Clinical Educator, Speech and Hearing

Eastern Michigan University•Ypsilanti, MI

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Provide therapeutic direction in assessment and treatment for developmental and neurogenic communication delays/disorders/deficits across the lifespan to graduate clinicians in the speech-language pathology practicums.

Requirements

Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology
American Speech and Hearing Association Certification of Clinical Competence in Speech Pathology
Michigan Licensure required.
Four years experience (beyond certification) in the field of speech-language pathology is necessary.
Familiarity with medical terminology and medical/clinical office operations is necessary.
Ability to communicate and work easily with public, faculty, students, and clients with disabilities is necessary.

Nice To Haves

Experience with a variety of speech and language disorders across the lifespan is desired.
Experience in both hospital/clinic and public school settings is desirable.
Prior supervisory experience with graduate clinicians or clinical fellows is preferred.

Responsibilities

Supervise students clinical experience by overseeing all components of the therapeutic processes which include: Providing written and oral feedback regarding lesson plans, treatment plans, treatment outcomes and SOAP notes, etc.
Model and guide development of interpersonal skills with clients and families
Observation of treatment sessions that reflect integration of evidence-based therapy techniques and are based on clients educational/functional needs.
Observe treatment sessions and demonstrate therapeutic techniques and approaches to speech pathology students.
Counsel patients and their families in matters related to speech-language disabilities.
Serve as liaison between Clinic and outside agencies involved with specific clients
Consult with University personnel and others as needed in the therapeutic process.
Assure compliance with ASHA (American Speech-Language-Hearing Association) Council on Academic Accreditation (Master's degree accreditation) standards as they relate to clinic operations and student instruction.
Discuss with faculty student progress in practicum.
Participate in staff and divisional meetings
Provide clinical instruction to students enrolled in designated courses.
Attend professional meetings.
Perform related Departmental duties, as required
Maintain calendar and supervisor scheduling of student clinicians and clients each semester.