PSYCHOLOGY POST-DOCTORAL FELLOW



PSYCHOLOGY POST-DOCTORAL FELLOW

Salary

$5,119.00 - $9,211.00 Monthly

Location

Jackson, LA

Job Type

Classified

Job Number

ELMHS102021PSYCH POST

Department

LDH-Office of Behavioral Health

Opening Date

10/20/2021

Closing Date

8/31/2023 2:23 PM Central

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.
 
 
 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.
 Salary is negotiable based on experience.
 
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.
 
 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.
   
 *Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.*
 
 It is recommended that you apply for all job titles that you are interested in.
 
 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:
 
Yevette McArthur
 LDH-ELMHS Human Resources
 Jackson, LA. 70748
 225-634-0571
 yevette.mcarthur@la.gov 
 

Minimum 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.

Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career. 

As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program:


Insurance Coverage   More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/

Holidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:
  • New Year's Day
  • Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
  • Mardi Gras,
  • Good Friday,
  • Memorial Day,
  • Independence Day,
  • Labor Day,
  • Veteran's Day,
  • Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
***** Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor

State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.

Retirement – State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works).  These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to):
  • Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system
  • Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),
  • Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others

01
Have you ever been on probation or sentenced to jail/prison as a result of a felony conviction or guilty plea to a felony charge?
  • Yes
  • No
02
If 'YES', give the law enforcement authority (city police, sheriff, FBI, etc), the offense, place and disposition of case. If 'NO', enter N/A.
03
Are you a current, permanent employee at Eastern Louisiana Mental Health System?
  • Yes
  • No
04
Do you possess a doctoral degree in psychology?
  • Yes
  • No

Required Question

Agency
State of Louisiana
Address
For agency contact information, please refer to
the supplemental information above.
Louisiana State Civil Service, Louisiana, 70802
Phone
(866) 783-5462