PSYCHOLOGIST 2 - 3 na State of Louisiana, LA

About the Department

Pinecrest Supports and Services Center is looking for a dedicated and experienced Psychologist 2 - 3 to become a vital part of our behavioral health team. In this role, you'll conduct comprehensive psychological evaluations, administer standardized testing, and prepare detailed psychological reports. You'll collaborate closely with clinical staff to interpret results and develop tailored treatment recommendations that truly make a difference in the lives of those we serve.

If you're passionate about psychological assessment and want to work in a supportive, multidisciplinary environment, we’d love to hear from you!

Position Duties

Minimum Qualifications

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Other Qualifications

Job Duties:

• Provide and coordinate psychological services for treatment and habilitation in the therapy programs, work areas, and recreational settings. Design and implement programs involving the application of behavior treatment principles and techniques. Monitor and oversee treatment plan developments and implementation. Provide direct assessment and treatment for more complex cases requiring higher level interventions. Design behavioral programs with goals and objectives based on functional analysis. Supervise progress toward achieving reduction in challenging behaviors, improving independence, and increasing the likelihood for discharge. Conduct group, individual, family or other specialized psychotherapy with patients. Coordinate and work with other disciplines to assure coordinated interdisciplinary treatment and care.
• Administer or review results of full range of diagnostic tests for psychological assessment, interpret results and prepare psychological evaluations. Complete intake assessments on new admissions. Complete intellectual assessments. Perform psychological diagnoses and treatment and participate as a member of a patient's treatment staff discussions of diagnosis, treatment, progress and treatment planning.
• Train and advises staff in implementing special treatment or rehabilitative programs, in carrying out procedures and recording results. Provide technical consultation and coordination of services to inter-disciplinary staff. Provide technical consultation to staff relative to research and program evaluation. Provide technical consultation to staff training relative to program evaluation and staff training needs. Define resources in terms of staff, materials, and supplies for replacement behaviors, reinforcement programs, and group and individual therapy. Monitor the effectiveness of programming efforts by review of data and progress documentation in patients' records. Coordinate the delivery of services with other departments. Evaluate program efforts and make changes and recommendations. Willingly accepts and performs additional duties and assignments necessary for the smooth operation of the hospital.

 
Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type:   Probational, Promotion, Job Appointment, Transfer or Detail to Special Duty.

Department: LDH Psychology/ PINECREST SUPPORTS & SERVICES CENTER.

SHIFT: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM 

Location: Pineville, Louisiana

Depends on Qualifications: Psychologist 2 has a Special Entrance Rate of $39.12 / hourly. 
Psychologist 3 has a Special Entrance Rate of $44.79 / hourly.
This position receives premium pay of $ 2.00 per hour.
This position also receives Shift Differential, Longevity Pay, and Additional pay options.

Career Progression: This position may be filled as Psychologist 2 or Psychologist 3, depending on the level of education and experience of the selected applicant.

Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.

 
How To Apply:

No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.  

To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.

* Information to support your eligibility for the position must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).  Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections. Applications may be rejected if incomplete

Pinecrest Supports and Services Center is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports the recruitment, hiring and retention of individuals with disabilities. For more information on employment resources for individuals with disabilities, see the Louisiana Employment Resources Guide at http://www.laworks.net/Downloads/LRS/EmploymentResourceGuide_2018.pdf(Download PDF reader)

Pinecrest Supports and Services Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer

There is no guarantee that everyone who applies to this posting will be interviewed.

Contact Information: 

For further information about this vacancy, contact:  

Gabriel K. Jeane 

Pinecrest Supports & Services Center

P.O. Box 5191

Pineville, Louisiana 71360 

[email protected]

Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities. 

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