SPEECH PATHOLOGIST II

California Department of Developmental Services; California (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement benefits

Job summary

The California Department of Developmental Services is seeking a Speech Pathologist II to plan and supervise speech therapy clinics. The position involves assessing speech and language disabilities, providing therapy, and training staff. Applicants must have a valid Speech Pathologist License. State employees enjoy benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as retirement benefits. This role requires good interpersonal skills and the ability to manage both individual and group therapy sessions.

Qualifications

• Administers diagnostic tests to determine speech disorders.
• Provides individual and group communication services.
• Maintains a current Speech Pathologist License.

Responsibilities

• Plans and supervises speech therapy clinics for individuals.
• Coordinates therapy programs for individuals and staff.
• Conducts in-service training for lay and professional workers.

Skills

Diagnostic tests administration

Individual and group communication services

Training and supervision

Speech and language disability assessment

Education

Valid Speech Pathologist License

Job description

Job Title: Speech Pathologist II

Speech Pathologist II

Under the general clinical direction of the Medical Director or designee, the Speech Pathologist II plans, organizes, and supervises speech therapy clinics for individuals and coordinates therapy or instructional programs for individuals or level of care employees. Primary services include planning, organizing, and directing screening and evaluation of voice, language, swallowing, speech and language disability; providing individual and group speech therapy; conducting in‑service training for lay and professional workers; attending clinics and maintaining notes; developing research projects; supervising the work of a small staff of Speech Pathologists I and license applicants.

Speech Pathologist I

Administers diagnostic tests to determine the nature and extent of speech disorders; provides individual and group communication services; prepares reports and summaries; confers with teachers, parents, and employees; trains parents and employees in therapeutic procedures; maintains a current license.

Working Conditions

Position requires prolonged sitting and extensive use of telephones, computers, and other office equipment. May require frequent walking and standing within an 8‑hour period. Interacts with all personnel. Potential exposure to communicable diseases, blood‑borne pathogens, medicinal preparations, and other clinical risks.

Special Requirements

• Drug screening required prior to hire.
• Background investigation required prior to hire.
• Medical clearance required prior to hire.
• Valid Speech Pathologist License required. Copy of license must be provided prior to hire.

Benefits

As a state employee in the Department of Developmental Services, you and your family have access to medical, dental and vision insurance benefits, retirement benefits, and other benefits based on classification and bargaining unit.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability, gender, genetic information, marital status, religion, sex, and sexual orientation. The State of California is an objective of a drug‑free workplace.