Assistant Clinic Director/Clinical Supervisor of Communicative Disorders

Eastern New Mexico University•Main Campus - Portales, NM

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Eastern New Mexico University is seeking a 12-month, full-time Clinical Supervisor in the Department of Communication Disorders (CDIS). Reporting to the Department Chair, the position provides clinical education, supervision, and evaluation of graduate student clinicians while helping ensure high-quality speech-language pathology services. The role includes clinical instruction, student assessment, and client care in accordance with university, state licensure, and ASHA standards. The Clinical Supervisor collaborates with faculty, clinical partners, and community agencies to support student learning, clinical excellence, and program effectiveness. This is a residential appointment requiring regular on-campus presence. The position also contributes to clinical program operations and departmental activities, including clinical placements, documentation and billing oversight, accreditation and regulatory compliance, program assessment, recruitment, and continuous quality improvement. Work takes place in classroom, clinical, and office settings, with regular interaction with students and clients. A pre-employment background check is required.

Requirements

CCC-SLP and a master’s degree.
At least two years of CDIS practice experience.
Eligibility for New Mexico licensure as an SLP.
Demonstrated ability to exercise sound professional judgment and independent decision-making in clinical education and client care.
Knowledge of ASHA accreditation standards, clinical education requirements, ethical standards, and professional practice guidelines.
Knowledge of speech-language pathology assessment, treatment, documentation, and billing practices.
Ability to evaluate student performance and provide constructive coaching, mentoring, and performance feedback.
Ability to interpret and apply university policies, clinical procedures, and regulatory requirements.
Strong organizational, analytical, interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, faculty, staff, clients, and community partners.
Commitment to fostering an inclusive learning environment and working effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
Must pass a pre-employment background check.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience supervising graduate student clinicians or clinical fellows.
Experience in a university speech-language clinic or higher education setting.
Experience with ASHA accreditation standards and clinical education requirements.

Responsibilities

Provide clinical instruction, supervision, mentoring, and evaluation of graduate student clinicians in accordance with university, state licensure, and ASHA standards.
Exercise independent professional judgment in evaluating student clinical performance, providing formative and summative feedback, and determining readiness for clinical competencies.
Deliver direct speech-language pathology services to clients while supervising CDIS SLPA and graduate student clinicians in service provision and adherence to ASHA standards.
Plan, coordinate, and facilitate weekly practicum seminars, case conferences, and individual student meetings.
Collaborate with off-campus clinical supervisors and community partners to coordinate student placements, monitor progress, and support quality educational experiences.
Interpret and apply clinical, university, accreditation, and regulatory requirements to ensure compliance.
Complete and oversee clinical documentation and billing activities in compliance with applicable policies, regulations, and reimbursement requirements.
Assist with maintaining clinical records and documentation required for program accreditation, licensure, and regulatory compliance.
Develop and maintain relationships with community agencies and clinical partners to expand and enhance student practicum opportunities.
Participate in departmental planning, program assessment, accreditation activities, recruitment initiatives, and continuous quality improvement efforts.
Maintain current knowledge of professional standards, evidence-based practices, and regulatory requirements affecting clinical education and speech-language pathology practice.
Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
Perform other related duties as assigned.