Clinical Fellow In Speech Language Pathology

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title Clinical Fellow in Speech Language Pathology Job Category Staff & Executive

• Medical (Clinical) - Pathology Department UBHC-Outpatient Services-PISC Overview

Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care (UBHC), established in 1971, offers a full continuum of evidence based behavioral health and addiction services for children, adolescents, adults, and seniors throughout New Jersey. UBHC's 1,060 experienced behavioral health professionals and support staff are dedicated to treatment, prevention, and education. UBHC, one of the largest providers of behavioral health care in the country, has a budget of $260 million and has 15 sites throughout New Jersey. Services are readily accessible and include: inpatient, outpatient, partial hospitalization, screening, crisis stabilization, family/caregiver support, community outreach and case management, supportive housing, supported employment, prevention and consultation, employee assistance programs, and a licensed therapeutic school from preschool through high school. Specialty services include the New Jersey suicide prevention helpline and peer help lines for police, veterans, active military, teachers, mothers of special needs children and child protective service workers. In FY2016, UBHC treated 16,199 consumers, had 24,502 admissions, and touched the lives of 19,441 individual callers through peer support. In addition, UBHC is the primary mental health training resource for the New Jersey departments of Human Services, Children and Families, and Corrections, delivering 16,000 trainings each year.

Posting Summary

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Clinical Fellow in Speech Language Pathology for the Child & Adolescent Services

• Education Department within Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care.

The primary purpose of the Clinicial Fellow in Speech Lanaguage Pathology, as a one-year trainee under the direction of the Speech and Language Therapist, is to provide comprehensive speech, language and literacy assessment and intervention services to children and young adults ages 4-21 years of age diagnosed with a complex constellation of speech/language deficits secondary to psychiatric disorders as well as emotional and behavioral disturbances. Serves as a member of interdisciplinary treatment teams on the unit

Among the key duties of this position are the following:

• Provides speech/language instruction to children (4 -21 years) with empathy and concern.

• Plans appropriate speech/language/literacy interventions based on diagnostic information (as per S/L testing).

• Executes educationally appropriate curriculum and behavior management interventions for speech/language improvement.

• Responds with sensitivity to cultural and socio-economic issues of clients.

• Assumes responsibility as speech/language specialist for assigned patient/students including coordination of the Individual Education Plan with the over-all treatment plan.

• Collaborates effectively with other staff members in providing interdisciplinary team treatment to children/adolescents.

• Completes speech/language progress notes within prescribed time-frame as indicated by regular view of records.

Position Status Full Time Hours Per Week Daily Work Shift Day Work Arrangement

This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.

FLSA Exempt Grade 99S Position Salary $65,000 Annual Minimum Salary Annual Mid Range Salary Annual Maximum Salary Standard Hours 37.50 Union Description Non-Union Payroll Designation PeopleSoft Benefits

Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.

Seniority Unit Terms of Appointment Staff

• 12 month Position Pension Eligibility

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

• Masters' Degree in Speech/Language Pathology from an accredited university.

Certifications/Licenses

• Must obtain a New Jersey State Speech/Language Specialist certification during your one (1) year fellowship program.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with emotionally disturbed children or adolescents is strongly preferred.

Equipment Utilized Physical Demands and Work Environment

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Employee must be physically active, able to move within program space and participate in physical education and recreational activities as assigned.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Environment includes working on multiple floors of facility and working in an active milieu with children. Occasional off-site activities with patient/students may be required.

Special Conditions

• Criminal history and background check as required by the NJ State Department of Education.

Posting Details

Posting Number 24ST1364 Posting Open Date Special Instructions to Applicants Regional Campus Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS) Home Location Campus Piscataway (RBHS) City Piscataway State NJ Location Details

Pre-employment Screenings

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.

Immunization Requirements

Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• Do you have a Masters' Degree in Speech/Language Pathology from an accredited university?

• Yes

• No

• Do you have a valid New Jersey State Speech/Language Specialist Certification?

• Yes

• No

• Do you have experience with emotionally disturbed children or adolescents?

• Yes

• No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume/CV
• Certifications/Licenses

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application