SPEECH PATHOLOGIST II

Speech Pathologist Position

Under the general clinical direction of the Medical Director or designee, and direct supervision of Medical Services, the Speech Pathologist II, following all established guidelines, policy and procedure, and rules and regulations, is a senior level employee, who plans, organizes, and supervises speech therapy clinics for individuals and coordinates therapy or instructional programs for individuals or level of care employees. Primary care services include planning, organizing, and directing screening and evaluation of voice, language, swallowing, speech and language disability; providing individual and group speech therapy to individuals; conducting in-service training for lay and professional workers in recognition and treatment of speech, voice, and language disabilities; attending clinics and maintaining notes; developing and directing research projects; supervising the work of a small staff of Speech Pathologists I and Speech Pathologist License Applicants and performing other duties as required.

Speech Pathologist I - Administers diagnostic tests to determine the nature and extent of speech disorders; provides individual and group communication services to individuals; prepares reports and summaries on diagnosis, prognosis, progress, and recommendations for assigned cases; confers with teachers, parents, and employees regarding progress and treatment; trains parents and employees in therapeutic procedures and methods of motivating individuals toward communication strategies. Responsible for maintaining a current license.

Effective July 1, 2025, State employees are subject to a salary reduction of three (3) percent in exchange for five (5) hours per month of the Personal Leave.

This position is not eligible for telework, this position is in person only.

Temporary state housing may be available for those relocating to fill hard to recruit positions. Housing assignments and rates will be determined in accordance with Department policy, operational priorities, and applicable labor agreements.

Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment. This recruitment may be utilized to fill future vacancies that may occur during the life of the certification list.

Pursuant to California Government Code requirements, candidates must be residents of the State of California at the time of appointment.

This position requires lawful authorization to work in the United States. The Department does not sponsor employment visas for this position.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.