Speech Language Pathologist CF Mentor

About the Role

The Stepping Stones Group is hiring CCC-SLPs for in-person Clinical Fellow mentorship and supervision in Brentwood Union School District. We provide unparalleled support, surround you with responsive and supportive clinical leaders, offer 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)

Responsibilities

• 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 supervision each month
• Minimum of 1-2 hours of indirect 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 Fellows
• 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) and 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

Pay

The CF Mentor will receive a monthly stipend provided for each CF SLP that is being supervised.