Louisiana Legislative Auditor

ASSOCIATE 1 - 3 TO A PSYCHOLOGIST

Louisiana Legislative Auditor  •  $18 - $33/hr  •  Pineville, LA (Onsite)  •  3 hours ago
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Job Description

Posting number: PSSC 26-137-GJ

Department: LDH-Office of Intellectual & Developmental Disability Supports

Job classification: ASSOCIATE 1 TO A PSYCHOLOGIST

Posting type: Open

Categories: Health Services, Mental Health, Social Services, Miscellaneous, Human Services

PSSC 26-137-GJ

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 & Services Center is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Associate 1-3 to a Psychologist to join our dynamic healthcare team.

If you’re passionate about using your expertise to support others and want to grow your career in a supportive environment, PSSC is the place for you!

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:

  • Designs individual behavior programs, including a clear description of the behavior, goals, and objectives of the program, appropriate historical information including functions of behavior derived from functional analysis, reasons for selection of procedures based on functional analysis, any needed equipment or materials, preventive strategies, intervention strategies, data collection procedures, evaluation procedures, evaluation process including reviews, success criterion and procedures for change, and recommendations for maintenance of effects.
  • Program documentation includes documentation of informed consent, documentation of reviews by the IDT, and the Human Rights Committee.
  • 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 and provides professional and technical support to direct care and other staff by frequent visits to individuals’ homes.


Position-Specific Details:

Position is located with PINECREST SUPPORTS & SERVICES CENTER.

Location: Pinecrest LDH Psychology Department

SHIFT: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM PASS DAYS: Saturday / Sunday

Appointment Type: This position may be filled by Detail, Job Appt., Probation, Promotion, Demotion, or Lateral Transfer. Preference may be given to permanent classified employees of Pinecrest Supports and Services Center.

Compensation: This position receives premium pay of $5.00 per hour.

Associate 1 to a Psychologist: $18.38 – $33.08

Associate 2 to a Psychologist: $19.67 – $35.40

Associate 3 to a Psychologist: $22.52 – $40.53

Career Progression group: THIS JOB IS IN A CAREER PROGRESSION GROUP AND MAY BE FILLED AT A HIGHER LEVEL

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 the position 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. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

List all prior employment. Failure to fully complete the education and work history sections of the application can result in an applicant being hired at the lower level of the position.

There is no guarantee that everyone who applies to this posting will be interviewed.


Contact Information:

For further information about this vacancy, contact:

Gabriel K. Jeane

Pinecrest Supports & Services Center

P.O. Box 5191

Pineville, Louisiana 71360

Gabriel.Jeane@la.gov

Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.

Louisiana Legislative Auditor

About Louisiana Legislative Auditor

Our mission is to foster accountability and transparency in Louisiana government by providing the Legislature and others with audit services, fiscal advice, and other useful information.

The Legislative Auditor is one of the largest public accounting practices in the State of Louisiana and certainly one of the largest employers of certified public accountants. However, in addition to accountants, the Legislative Auditor also employs public administrators, attorneys, actuaries, computer analysts, Information Technology auditors, and many other individuals who offer the public a broad spectrum of skills.

Industry
Accounting & Tax
Company Size
201-500 employees
Headquarters
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Year Founded
1848
Website
la.gov
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