SPEECH PATHOLOGIST II

About the role

The Speech Pathologist II and Speech Pathologist I positions are under the general clinical direction of the Medical Director or designee. They are responsible for planning, organizing, and supervising speech therapy clinics, providing individual and group speech therapy, conducting in-service training, and developing and directing research projects.

Responsibilities

• Administer diagnostic tests to determine the nature and extent of speech disorders.
• Provide individual and group communication services to individuals.
• Prepare reports and summaries on diagnosis, prognosis, progress, and recommendations for assigned cases.
• Confer with teachers, parents, and employees regarding progress and treatment.
• Train parents and employees in therapeutic procedures and methods of motivating individuals toward communication strategies.
• Develop and direct research projects.
• Supervise the work of a small staff of Speech Pathologists I and Speech Pathologist License Applicants.

Requirements

Speech Pathologist II:

• Experience performing the duties of a Speech Pathologist I or Speech Pathologist I, Departments of Mental Health and Developmental Services, in California state service.
• A Master's Degree in Speech Pathology or deemed equivalent as defined by the Speech Pathology and Audiology Examining Committee of the California Board of Medical Quality Assurance.

Speech Pathologist I:

• A valid license to practice speech pathology in California as determined by the Speech Pathology and Audiology Examining Committee of the California Board of Medical Quality Assurance.