cope effectively with complexity and change.
- Teamwork & customer service:
- We like working together. We reach out to peers and cooperate with supervisors to establish collaborative working relationships. We do our work with a focus on customer service, recognizing that 'customers' includes our clients and their families, our frontline team members and candidates, and our community.
Responsibilities:
- Arrive at the scheduled session on time
- Dress appropriately and follow the guidelines in the BLC-SSG handbook
- Communicate any changes in scheduling (e.g., make-ups, cancellations) to both parents, administrative team, and supervisor
- Follow the missed shift policy
- Meet with licensed supervisor for mentorship and case reviews
- Accept, follow, and implement directions from supervisor(s) and Regional Clinical Director
- Attend team meetings on a quarterly basis
- Maintain effective case load management to optimize service delivery
- Complete any additional duties as assigned by supervisor(s)
Job Qualifications:
- A master's degree in Communication Sciences and Disorder
- Active California State temporary licensure
- Clinical practicum experience with early intervention
- The Stepping Stones Mission
- Together, we are transforming the lives of children and families, improving the quality of therapeutic and behavioral services, and joining with like-minded therapists, clinicians and educators in order to have a greater impact in our communities.
Our passionate leadership team and expansive clinical support network ensure the delivery of the highest quality therapeutic and behavioral health services nationwide.