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Administrative Coordinator 1-2

CLSH MISSION: Strive to provide quality, person-centered care with focus on recovery and resiliency in a safe and secure environment.

CLSH VISION: Strive to be the best public psychiatric hospital possible

CLSH VALUES “I CARE”: Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence

Central Louisiana State Hospital located in Pineville, Louisiana is seeking applicants for a vacant position in our Nursing Department as an Administrative Coordinator 1-2 who performs a variety of clerical duties that are routine in nature in support of the staff members and/or operations of an organizational unit or program.

The Administrative Coordinator 1-2 plays a vital role for the Louisiana Department of Health in the Behavioral Health community by utilizing CLSH’s values and mission to deliver quality and effective care to our patients, and ensuring our facilities are maintained accordingly. The hospital is highly committed to cooperative work with other state agencies and with the state and regional mental health program to insure the integration and coordination of hospital-community services into a comprehensive system of mental health care.

An ideal candidate will possess the following competencies:

Accepting Direction: The ability to be open and willing to follow guidance or instructions.
Communicating Effectively: The ability to convey information, ideas, and emotions using structured communication methods that promote understanding and engagement.
Demonstrating Accountability: The ability to take ownership of actions, behaviors, performance, decisions, and outcomes.
Following Policies and Procedures: The ability to follow, reinforce, adapt, or develop policies and procedures to maintain compliance with federal and state legal requirements, State Civil Service rules, and organizational policies.
Using Data: The ability to collect, analyze, and use data to generate insights and inform decisions.

Requirements

No experience or training is required.

Qualifications

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

  • Creates clinic and off ground packets daily for review by· the unit RN. 
  • Ensure patient medical records have an adequate amount of appropriate forms. 
  • Files documents in patient medical records. Maintain patient information on the unit including Insurance and Demographic forms obtained from the Admissions office.
  • Ensure hospital forms are reviewed/replaced with updated version on an ongoing basis and are organized in sufficient quantity in the conference room for nursing staff (Lab slips, therapeutic flow sheets, etc.) 
  • Prepares patient forms for Pass and Discharge. 
  • Maintain an adequate supply of forms used by nursing staff to complete daily duties. 
  • Print labels with patient specific information to be placed on patient medical records.
  • Document patient information on the Jot Sheet as directed by RN staff. Keep daily report worksheet updated with current census. 
  • Receive, log, distribute, and return/forward client mail daily. 
  • Maintain Sundry Closet for indigent clients and shop to stock on an as needed basis. Use Client funds to purchase personal items and complete associated paperwork. Inventory and label all items purchased for/by clients. Complete requisitions, obtain needed signatures from purchasing, and purchase/order items required for patient care weekly. 
  • Answer phones and route calls to the appropriate staff.  Fax documents to the appropriate area of the hospital.
  • Performs all other duties assigned by supervisor/designee to maintain continuity and quality, accreditation and licensure requirements.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: Probational, Promotional, Demotion, Job Appointment or Transfer

Career Progression: This position may be filled as an Administrative Coordinator 1 or 2 depending on experience.

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday

Compensation: This position has a minimum hire rate of $840.00 bi-weekly for an Administrative Coordinator 1, and $962.40 bi-weekly for an Administrative Coordinator 2. 

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). Resumes will not be 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:

Brandon Luneau
Central Louisiana State Hospital
Human Resources Office
Brandon.Luneau@LA.GOV

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


Date Posted
02/13/2026
Job Reference
CLSH-2026-19
Organization
LDH-Office of Behavioral Health
Location
Pineville, LA 70802
Category
Administrative
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