Posting number: ELMHS8.3.26PSYCH 4
Department: LDH-Office of Behavioral Health
Job classification: PSYCHOLOGIST 4
Posting type: Open & Promotional
Categories: Mental Health
Division Within the Psychology Department at ELMHS, Located in Jackson, LA
The Mission of ELMHS is to provide mental health evaluation, treatment, habilitation, and consultation for adults. Programs include inpatient interventions, jail-based evaluations, supervised group home and residential programs, forensic evaluation, care, custody, and aftercare; intermediate and long term psychiatric services are coordinated with the total system of care in Louisiana
ELMHS is seeking a passionate and motivated Psychologist to join our facility as a Psychologist 4! This position will develop and direct complex programs of psychological services, specialized psychological assessment and treatment programs
The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here
Job Duties:
In this role, you will:
Perform complex tasks that include: program development, supervision of clinical services, direct provision of services, consultation in behavior management practices to other disciplines, ongoing professional peer evaluation, competency to stand trial assessment (both independently and in tandem with psychiatry), serving on review panels as needed, and providing court testimony on the issue of competence to stand trial, and contributing to a doctoral level internship.
The employee also serves as the head of the multi-disciplinary Behavior Management Plan Committee, which is hospital–wide, reviews and approves behavior management plans created by the psychology department prior to plan implementation.
Direct the complex program of psychological services provided to clients at the ASSA unit of ELMHS including coordination of treatment and care for patients.
Develop and direct specialized psychological assessment and treatment programs for the improvement of patient care. Coordinates when there are time conflicts over where to complete evaluations.
Provides regular supervision to master’s level psychology staff and Psychologist 1-3 and doctoral-level interns as needed and sets challenging yet achievable goals.
Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type: Probational or Promotional
Division Within the Psychology Department at ELMHS, Located in Jackson, LA
Compensation:
How To Apply:
No Civil Service test score isrequired in order to be considered for this vacancy.
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*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.
Contact Information:
For further information about this vacancy, contact:
Leigh Moore
ELMHS HR
ELMHS-HR@LA.GOV
225-634-0680
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