About this JobLouisiana Department ofPublic Safety & Corrections -Corrections ServicesELAYN HUNT CORRECTIONAL CENTERSt. Gabriel, LAAt the Louisiana Department of Corrections, our mission is to promote public safety and strengthen communities through fair, professional, and responsive corrections services. We are committed to protecting the people of Louisiana with integrity, accountability, and a deep respect for the rights and dignity of all.This is an opportunity to become part of a dedicated team supporting public safety, working in a correctional facility where professionalism, resilience, and teamwork are essential.Elayn Hunt Correctional Center is seeking a motivated and compassionate Associate to a Psychologist to support the delivery of mental health services within a secure, multidisciplinary environment. In this role, you will work closely with licensed psychologists to assist in providing psychological assessments, treatment planning, behavioral interventions, and rehabilitative programming for individuals in our care.This position is ideal for someone who is committed to public service, values teamwork, and is eager to contribute to the well-being and rehabilitation of the offender population. If you are looking to grow your skills in clinical psychology while making a meaningful difference each day, we invite you to join our dedicated mental health team.

Culture: DOC values and supports employees through numerous recognition programs, creating a sense of community, prioritizing internal promotional opportunities, clear communication, and professional development.
Growth: Professional growth is encouraged at DOC through numerous avenues.
Benefits: DOC offers a generous benefits package including; a defined benefit pension plan, health insurance that is also available post-retirement, at least 10 paid holidays, sick and annual leave that rolls over from year to year, paid or time off accrued for hours worked over 40 per week, a deferred compensation plan, a flexible benefits plan, alternate work schedules etc. Alternative work schedules including 4/10's MAY be an available benefit for certain positions upon meeting the policy requirements.

, our facilities, and our mission.Minimum QualificationsA master's degree in psychology.Job SpecificationThe official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found .Job Duties and Other InformationJob Duties:

Administers, scores, and interprets psychological tests under the guidance of a licensed psychologist, ensuring accuracy, proper documentation, and adherence to established clinical protocols.

Implements habilitative and therapeutic programs by carrying out specific tasks using approved psychological techniques with designated clients, supporting treatment goals and behavioral improvement.
Conducts structured observations and records behavioral data, performing statistical analyses to support program evaluation, treatment planning, and approved research initiatives.
Participates as a contributing member of an interdisciplinary team, providing input within a limited clinical scope and delivering counseling or other psychological services as recommended by the team and supervised by a licensed psychologist.

Position-Specific Details:Appointment Type: PROBATION, or PROMOTION OF A PERMANENT, CLASSIFIED LOUISIANA STATE EMPLOYEE

Current permanent status classified LA State employees may be required to accept a probational appointment if accepted.
An employee selected for a promotion may be required to serve a trial detail prior to being permanently promoted.
This posting may also be used to fill a vacancy as a temporary job appointment. If filled as a temporary job appointment, should a permanent position become available, the employee may be converted to a probational appointment.

Compensation: This position has a Special Entrance Rate (SER) at each level. However, the salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience.

Associate 1 to A Psychologist has an SER of $ 19.88 per hour
Associate 2 to A Psychologist has an SER of $ 21.27 per hour
Associate 3 to A Psychologist has an SER of $ 24.35 per hour

Associate 4 to A Psychologist has an SER of $ 26.95 per hour

Career Progression Group: ASSOCIATE 1, 2, 3, OR 4 TO A PSYCHOLOGIST

Filled at the highest level of experience of the selected applicant.
Salary depends on level of experience.

Other Important Information:

IMPORTANT: In the supplemental questions section, applicants must authorize the HR Office of DPS&C-Corrections Services to contact prior employers to check references under the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA), to be considered for employment, by answering 'YES' to the PREA question.
Any degree, certificate, special license, or DD-214 must be verified by official documentation prior to hire.
Any qualifying experience that is based on college credit/college hours should have an accompanying transcript for verification.

This is a 24-hour facility.
This Agency is a Drug Free Workplace.

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.

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The Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections - Corrections Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on any non-merit factor including disability.For further information about this vacancy contact:Hilary DugarHuman Resources DepartmentElayn Hunt Correctional CenterPh: (225) 319-4128Fax: (225) 319-4592Louisiana 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 atParental Leave - Up to six weeks paid parental leave
More information can be found atHolidays 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 GovernorState 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 (

). LASERS has provided this to give you more detailed information about their system * Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (
), * Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (
), among others

ASSOCIATE 1, 2, 3, OR 4 TO A PSYCHOLOGIST

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