Clinical Educator, Speech and Hearing

General Summary

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.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

Core Clinical Duties:

• 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.

Minimum Qualifications:

Knowledge and skills in speech-language pathology and administrative duties, typically acquired through the completion of a Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology and American Speech and Hearing Association Certification of Clinical Competence in Speech Pathology, are necessary. 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

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.

Special Instructions:

N/A