Speech Language Pathologist

Join the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and be part of a team committed to creating a positive impact in the lives of fellow Texans. At HHSC, your contributions matter, and we support you at each stage of your life and work journey. Our comprehensive benefits package includes 100% paid employee health insurance for full‑time eligible employees, a defined benefit pension plan, generous time off benefits, numerous opportunities for career advancement and more.

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• Functional
  
  Title:
  
  Speech Language Pathologist
• Job Title:
  
  Speech‑Language Pathologist
• Agency:
  Health & Human Services Comm
• Department:
  Speech Therapy
• Posting Number: 14020
• Closing Date: 05/19/2026
• Posting Audience:
  Internal and External
• Occupational Category:
  Healthcare Practitioners and Technical
• Salary Range: $8,592.89-$11,864.50
• Pay Frequency:
  Monthly
• Salary Group: TEXAS-B-27
• Shift: Day
• Travel:
  Up to 5%
• Regular/Temporary:
  Regular
• Full Time/Part Time:
  Full time
• FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt:
  Exempt
• Facility
  
  Location:
  
  Brenham State Supported Living Center
• Job Location City: BRENHAM
• Job Location Address: 4001 S HWY 36
• MOS Codes: 230X,42BX,42NX,42TX,65A,65B,68F,68L,HM,HN,HS,SEI
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Come work in an environment where we truly value and respect those we serve and believe in the mission that all people can achieve a higher level of wellness and independence.

The state supported living centers serve people with intellectual and developmental disabilities who are medically fragile or who have behavioral problems. The centers provide campus‑based direct services and supports at 13 centers located throughout the state. Learn About Our State Supported Living Centers.

If you are looking for a place to work where you can establish a career that is filled with purpose, this is the job for you!

Attends work on a regular basis and may be required to work a specific shift schedule or, at times, even a rotating schedule, extended shift and/or overtime in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned.

May serve in an on‑call status on a rotating schedule as required to meet operational needs of the facility.

Assesses, diagnoses and analyzes individual's skills and abilities in the areas of speech, language, and cognitive‑communication. Performs routine hearing screens and makes necessary referrals, as assigned in accordance with local protocols. Administers and interprets assessments related to speech, language and communication skills of individuals. Uses advanced instrumentation and specialized training in the assessment process.

Utilizes a framework that includes culturally and linguistically appropriate behavioral observation, standardized and/or criterion‑referenced tools, use of instrumentation, informal assessment, review of records, case history, prior test results, interview of the individual and/or family/caregiver to guide decision making, evaluation of body function, structure, activity, participation, within the context of environmental and personal factors. Analyzes data and synthesizes information gathered from evaluation in thorough and individualized written reports.

Assesses, diagnoses and analyzes individual's skills and abilities related to oral, pharyngeal and esophageal function to identify swallowing impairments. Conducts and/or collaborates in conducting diagnostic assessments related to dysphagia diagnosis and treatment/management, such as modified barium swallow studies, in accordance with local protocols. Collaborates with professionals on the IDT, including radiologists, occupational and physical therapists, and dieticians, to develop and implement treatment plans, such as texture and/or consistency modifications and recommending individualized safe swallowing strategies on the dining plan.

Develops, implements, and oversees therapeutic habilitative and rehabilitative programs, and provides treatment and clinical services for individuals such as treatment to establish a new skill or ability, remediate, or restore an impaired skill. Plans, develops, and implements complex Physical Nutritional Management…