Speech Language Pathologist CF Mentor

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