<p>Louisiana Department of</p> <p>Public Safety & Corrections -</p> <p>Corrections Services</p> <p>www.doc.louisiana.gov</p> <p>ELAYN HUNT CORRECTIONAL CENTER</p> <p>St. Gabriel, LA</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Elayn Hunt Correctional Center is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Associate to a Psychologist to support the delivery of mental health services within a secure correctional environment. This position plays a vital role in promoting the psychological well-being of incarcerated individuals by assisting licensed psychologists with assessments, treatment planning, therapeutic programming, and documentation.</p> <p>As an Associate to a Psychologist, you will help facilitate mental health evaluations, gather clinical information, assist with group interventions, and support the daily operations of the mental health unit. You will work closely with psychologists, social workers, medical staff, and security personnel to ensure coordinated, ethical, and effective care.</p> <p>We are looking for a motivated professional with strong communication skills, sound judgment, and a commitment to providing compassionate, evidence-based support to individuals with diverse mental health needs. If you are driven by meaningful work and the opportunity to contribute to rehabilitation and stability within a correctional setting, we encourage you to apply.</p> <p>Why work for DOC?</p> <ul> <li>Culture: DOC values and supports employees through numerous recognition programs, creating a sense of community, prioritizing internal promotional opportunities, clear communication, and professional development. </li><li>Growth: Professional growth is encouraged at DOC through numerous avenues.  </li><li>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. </li></ul> <p>Please visit our website by clicking here to learn more about DOC, our facilities, and our mission.</p> <p>A master's degree in psychology followed by four years of experience in psychological testing; psychological research; or the design and implementation of behavioral management plans; OR</p> <p>Thirty semester hours of graduate-level training in psychology earned after completing a master's degree in psychology plus three years of experience in psychological testing; psychological research; or the design and implementation of behavioral management plans; or</p> <p>A doctorate degree in psychology plus one year of experience in psychological testing; psychological research; or the design and implementation of behavioral management plans.The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.Job Duties:</p> <ul> <li>Plans, organizes, and implements comprehensive behavior management programs, ensuring evidence-based practices, consistency across service delivery, and alignment with individualized treatment goals. </li><li>Evaluates individual client progress and plays a key role in developing and adjusting treatment and habilitation plans, collaborating with clinical and interdisciplinary teams to ensure person-centered, outcome-driven care. </li><li>Trains, mentors, and/or supervises interdisciplinary staff in specialized program procedures and therapeutic methods, promoting skill development, adherence to protocols, and high-quality service delivery. </li><li>Serves as a program development consultant to one or more facility units, providing expertise in behavioral strategies, treatment planning, and program improvement initiatives to strengthen overall service effectiveness </li></ul> <p>Position-Specific Details: </p> <p>Appointment Type: PROBATION, or PROMOTION OF A PERMANENT, CLASSIFIED LOUISIANA STATE EMPLOYEE </p> <ul> <li>Current permanent status classified LA State employees may be required to accept a probational appointment if accepted.  </li><li>An employee selected for a promotion may be required to serve a trial detail prior to being permanently promoted.  </li><li>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.  </li></ul> <p>Compensation: This position has a Special Entrance Rate (SER) of $26.95 per hour.</p> <p>Other Important Information:</p> <ul> <li>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. </li><li>Any degree, certificate, special license, or DD-214 must be verified by official documentation prior to hire. </li><li>Any qualifying experience that is based on college credit/college hours should have an accompanying transcript for verification. </li><li>This is a 24-hour facility. </li><li>This Agency is a Drug-Free Workplace. </li></ul> <p>How to Apply:</p> <p>No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.  </p> <p>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.</p> <ul> <li>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. </li><li>There is no guarantee that everyone who applies to this posting will be interviewed. The hiring supervisor/manager has 90 days from the closing date of the announcement to make a hiring decision. Specific information about this job will be provided to you in the interview process, should you be selected. </li><li>To view and apply to any of our other postings we currently have available, click HERE.  </li></ul> <p>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.</p> <p>For further information about this vacancy, contact:</p> <p>Hilary Dugar</p> <p>Human Resources Department</p> <p>Elayn Hunt Correctional Center</p> <p>Ph: (225) 319-4128</p> <p>Fax: (225) 319-4592</p>