Job Posting Title

Speech Language Pathologist I, II, or III

Agency

340 OKLAHOMA STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Supervisory Organization

340 District 3

Job Posting End Date (Continuous if Blank)

August 11, 2025

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.

Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)

Full/Part-Time

Full time

Job Type

Regular

Compensation

The annual salary for this position is up to $66,205.00, based on education and experience.

Why you’ll love it here!

RESPECT. COLLABORATION. SERVICE. The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) is committed to leading Oklahoma to prosperity through health. Our mission is to protect and promote health, prevent disease and injury, and cultivate conditions by which Oklahomans can thrive. Check out why we are passionate about public health and believe it is the career for you!!!

Oh yeah, did we mention perks? We know that benefits matter and that is why we offer a competitive benefits package for all eligible employees.

• Generous state paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiums.
• A wide choice of insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions or limitations.
• Flexible spending accounts for health care expenses and/or dependent care.
• Retirement Savings Plan with a generous match.
• 15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave the first year for full time employees.
• 11 paid holidays a year.
• Student Loan repayment options & tuition reimbursement.
• Employee discounts with a variety of companies and venders.
• Longevity Bonus for years of service

Job Description

Location: Creek CHD, Kay CHD, Lincoln CHD, Noble CHD, Osage CHD, Pawnee CHD, or Payne CHD.

Salary: up to $66,205.00, based on education and experience

Full Time /Part Time: Full time

Work Schedule:  Monday - Friday

Primary Hours: 8-5

 

Position Description:

SoonerStart is Oklahoma’s early intervention program designed to meet the needs of families with infants and toddlers (ages birth to 3 years old) with developmental delays and/or disabilities in accordance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). The program builds upon and provides supports and resources to assist family members to enhance infants or toddler’s learning and development through everyday learning opportunities.

The Speech-Language Pathologist in the SoonerStart program is responsible for providing diagnostic and therapeutic services in the areas of speech and language which may include help with social communication, speech sounds, and feeding/swallowing. 

This position is responsible for providing diagnostics and therapeutic services in the areas of speech and language development. Services are provided in the child’s natural environment; settings in which children typically spend time, for example, home or childcare.  Services include screenings, evaluations, intervention, and parent education.

 

Position Responsibilities/Essential Functions:

The functions within this job family will vary by level; responsibility but may include, but are not limited to, the following:

 

• Provides early intervention services in the child and family’s natural environment (home, childcare, park etc.)

• Participates in family interview.

• Conducts intakes, including client interviews, and conducts assessments to make appropriate recommendations for services.

• Evaluates and treat children with suspect