Job Description

Posting number: 406-26-070

Department: DOC-LA Correctional Institute for Women

Job classification: ASSOCIATE 1 TO A PSYCHOLOGIST

Posting type: Open & Promotional

Categories: Corrections, Mental Health

Summary

Louisiana Department of

Public Safety & Corrections –

Corrections Services

https://doc.la.gov/

LA CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTE FOR WOMEN

St. Gabriel, LA

At 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.

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Associate to a Psychologist to support the delivery of high-quality psychological services within our organization. This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about mental health, committed to ethical practice, and eager to gain hands-on experience working under the supervision of a licensed psychologist.

Why work for DOC?

• 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.

Please visit our website by clicking here to learn more about DOC, our facilities, and our mission.

Examples of duties

A master's degree in psychology.

Qualifications

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

Supplemental information

Job Duties:

• Assist in administering and scoring psychological assessments under supervision
• Support treatment planning through data collection, behavioral observations, and documentation
• Provide structured interventions or skills-based sessions as permitted by supervision guidelines
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical records
• Coordinate scheduling, communication, and follow-up with clients, families, and interdisciplinary staff
• Participate in team meetings, case reviews, and ongoing training
• Uphold ethical standards and confidentiality in accordance with state regulations and professional guidelines

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

This position also offers premium pay: A rate between $2.00 and $5.00 an hour for each regular hour worked, based on years of service with DOC, in addition to regular pay.

Career Progression Group: ASSOCIATE 1, 2, OR 3 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.

• To view and apply to any of our other postings we currently have available, click HERE.

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:

Dave Besse

Human Resources Department

Dave.Besse2@la.gov

Ph: (225) 319-2435

Fax: (225) 342-5968