Are you ready to take the next step in your path to becoming a certified Speech Language Pathologist? We are recruiting for a full-time clinical fellow at the University Center for Language and Literacy (UCLL), part of the Mary A. Rackham Institute (MARI). As a Clinical Fellow at UCLL you will work in the nationally recognized University of Michigan Aphasia Program (UMAP) and with children and students in Language and Literacy Services. In return, you receive hands on experience and guidance from a team of highly experienced SLPs who have been practicing in the field for more than a collective 80 years.
At UCLL we offer specialized testing and evaluation, programs for children’s language and literacy development, aphasia recovery, academic success, and individual therapy for people of any age facing language and literacy challenges. UMAP is one of a few clinical service programs around the country to offer an intensive speech-language therapy session that combines individual, group, and computer/tech work, exemplifying the Life Participation Approach to Aphasia (LPAA).
University Center for Language and Literacy (UCLL) offers:
- A strong and supportive team environment.
- Ongoing professional growth and on-site CEU opportunities.
- A unique opportunity to work in a world-renowned university environment.
Responsibilities
Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Diagnostic and therapeutic intervention to adults with aphasia and apraxia and children with language and literacy disorders.
- Preparation and dissemination of meaningful reports.
- Participation in client staffings with a therapy team.
- Participation and consultations with families, school personnel, and other professionals.
- Assistance in research programs.
Required Qualifications
The successful candidate will have a Master’s degree in speech-language pathology with a strong interest in working with adults diagnosed with neurological-based communication disorders and with children who have language and literacy disorders. The position will be onsite with opportunities to administer therapy via telehealth as well.
Desired Qualifications
The ideal candidate must have excellent oral and written communication skills, as well as organizational and time management skills. Candidates should also possess strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work as part of a team.
Background Screening
The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
How to Apply
All applicants must apply through the U-M career portal. See: UCLL Clinical Fellow post and link to apply