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About this Job

The mission of Pinecrest Supports and Services Center is to support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to reach treatment goals and to return to more integrated community living settings. Pinecrest Supports and Services Center specializes in the treatment of people with comorbid intellectual and developmental disabilities and complex medical, behavioral, and psychiatric support needs.
Pinecrest Supports and Services Center is seeking a dedicated and professional Associate 1-2-3 to a Psychologist to play a vital role in assisting with the psychiatric support needs of the clients supported by Pinecrest Supports and Services Center.

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Minimum Qualifications

A master's degree in psychology.

Job Specification

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

Job Duties and Other Information

Job Duties:

Designs individual behavior programs, including a clear description of the behavior, goals and objectives of program, appropriate historical information including functions of behavior derived from functional analysis, reasons for selection of procedure based on functional analysis, any needed equipment or materials, preventive strategies, intervention strategies, data collection procedures, evaluation process including reviews, success criterion and procedures for change, and recommendations for maintenance of effects.
Instructs staff involved with individuals for whom intervention strategies are proposed in carrying out procedures and recording of results, and consults with staff.
Provides needed materials for implementation of programs, including data keeping forms, charts, etc.
Provides individual and group sessions as determined by the supervising Psychologist.
Monitors effects of interventions via Performance Probes as defined in ISP by making on-site observations of individuals and recording results of observation (reliability checks).
Monitors training objectives through support folder documentation forms.
Makes changes in programs.
Provides professional and technical support to direct care and other staff through frequent visits to individuals’ homes.
Defines needed resources in terms of staff, materials, and supplies for replacement behaviors, reinforcement programs, and group and individual therapy.
Monitors the effectiveness of programming efforts by reviewing data and progress documentation in individuals’ records and coordinates service delivery with other departments.
Evaluates program efforts and makes changes and recommendations.
Meets registration eligibility as required by the Louisiana State Board of Examiners in Psychology for ATAPs.

Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type: Probation, Promotion, Demotion, Lateral Transfer, or Detail to Special Duty. Preferences may be given to permanent classified employees of Pinecrest Supports and Services Center.
Career Progression: Associate 1-2-3 to a Psychologist
Location: LDH Psychology with Pinecrest Supports and Services Center
Work Schedule: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Pass Days: Saturday and Sunday
Compensation: Depends on Qualifications:
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. The application may be rejected if incomplete.Contact Information:
For further information about this vacancy, contact:
Jimmie Bernard
Pinecrest Supports & Services Center
P.O. Box 5191
Pineville, Louisiana 71360
Jimmie.Bernard@la.gov