Speech Language Pathologist Clinical Fellow

Seeking a CF-SLP for the 2025-26 school year! Summer 2026 sessions also available.

Work closely with an experienced, school-based SLP of 10 years to practice your therapeutic techniques and sharpen your clinical decision-making skills in the school system. CFs will have the opportunity to work with school-aged children, ages ranging from preschool through high school, in the location of their choosing. Immediate availability in the Bronx/Manhattan (particularly the Riverdale neighborhood).

PRIMARY DUTIES & FUNCTIONS:

Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs) work to prevent, assess, diagnose, and treat speech, language, social communication, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders in children and adults. General responsibilities for the CF-SLP at Child & Family Support Services will include: screening, evaluation, and diagnosis of speech-language disorders; direct therapy with preschool and/or school aged children; advocacy and collaboration with caregivers and other professionals to ensure mastery of speech-language goals. The goal of therapy is to target Individual Education Plan (IEP) goals for greater communicative success at school, in the community, and at home. CF-SLPs will fulfill these duties under the supervision of a licensed SLP.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Develop and implement treatment plans for direct therapy with students mandated for speech-language therapy;
• Complete daily session notes and quarterly progress reports to be submitted to the program supervisor;
• Participate in annual IEP meetings in person or via phone, as requested;
• Collaborate with classroom teachers, other related service providers (e.g., Occupational Therapist, Physical Therapist, Counselor), and caregivers for effective carryover of speech-language goals;
• Administer speech-language evaluations on occasion, as requested.

REQUIREMENTS:

• A Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology, or Communication Science Disorders (CSD) from a program accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (CAA).
• American Speech-Language/Hearing Association (ASHA) member and certification a plus!
• The Initial/Professional Teacher of Students with Speech-Language Disabilities (TSSLD) Certificate
• A valid NPI and Medicaid ID, if applicable
• A valid license to practice in New York State, if applicable
• Updated malpractice insurance
• A favorable result from all state, federal, and agency mandated background check
• Ability to work flexible hours
• Capable of using public transportation
• Ability to communicate proficiently in English, both orally and in writing
• Ability to perceive and demonstrate appropriate non-verbal communication for culture and context
• Ability to maintain a general working knowledge of community resources and must be computer literate.
• Bilingualism is a plus!
• First Aid/CPR certification preferred