What are the responsibilities and job description for the Speech Language Pathologist CF Mentor position at The Stepping Stones?
Are you interested in being a Clinical Fellowship SLP Mentor?
The Stepping Stones Group is hiring CCC-SLPs for In-Person Clinical Fellow mentorship and supervision in Brentwood Union School District.
The Stepping Stones Group provides you with unparalleled support and surrounds you with responsive and supportive clinical leaders. We will provide you with meaningful interactive opportunities and give you access to our exclusive content.
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 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. See 2020 Standard VII
Provide opportunities to view and accurately rate all skills listed in the 2020 CFSI [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
Compensation: The CF Mentor will receive a monthly stipend provided for each CF SLP that is being supervised.