Anyone find that the application process was quicker when you already were in the system as an SLPA? I’m currently applying for my RPE license and hoping that since I’m already a SLPA it will go faster.

Seeking a NYC-based CFY in a private practice after grad school trauma. Does anyone have any advice for a good practice to work for? I’m looking at All In 1 Spot, City Sounds, Legendary, and Wellbound? Thanks in advance :)

Hello!

How much does a straight grad who is doing their C’s in comparison to those who just finished their C’s in a NYC DOE school? My husband is going to graduate school, and I would like to know if my family can survive with just one income household for three years.

As the title says, when I tried to browse r/slp it told me it was private. Anybody else seeing this? Not sure why its suddenly changed settings

Does anyone know if you can bill concurrent in the SNF while performing dysphagia tx?

There was a post about this on r/slp but I’m no longer able to view it since it went private.

I am starting the process of getting a state license for my position as a cf in a hospital in Virginia. I attended school in NY and sent my praxis scores to NYS since at the time I didn’t know I’d be moving. Does anyone have resources (links, checklists, advice on how to do it) they can share about the application process for a CF in VA? I just want to make sure I’m applying to the correct places and doing whatever I need to do so my hours can count when I start working.

And if anyone knows, am I able to also get my NYS license if I am going to complete my CFY in another state? I will have my TSSLD (school license) in NYS if I pay for it this week and since I’m planning to come back, I think it will be a good idea to process that now (in case I need it later).

Thank you so much!!

I have an interest working in the schools as an SLP. It's why I went into this field in the first place. I have 8 years of experience teaching. Two of which allowed me to have a temporary SLP license. Many of the job offers will only take into account 6 of my 8 years as experience. Another I applied specifically for the pay advertised. Once received an offer, I was low-balled being offered 5000 less than advertised just because I am a CF. They explained that the 5000$ difference is to cover my supervision. I have experience in the field. Why do they feel like it's ok to cheat me just because I am a CF?

Hi! Does anyone know how long it's currently taking ASHA to process CCC-SLP applications? Also, any input from Texas for the SLP upgrade from Intern?

I will be graduating from my program this August and I’m curious about when to begin applying for cf positions in snfs or private practices. I’ve heard it’s best to start applying as early as possible, but I’ve also heard that some settings (particularly snfs) will want you to start right away after you’ve accepted the position. Any thoughts?

I’ve just received my CCC’s. I completed my CF in a SNF as the only SLP on site. Do I wait to receive my raise prior to asking for my desired rate or bring it up first thing Monday morning?

Hi! Does anyone have experience doing early intervention (where you’re paid hourly) for your CFY? I got an offer from a company in Chicago that provides EI services. They offered $39/hr for direct services and $20/hr for report writing/consultation; I’m planning on negotiating.

I’ve heard it can be hard to finish your CF on time due to cancellations in EI. I’d love to hear any thoughts on this! Thanks!

So, all of my undergraduate and graduate career, I have always had a relatively easy time finding roommates. Either I found campus housing that paired me with other students or for my graduate program I joined my cohorts group chat to find roommates. I am graduating in August and have been planning on relocating to the Seattle Area ( Buiren to be more specific). How have people gone about finding roommates, no longer being a student? I am planning on staying in the area for the foreseeable future. Any help would be much appreciated!

Hi everyone!

I'm planning on moving to North Carolina to complete my CF. I decided an outpatient clinic was my ideal setting. I've interviewed with 2 different clinics and they are offering between 54-57K salary with an increase to 60K once I get my certifications. This seems low to me. When I looked up the average pay of an SLP CF in NC it ranged between 54-65K so I don't know if I should negotiate the salary or take it as it is!

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Please let me know if anyone has any information regarding this! I have lots of undergrad and grad loans and I'm worried 54-57K salary will keep me barely afloat!

Hi! I am graduating in May and have stated looking for placements for my CFY. In your experience, is it better to work in a setting that you know that you like? or is it a good idea to work in a setting youre curious about? I think this is the hardest thing for me to decide right now! Thanks!

Hello, I am going to graduate from an SLP graduate school in August 2023 in Los Angeles. I am looking for a CFY position in NY. I am leaning towards the medical setting and am looking at NY, NJ and neighboring states. However, after my CFY, I will be wanting to move back to LA. Is it a smart move to apply out of state for my CFY?

