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Chaplain 3 WAE/Part-Time

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 Social Services Department as a/an Chaplain 3 WAE/Part-Time who functionally supervises the Pastoral Care Division in a Facility and provides pastoral care to patients, clients, residents, inmates, etc. and their families through religious services, counseling services, rites and sacraments.

The Chaplain 3 WAE/Part-Time 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. The hospital is highly committed to cooperative work with other state agencies and with the state and regional mental health program to ensure the integration and coordination of hospital-community services into a comprehensive system of mental health care.

Requirements

A bachelor's degree plus three years of experience in ministry or chaplaincy; OR

Certification received from Clinical Pastoral Education through the Association for Clinical Pastoral Education (ACPE), National Association of Catholic Chaplains (NACC), or Canadian Association of Spiritual Care (CASC) plus three years of experience in ministry or chaplaincy; OR

Certification by the Louisiana Chaplain's Association plus three years of experience in ministry or chaplaincy.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:
Applicants must be ordained, commissioned, licensed, or endorsed by the appropriate faith group or denominational authority at the time of appointment.

NOTE:
Ecclesiastical endorsements must be from the official national endorsing authority of the applicant's/employee's faith group or denomination.

Qualifications

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

Job Duties:

  • Monitor spiritual needs of patients. Make rounds on each service to speak with patients, establish a rapport and
    become aware of, and address any individual spiritual needs as indicated. Schedule and conduct counseling sessions as
    requested by the patient or staff or as referred by the treatment team as indicated by review of patient records. Serve as
    liaison between patients and local church and/or pastor.
  • Provide formal workshop service and religious study. Compliance is demonstrated by documentation in records.
    Conducts formal services for patients and staff. Coordinate, arrange for, and periodic monitoring of worship services
    provided through volunteer services. Arrange and/or provide the non-ambulatory patient with the opportunity for
    religious service.
  • Consult with Treatment Team. Attend treatment team meetings as necessary in regard to specific patient needs as
    indicated by review of patient records. Available to discuss specific patient needs with treatment team or their
    representative so that religious offerings are keyed to therapeutic needs of patients. Completes the pastoral assessment
    on new patients through review of patient records.
  • Maintains a record of religious activities by written record. Meet as requested with the Social Service Department head
  • Participate in continuing education. Participate in orientation programs and other in-service educational offerings
    as requested to inform patients, members of patient's family, and staff with a pamphlet describing this facility. Secure
    and show religious films to patients and staff periodically. Seek out and attend conferences or programs which will
    enhance incumbent's ability and depth of understanding in regard to the Chaplain's role.


 
Position-Specific Details:
 

Appointment Type: WAE (Part-time) 

Compensation: This position has a pay range of $22.52 - $40.53 hourly.  Pay will be based on experience.

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 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

6250 Esler Field Rd Pineville LA, 71360

brandon.luneau@la.gov

Date Posted
12/17/2025
Job Reference
CLSH-2025-99
Organization
LDH-Office of Behavioral Health
Location
Pineville, LA 70802
Category
Mental Health/Social Services
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