Associate 1, 2, Or 3 To A Psychologist

Louisiana Department of

Public Safety & Corrections

Corrections Services

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.

The Louisiana Correctional Institute for Women is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Associate to support our psychological services team. This role plays a vital part in delivering high-quality mental health care to incarcerated women, helping promote rehabilitation, stability, and overall well-being within the facility.

• 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 4/10s MAY be an available benefit for certain positions upon meeting the policy requirements .

, our facilities, and our mission. A master's degree in psychology. The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here . Job Duties:

• Assist licensed psychologists in delivering mental health services, including intake assessments, crisis evaluations, and ongoing treatment support for incarcerated women.

• Conduct structured interviews and screenings to gather behavioral, emotional, and psychosocial information under the supervision of a psychologist.

• Document clinical observations and maintain accurate, timely, and confidential records in accordance with facility policies and state regulations.

• Support treatment planning by helping develop, update, and monitor individualized mental health plans.

• Facilitate psychoeducational groups on topics such as coping skills, emotional regulation, trauma awareness, and adjustment to incarceration.

• Provide one-on-one supportive interventions within the scope of practice and under direct supervision.

• Assist in crisis response , including monitoring individuals on suicide watch, conducting safety checks, and reporting concerns to clinical leadership.

• Coordinate with custody staff to ensure safe, appropriate delivery of mental health services within the correctional environment.

• Prepare reports and summaries for psychologists, multidisciplinary teams, and administrative review.

• Participate in case conferences and team meetings , offering observations and updates relevant to patient care.

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 $21.57 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.

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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:

  Dave Besse

  Human Resources Department

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