Speech Pathologist

University of North Texas; Denton (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

UNT System’s College of Public Affairs and Health Sciences seeks a Speech-Language Pathology supervisor to oversee clinical assessment and treatment by graduate students, and to provide direct services during breaks. This role requires a master's degree and extensive clinical experience, including supervision, with telepractice exposure.

The supervisor collaborates with the UNT Speech and Hearing Center team to ensure evidence-based practice and student development, with a Monday–Friday schedule

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology required.
• Five years of clinical experience with three years of supervision experience.
• Experience delivering tele-practice service preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervision of graduate student clinicians providing in-person and telepractice assessment and treatment.
• Delivery of assessment and treatment of clinic clients in-person or via tele-practice.
• Assist Clinic Director and faculty to achieve group and individual goals in a cooperative manner.

Skills

Diversity sensitivity

Collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Job description

About Us - Values Overview

Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North
Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and University of North Texas Health Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in
the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+
students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year.
We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic
opportunity through education. We champion a people-first values-based culture where We Care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we
are Better Together because we foster an environment of respect, belonging, and access for all. We demonstrate Courageous Integrity through setting
exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of our communities. We are encouraged to Be Curious about opportunities for learning, creating,
discovering, and innovating, and are encouraged to learn from failure. Show Your Fire by joining our team and exhibiting your passion and pride in your
work as part of our UNT System team.
Learn more about the UNT System and how we live our values at www.UNTSystem.edu.

Department Summary

The College of Public Affairs and Health Sciences (PAHS) at the University of North Texas prepares graduates to address complex social issues such as
aging, disability, disaster management and recovery, criminal justice, health disparities and public safety, and find solutions to challenges in public
administration, public health, exercise physiology and urban design.
We have eight academic departments with undergraduate and graduate programs, the Kristin Farmer Autism Center, the Center for Public Management,
the UNT Speech and Hearing Center, the UNT Work Inclusion and Supported Employment (UNTWISE) program, UNT ELEVAR, and several professional
development and clinical training programs to facilitate careers to address a global society.
Located within PAHS, the Department of Audiology & Speech-Language Pathology (ASLP) provides the finest graduate professional education in both
speech-language pathology and audiology while maintaining an excellent undergraduate degree. The program stresses excellence in teaching, research,
and service by its faculty and students. As a component of the educational program, the department operates the UNT Speech and Hearing Center, which
offers professional services to members of our campus community and the general public for the purpose of providing clinical training for students. The
Center offers state-of-the-art diagnosis and treatment of speech, language, and hearing disorders.

Position Overview

This position is responsible for the supervision of clinical assessment and treatment of Speech-Language Pathology graduate student clinicians, in addition
to the provision of direct assessment and treatment of clinical clients (during semester breaks and/or other times during the work week, as assigned when
students are not present). Direct services will be relayed via telepractice or in person in the UNT Speech and Hearing Center, based on each clients'
needs. It is expected that direct services will reflect state of the art, evidence-based clinical practices. Supervision of graduate student clinicians is
performed autonomously, under the Clinical Directors general direction regarding established policies and procedures of the UNT clinic and programmatic
expectations of student clinicians. The supervisor determines specific clinical objectives and treatment plans for each client and guides student clinicians
towards achieving evidence-based standards of clinical practice. The supervisor is responsible for guiding and mentoring clinical students in their
development of assessment and treatment abilities, clinical paperwork and reporting, and implementation of state of the art, evidence-based assessment
and treatment practices. The supervisor independently plans and carries out clinical assignments, resolves conflicts, coordinates student activities and
clinical expectations, and stays informed about clinical policy. The supervisor maintains close contact with, and keeps clinic director informed of
programmatic progress, potential clinical issues, student issues, and other issues of relevance for the UNT Speech and Hearing Center.

Minimum Qualifications

Master's degree in Speech Language Pathology and five years of clinical experience, including three years of clinical supervision experience with graduate
level student clinicians. Experience delivering tele-practice service.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to work effectively with clients from a variety of backgrounds.
• Ability to collaborate with others to coordinate the services to the client.

Preferred Qualifications

Clinical experience with both adult and pediatric populations is preferred as well as experience with Medicare and/or Medicaid documentation.

Job Duties

• Supervision of graduate student clinicians providing inperson and telepractice treatment and assessment services to UNT Speech and Hearing Center clients.
• Delivery of assessment and treatment of clinic clients in-person or via tele-practice as determined by the clinic director.
• Actively participate in assisting the Clinic Director and Assistant Clinic Director of the UNT Speech and Hearing Center as well as academic and
  clinical faculty to accomplish group and individual goals in a productive, cooperative, and collegial manner.

Physical Requirements

• Communicating with others to exchange information.
• Lifting and moving objects up to 20 pounds.
• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.
• Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing.

Environmental Hazards

• No adverse environmental conditions expected.

Work Schedule

Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Driving University Vehicle

No

Security Sensitive

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions

Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the
application has been submitted. Resume and cover letter required

EEO Statement

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit –and takes actions to prevent – discrimination,
harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking), and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin,
sex, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices, and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin,
religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities. UNT System Administration promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment, and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate.
System Administration also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a
charge or report, or testify, assist, or participate in a related investigation or proceeding.