Pay Grade/Pay Range: Minimum: $27.21 - Midpoint: $35.38 (Hourly N9)

Department/Organization: 204714 - Autism Spectrum Disorders Clinic

Normal Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm

Job Summary: The Speech Language Pathology Clinical Fellow conducts speech-language evaluations and intervention for children under the supervision of a licensed Speech Language Pathologist. Completes paperwork and documentation of client progress for intervention clients. Participates in feedback sessions focused on speech/language delay.

Additional Department Summary: The Speech Language Pathology Clinical Fellow appointment will span 9 months to allow for completion of the mandated ASHA clinical fellowship. The fellowship is available to applicants who have successfully completed a master’s degree or beyond in Speech-Language Pathology at an ASHA-accredited university. The applicant must be eligible for Alabama licensure in speech-language pathology and obtain licensure before the fellowship's start date. We are unable to accommodate requests for visa assistance or support from applicants applying from outside the US.

Required Minimum Qualifications: Master’s degree or higher in Speech-Language Pathology. Eligible for licensure in the State of Alabama prior to start date.

Skills and Knowledge: Ability to conduct speech, language, and feeding evaluations for young children with a range of presenting concerns, as well as the necessary feedback and documentation for these evaluations. Capacity to provide therapeutic intervention to clients with primary referral concern of ASD, language disorder, and/or feeding concerns. Ability to complete paperwork and documentation of client progress for intervention clients. Possession of appropriate professional and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualifications: Completion of the Praxis Exam. Experience working with pediatric populations. Experience with autism spectrum disorder.

Background Investigation Statement: Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.