Supplemental Information
This vacancy is located in the Psychology Department of Eastern Louisiana Mental Health System in Jackson, LA (East Feliciana Parish). ELMHS is the largest 24-hour, multi-site, state psychiatric complex, comprised of residential, outpatient and inpatient services.

• This posting may be used to fill vacancies in other divisions or units at Eastern Louisiana Mental Health System within 90 days of closing.

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The position may be filled as either a Probational (open to all qualified applicants); a promotion (open to all statewide classified and Agency wide permanent status employees); by Detail to Special Duty. Current permanent status, classified employees may be required to accept a Probational appointed if selected.

SPECIAL ENTRANCE RATE (SER) OF PAY:
Psychology Post-Doctoral Fellow - $2,924.80 biweekly ($36.56 hourly)

PREMIUM PAY (per HOUR physically worked):
0 – 6 months - $1.00
6 months – 2 years - $2.00
2 years – 5 years - $3.00
5 years – 10 years - $4.00
Over 10 years - $5.00

Rural Area Premium Pay:
$2.00 Flat Rate

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

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Specific information about this job will be provided to you in the interview process, should you be selected. However, there is no guarantee that everybody that applies to this posting will be interviewed.

For further information about this vacancy, please contact:

Tina Engelhard
LDH- ELMHS Human Resources
Jackson, LA 70748
225-634-0183
Tina.Engelhard@la.gov

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
A doctoral degree in psychology.

NOTE:
Any college hours or degree must be from a school accredited by one of the following regional accrediting bodies: the Middle States Commission on Higher Education; the New England Commission of Higher Education; the Higher Learning Commission; the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities; the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools; and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.

Job Concepts
FUNCTION OF WORK:
To improve the functioning of individual clients and/or organizations involving the limited application of psychological principles and techniques within one or more of the following functional areas: direct services; consultation; training; research. Services provided vary depending upon specific organizational needs and generally fall into one of the major psychological subject matter specializations.

LEVEL OF WORK:
Entry.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Clinical supervision is received from a licensed psychologist. Close administrative supervision is received from a facility administrator, licensed psychologist, or other professional at a higher level.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
May be exercised over paraprofessional, semi-professional and clerical staff.

LOCATION OF WORK:
Statewide.

JOB DISTINCTIONS:
Differs from the Psychologist 2 by the absence of a license to practice as a psychologist.

Examples of Work
EXAMPLES BELOW ARE A BRIEF SAMPLE OF COMMON DUTIES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS JOB TITLE. NOT ALL POSSIBLE TASKS ARE INCLUDED.

Performs all clinical duties under the close supervision of a licensed psychologist.

Selects, administers, and interprets standard psychological tests.

Interviews, assesses and treats patients, clients, students, or residents in accordance with individual treatment plans developed by the interdisciplinary treatment team.

Conducts psychotherapy and counseling for groups, individuals, and families.

Implements programs involving the application of behavior modification principles and techniques.

Reports the results of tests, interviews, and evaluations to interdisciplinary staff.

Conducts organizationally approved research projects of limited scope.

Prepares and maintains records and reports of assignments.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $4,389.00 - $8,285.00 per month