Psychology Post-Doctoral Fellow /Psychologist 2 -3



Psychology Post-Doctoral Fellow /Psychologist 2 -3

Salary

$6,337.07 - $8,285.00 Monthly

Location

Pineville, LA

Job Type

Classified

Job Number

PSSC 22-216-RJ

Department

LDH-Office for Citizens with Development Disabilities

Opening Date

09/20/2022

Closing Date

Continuous

Supplemental Information

PSSC 22-216-RJ
 
Position is located with PINECREST SUPPORTS & SERVICES CENTER.
 
Location: Psychology Department
Shift: 8am-4:30pm      Pass Days: Sat. &Sun  
 
THIS JOB IS IN A CAREER PROGRESSION GROUP AND MAY BE FILLED AT A HIGHER LEVEL.
 

This position receives premium pay of $ 2.00 per hour.

This position also receives Longevity Pay.
 
This position has a Special Entrance Rate: 

Psychology Post-Doctoral Fellow $36.56hr. – 47.80hr. 
Psychologist 2 $39.12hr. – 51.15hr.
 Psychologist 3 $44.79hr.  - $58.55hr.
 
This position may be filled by Probation, or the Promotion, Demotion, or Lateral Transfer. Preference may be given to permanent classified employees of Pinecrest Supports and Services Center.
 
As part of a Career Progression Group, vacancies may be filled from this recruitment as an Psychology Post-Doctoral Fellow, Psychologist 2 or 3 depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant.  The maximum salary for the Psychologist 3 is $114,899.  Please refer to the “Job Specifications” tab located at the top of the LA Careers “Current Job Opportunities page” for specific information on salary ranges, minimum qualification requirements and job concepts for each level.
List ALL prior employment - INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED!
 
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.*
 
There is no guarantee that everyone who applies to this posting will be interviewed.
 
For further information about this vacancy contact:  
Robert L. Jones 
Pinecrest Supports & Services Center
P.O. Box 5191
Pineville, LA. 71360 
Robert.Jones@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.

Benefits
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.
Flexible Working Arrangements – The flexibility of our system allows agencies to implement flexible working arrangements through the use of alternative work schedules, telecommuting and other flexibilities. These arrangements vary between hiring agencies.
Professional Development - The Comprehensive Public Training Program (CPTP) is the state-funded training program for state employees. Through CPTP, agencies are offered management development and supervisory training, and general application classes on topics as diverse as writing skills and computer software usage.
Insurance Coverage – Employees can choose one of several health insurance programs ranging from an HMO to the State's own Group Benefits Insurance program. The State of Louisiana pays a portion of the cost for group health and life insurance. Dental and vision coverage are also available. More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/
Deferred Compensation – As a supplemental retirement savings plan for employees, the State offers a Deferred Compensation Plan for tax deferred savings.
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), Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org), Louisiana School Employees' Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others. LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system.

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PSSC - Are you currently employed by Pinecrest Supports and Services Center?
  • Yes
  • No
02
PSSC - Can you work overtime?
  • Yes
  • No
03
PSSC - Incomplete applications will NOT be considered! Have you listed ALL prior employment (entire work history starting after High School or College) with complete name of all employers (no abbreviations), your job title, complete address, & phone number of each employer?
  • Yes
  • No
04
PSSC - You will be selected for interview based on your application. Explain any gaps in employment of 3 months or longer (Example: January/1999 - May/1999 = taking care of sick parent or stay at home parent etc.). If this question does not apply to you, enter N/A.
05
PSSC - 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
06
PSSC - If "YES", give the law enforcement authority (city, police, sheriff, FBI, etc.) the offense, place, and disposition of case. If this question does not apply to you, enter N/A.
07
PSSC - Failure to fully complete the education and work history sections of the application can result in an applicant being hiring at the lower level of the position in which any are applying. Have you listed ALL prior work history (entire work history starting after High School or College)?
  • Yes
  • No
08
PSSC- Are you in possession of a Louisiana license to practice?
  • Yes
  • No
09
PSSC - If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, please indicate the license number and expiration date. If you answered "No" please type N/A.

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