SPEECH PATHOLOGIST II

State of California; California (MO); On-site; USD 76,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

California Correctional Health Care Services in Stockton, CA, is seeking a Speech Pathologist II to plan, supervise, and deliver therapy services for inmates, coordinating screening and evaluation of voice, language, swallowing, and related disorders.

Under clinical direction, you will supervise a small staff, conduct in-service training, maintain notes, and develop research projects while ensuring compliance with policy and safety standards in a correctional health care facility.

Job description

Job Posting:SPEECH PATHOLOGIST II - CALIFORNIA HEALTH CARE FACILITY

California Correctional Health Care Services

JC-532762 -

JC-532762 - SPEECH PATHOLOGIST II - CALIFORNIA HEALTH CARE FACILITY SPEECH PATHOLOGIST II

$6,844.00 - $9,209.00 per Month New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: 10/5/2026

Effective July 1, 2025, in accordance with the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) was implemented in response to the status of the State budget. PLP 2025 requires each full-time employee in Bargaining Unit R19 , and related Excluded, Exempt and Statutory Exempt employees, will have their base salary reduced by 3 percent and will receive 5 hours PLP 2025 leave credits monthly through June 2027. Salaries do not reflect the recent changes.

Under the general clinical direction of the Chief Physician & Surgeon, and direct supervision of Correctional Health Services Administrator II at the California Health Care Facility (CHCF), 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 inmates and coordinates therapy or instructional programs for inmate or unit employees. Primary care services include planing, organizing, and directing institution-wide screening and evaluation of voice, language, swallowing, speech and language disability; providing individual and group speech therapy to residents; 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. This is full time employment, which shall preclude the employee from conducting incompatible activities as outlined in Title 15, section 3413.

To obtain list eligibility for the SPEECH PATHOLOGIST II before applying for the position, you must first take and pass the SPEECH PATHOLOGIST II examination.

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

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• SPEECH PATHOLOGIST II

SPEECH PATHOLOGIST II - CALIFORNIA HEALTH CARE FACILITY

Classification:

SPEECH PATHOLOGIST II $6,844.00 - $9,209.00 New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions:

1

Work Location:

San Joaquin County

Telework:

In Office

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Facility:

California Health Care Facility - CCHCS

Department Information

This advertisement is for a SPEECH PATHOLOGIST II position located at CALIFORNIA HEALTH CARE FACILITY (CHCF) in STOCKTON, CA located in SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY.

You must indicate JC-532762 and position number on your application: 140-213-8278-XXX.

Please Note: Main communication for this position will be through email. Please ensure you have a valid email address on your application.

Vision

We enhance public safety and promote successful community reintegration through education, treatment and active participation in rehabilitative and restorative justice programs.

Mission

To facilitate the successful reintegration of the individuals in our care back to their communities equipped with the tools to be drug-free, healthy, and employable members of society by providing education, treatment, rehabilitative, and restorative justice programs, all in a safe and humane environment.

CDCR and CCHCS are committed to transforming the correctional landscape to create safer, more professional, and more fulfilling environments for our employees, the incarcerated population, and those supervised in our communities. Through systemwide improvements grounded in proven and emerging practices, we aim to strengthen rehabilitation, enhance workplace satisfaction, and support successful reentry into the community through our institutions, parole, and community partnerships. Our shared mission is to promote safety, wellness, and human dignity while fostering positive change for all those who live and work within our institutions and communities.

CDCR and CCHCS are committed to building an inclusive respectful workplace. We are determined to attract and hire candidates from all communities and empower employees from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and personal experiences. We are proud to foster inclusion and drive collaborative efforts at all levels of the Department.

Across our organization, our programs work cooperatively to provide the highest level of health care possible to a diverse correctional population. We encourage creativity and ingenuity while treating others fairly, honestly, and with respect, all of which are critical to the success of the CDCR and CCHCS mission.

Do not include any confidential information on any documents you submit for a job vacancy, such as your State application, resume, or educational transcripts. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your Social Security Number (SSN), birthdate, student identification number, driver’s license number (unless required), basis of eligibility, examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age. Confidential information on the first page of applications submitted electronically online, such as Easy ID number, SSN, examination related information, and driver’s license number will automatically be redacted upon submission.

Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If you are meeting Minimum Qualifications with education, you must include your unofficial transcripts/diploma for verification. Official transcripts may be required upon appointment. If it is determined an applicant does not meet the Minimum Qualifications, the candidate will be withheld from the eligibility list, rendering them inactive and ineligible to be hired for the position. Candidates who have been withheld may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board.

Candidates new to CDCR/CCHCS are required to submit a background investigation process utilizing Live Scan Fingerprinting.

Tuberculosis testing prior to appointment followed by department annual Tuberculosis testing/evaluation thereafter.

When submitting supporting documents, PDF file format is preferred.

CCHCS utilizes E-Verify to confirm candidate’s identity and employment authorization. For more information about E-Verify, you may go to www.e-verify.gov.

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

Additional Information

Priority consideration will be given to Reemployment, Departmental Restriction of Appointment (DROA), State Restriction of Appointment (SROA), and Surplus candidates.

All methods of appointments may be considered.

CCHCS accepts electronic applications. If interested, please submit an electronic application (STD 678) and resume through your CalCareer account at www.jobs.ca.gov. Your application must be submitted on or before the above Final Filing Date.

Paper App (If unable to submit an electronic application): To apply for this position, you may submit a Standard State Application (STD 678) and resume, along with copies of your most recent performance report, college transcripts/college diploma (if applicable) and license/certification (if applicable) to the contact person listed above.

PLEASE NOTE: All applicants must meet the minimum qualifications (MQ's) of the classification, per SPB Rule 250. Possession of MQs for list eligible applicants will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If it is determined an applicant does not meet MQs, the necessary steps will be taken to have the applicant's name withheld from the eligibility list.

This advertisement may be used for other Permanent Full-Time vacancies that may occur at this location during the life of this recruitment.

Resumes will be accepted in addition to the required STD. 678.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.

Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.

Department Website: http://cchcs.ca.gov/careers

Human Resources Contact: Lee Lor [phone] [e-mail]

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

EEO Contact: CCHCS EEO Office (000) - [e-mail]

California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.