About this Job

Division: Within the Psychology Department at ELMHS, Located in Jackson, LA

The Mission of ELMHS is to provide mental health evaluation, treatment, habilitation, and consultation for adults. Programs include inpatient interventions, jail-based evaluations, supervised group home and residential programs, forensic evaluation, care, custody, and aftercare; intermediate and long-term psychiatric care are coordinated with the total system of care in Louisiana.

ELMHS isseeking a motivated, detail-oriented individual to join the Psychology Department as a Psychology Postdoctoral Fellow or Psychologist!

Minimum Qualifications

A doctorate degree in psychology.

Job Specification

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

Job Duties and Other Information

Job Duties:

• Works to provide resources and support needed to provide uninterrupted and appropriate patient care.
• Provides documentation to the court and court testimony as needed that is helpful in determining a person's competence to stand trial and other psychological issues.
• May contribute to and assist in the specialized training programs for the development of the internship program and the Tulane Postdoctoral Fellowship at ELMHS.
• Interacts with professional peers and other staff in an appropriate and cooperative manner.
• Participates in educational trainings and competency requirements as mandated for accreditation and licensure of the facility, as well as mandated by all rules, regulations, policies, and procedures of LDH, OBH, ELMHS, and Civil Service.

Position Specific information:

Appointment Type: Probational or Promotional

Career Progression: This position may be filled as a Psychology Post-Doctoral Fellow, Psychologist 2, or Psychologist 3 based on experience

Compensation:

• This position has an SER of
  • $36.56 an hour or $2924.80 bi-weekly for Psychology Post Doctoral Fellow
  • $39.12 an hour or $3129.60 bi-weekly for Psychologist 2
  • $44.79 an hour or $3583.20 bi-weekly for Psychologist 3
• This position is eligible for the following premium pays (Per Hour Physically Worked):
  • Facility Longevity of $1.00 an hour
  • Location-based pay of $2.00 an hour

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 this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumeswill notbe accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

Contact Information:

For further information about this vacancy, contact:

Leigh Moore

ELMHS HR

ELMHS-HR@LA.GOV

225-634-0680

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

About this Job Division: Within the Psychology Department at ELMHS, Located in Jackson, LA - The Mission of ELMHS is to provide mental health evaluation, treatment, habilitation, and consultation for adults. Programs include inpatient interventions, jail-based evaluations, supervised group home and residential programs, forensic evaluation, care, custody, and aftercare; intermediate and long-term psychiatric care are coordinated with the total system of care in Louisiana. ELMHS isseeking a motivated, detail-oriented individual to join the Psychology Department as a Psychology Postdoctoral Fellow or Psychologist! Minimum Qualifications A doctorate degree in psychology. Job Specification The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here. Job Duties and Other Information Job Duties:Works to provide resources and support needed to provide uninterrupted and appropriate patient care. Provides documentation to the court and court testimony as needed that is helpful in determining a person's competence to stand trial and other psychological issues. May contribute to and assist in the specialized training programs for the development of the internship program and the Tulane Postdoctoral Fellowship at ELMHS. Interacts with professional peers and other staff in an appropriate and cooperative manner. Participates in educational trainings and competency requirements as mandated for accreditation and licensure of the facility, as well as mandated by all rules, regulations, policies, and procedures of LDH, OBH, ELMHS, and Civil Service. Position Specific information:Appointment Type: Probational or Promotional. Career Progression: This position may be filled as a Psychology Post-Doctoral Fellow, Psychologist 2, or Psychologist 3 based on experience. Compensation: This position has an SER of $36.56 an hour or $2924.80 bi-weekly for Psychology Post Doctoral Fellow$39.12 an hour or $3129.60 bi-weekly for Psychologist 2$44.79 an hour or $3583.20 bi-weekly for Psychologist 3 This position is eligible for the following premium pays (Per Hour Physically Worked):Facility Longevity of $1.00 an hour. Location-based pay of $2.00 an hour. 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 this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumeswill notbe accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. Contact Information:For further information about this vacancy, contact:Leigh Moore ELMHS HRELMHS-HR@LA. GOV 225-634-0680 Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.

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