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PSYCHOLOGY POST-DOCTORAL FELLOW PSYCHOLOGIST 2-3


   

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


We are looking for a PSYCHOLOGY POST-DOCTORAL FELLOW PSYCHOLOGIST 2-3 that 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 insure the integration and coordination of hospital-community services into a comprehensive system of mental health care.

Requirements

A doctorate degree in psychology.

Qualifications

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

Position is located at Central Louisiana State Hospital in Pineville, Louisiana in the Psychology Department. This posting may be used to fill future vacancies that may open within 90 days. 

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

Location: Pineville, Louisiana

Division:  PSYCHOLOGY DEPARTMENT

Career Progression: This position may be filled as a Psychology Post-Doctoral Fellow, 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.

Psychology Post-Doctoral Fellow has a Special Entrance Rate of $36.56 / hourly.

Psychologist 2 has a Special Entrance Rate of $39.12 / hourly.

Psychologist 3 has a Special Entrance Rate of $44.79 / hourly.
 

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.

List all prior employment. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED!
Resume will not be accepted and should not be attached. You must include all relevant education and experience on your official State application. You must describe your actual duties as you will not be qualified based on job title alone. 
 
A resume upload will NOT populate your information into your application. Work experience left off your electronic application or only included in an attached resume is not eligible to receive credit.

Contact Information:
Kelcie Cox
Central Louisiana State Hospital
Human Resources Office
Kelcie.Cox@la.gov
Date Posted
07/16/2025
Job Reference
CLSH-2025-62
Organization
LDH-Office of Behavioral Health
Location
Pineville, LA 70802
Category
Mental Health/Social Services
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