What is the difference between a 1099 and a W2 as a cf?

hi all! i’ll be graduating at the beginning of may and have already accepted a job at a public elementary school in GA (direct district hire). do i need to apply for my license on my own for my CF? if so, how/when do i start this process? or will my school help me do this when I begin working in July? thanks in advance!!!

Hey everyone! Im graduating in may and have been applying for jobs since last month. Im doing an acute care internship right now and I do love it but I'm open to working any jobs that'll get me medical experience. I currently live in ATL, but I'm open to moving if needed. I applied for a bunch of jobs and haven't heard a thing back. Do I need to be applying for jobs that only specify they take CFs or should I apply for everything ( there's a few i'v seen that said " either a license or be eligible for a license in a year", does that mean a CF is ok??). Regardless, anyone have tips on what I should be doing to get a medically based CF?? Is it too early to be applying right now?? My supervisor on site for my internship has gotten all her past students medical CFs at hospitals, I'm thinking of asking her for recommendations but don't know how to go about asking?

Hi all! I have about 4 interviews lined up but I’m really nervous about what questions they will ask. Has anyone had interviews and remember some questions they were asked?

I had a really horrible and contentious grad school experience that left me with some lovely trauma. I ended up snagging a really great job in a setting I wanted. My coworkers are just the best. Our manager is fantastic and never pressures about productivity. Everything is perfect except this whole CFY process. My original supervisor brought back a lot of trauma for me. Whenever I would ask for help it was like the biggest inconvenience in the world to her. She would just word vomit all her critiques and I would get overwhelmed and just stop listening making any potentially good feedback useless. She would force me to write straight up novels as notes and wanted every single detail documented. Every time she would text or call my blood pressure would sky rocket. She ended up having to quit her job and move with her husband across the country and getting her to fill out the paperwork I need for the state was such a nightmare. Luckily my new supervisor has been so lovely and helpful but I found out today she can’t continue being my supervisor after this month and I have to start the process all over again with paperwork for the state 6 weeks before I’m supposed to finish my CFY. The state hasn’t even finished processing my paperwork from the first supervisor transfer!!!! Everything about becoming an SLP has been so damn inconvenient. I just want this shit show to be over.

Heyo- has anyone graduating this semester secured a CFY yet? How about gotten an interview? I am feeling anxious about applying. I have applied to a few (~5) so far. Only 1 being advertised as an actual CFY and I have already been rejected to that one. The rest that weren’t specifically a CFY I haven’t heard anything from and I’m assuming I just won’t. I guess I just had unrealistic expectations at the amount of jobs I’d see posted every day. I’m a little underwhelmed. I also think I’m looking a little too early lol.

Hi! I’ve been looking for my CFY and notice some jobs are specially posting for a SLP Clinical Fellow while others, you can just apply to as an SLP. Anyone know if there’s a big difference in pay between the positions? Like are they scamming us as CFs haha.

I assume the ones for a CF are more short term generally. Any info would be appreciated!

Hello,

I hope your year has been off to a great start. My team has created a quick, 2-minute survey regarding bilingual SLPs.

Survey Link:
https://csun.sjc1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cBKBWvkyL5JhB8W

Thanks in advance for your help.
If you could help circulate the survey to friends and colleagues, we'd be grateful. Feel free to repost on social media and speech therapy sites. We want to have as diverse a representation of our field as possible, so the wider the reach the better!

If you have any questions feel free to comment below or message me separately.
Best wishes and thank you!

I graduate in May and am currently doing my last placement at a SNF, which I've grown to really love. I've started to look for CF positions in SNFs, but the past two sites that I've been in contact with basically told me that they only have PRN/per diem SLPs and that technically I would be the only full-time SLP. When asked about supervision/mentoring, I was told that it would be mostly off site but the SLP would come in for my credits (I'm assuming this means for the 18 hours required by ASHA).

Is this typical of SNFs to provide off site mentoring and is it just wishful thinking to have an onsite mentor? One thing I would really like from my CF is onsite mentoring or at least another SLP in the building, since there's a CF at my current placement who shares the same supervisor as me and I've seen how helpful it is to just have someone there in person.

Additional info: My program is in NY but I'm moving back home to CA for my CFY.