Audiologist

TX-HHSC-DSHS-DFPS•RICHMOND, TX

62d•$7,892 - $9,508•Onsite

About The Position

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. 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. 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! The Audiologist performs advanced therapeutic habilitation services in audiology. Work involves coordinating therapeutic rehabilitation activities for clients within a program area and developing protocols in habilitation or rehabilitation therapy services. May assign and/or supervise the work of others. Works under minimal supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Requirements

Current Licensure in Audiology
Graduation from an accredited college or university program with major course work in Audiology.
Knowledge of the principles of clinical therapeutic evaluation and treatment and their application to individuals with IDD.
Ability to prescribe and construct adaptive or augmentative/communication devices.
Ability to impart general and specific information about Habilitation Therapy (HT), IDD, anatomy, physiology, and treatment techniques to persons with varying levels or experience.
Ability to follow instructions and base decisions on current policies and best practice.
Ability to communicate effectively both in written form and verbally.
Ability to produce reports, progress notes and assessments utilizing computer technology.
Ability to work well with staff, foster the team process, and assume leadership role as indicated.
Applicants must pass a fingerprint criminal background check, pre-employment drug screen, and registry checks including the Client Abuse/Neglect Reporting System (CANRS), Nurse Aide, Medication Aide and Employee Misconduct and HHS List of Excluded Individuals/Entities (LEIE).
Males between the ages of 18 – 25 must be registered with the Selective Service.
All State Supported Living Center Employees are subject to Random Drug Testing.
All applicants must be at least 18 years of age to be considered for employment at a state-operated facility.

Nice To Haves

Experience in IDD preferred.

Responsibilities

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.
The therapist performs and interprets assessments and renders therapeutic treatment to consumers.
The Audiologist may perform evaluation and fabrication of ear molds, assessment of hearing aids, and collaboration with otolaryngologist.
The therapist participates in quality assurance and quality enhancement activities as required.
The therapist works under minimal supervision with latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
The therapist administers and interprets assessments, develops and provides treatment for persons served.
The therapist trains staff and monitors programs for compliance and efficacy.
The therapist participates in IDT/ISP meetings to facilitate diagnosis and treatment planning.
The therapist maintains open and regular communication with the other departments, IDTs and administration to ensure the transfer of needed information and continuity of services.
The therapist will be responsible for documentation in IRIS
The therapist participates in quality assurance and quality enhancement activities related to therapeutic services.
The therapist may supervise the work of others.
The therapist may oversee or participate in student internship programs.
Other duties as assigned include but are not limited to actively participating and/or serving in a supporting role to meet the agency’s obligations for disaster response and/or recovery or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation. Such participation may require an alternate shift pattern assignment and/or location.