PSYCHOLOGY POST-DOCTORAL FELLOW PSYCHOLOGIST 2-3

CLSH MISSION Strive to provide quality, person-centered care with focus on recovery and resiliency in a safe and secure environment. CLSH VISION Strive to be the best public psychiatric hospital possible. CLSH VALUES “I CARE” Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence. Job Responsibilities Provide and coordinate psychological services for treatment and habilitation in therapy programs, work areas, and recreational settings. Design and implement programs involving the application of behavior treatment principles and techniques. Monitor and oversee treatment plan developments and implementation. Provide direct assessment and treatment for more complex cases requiring higher level interventions. Design behavioral programs with goals and objectives based on functional analysis. Supervise progress toward achieving reduction in challenging behaviors, improving independence, and increasing the likelihood for discharge. Conduct group, individual, family, or other specialized psychotherapy with patients. Coordinate and work with other disciplines to assure coordinated interdisciplinary treatment and care. Administer or review results of full range of diagnostic tests for psychological assessment, interpret results, and prepare psychological evaluations. Complete intake assessments on new admissions. Complete intellectual assessments. Perform psychological diagnoses and treatment and participate as a member of a patient's treatment staff in discussions of diagnosis, treatment, progress, and treatment planning. Train and advise staff in implementing special treatment or rehabilitative programs, in carrying out procedures and recording results. Provide technical consultation and coordination of services to inter‑disciplinary staff. Provide technical consultation to staff relative to research and program evaluation. Define resources in terms of staff, materials, and supplies for replacement behaviors, reinforcement programs, and group and individual therapy. Monitor effectiveness of programming efforts by reviewing data and progress documentation in patients' records. Coordinate the delivery of services with other departments, evaluate program efforts, and make changes and recommendations. Willingly accept and perform additional duties and assignments necessary for the smooth operation of the hospital. Qualifications A doctorate degree in psychology. Position Details Location: Pineville, Louisiana – Central Louisiana State Hospital, Psychology Department. Appointment Type: Probational, Promotion, Job Appointment, Transfer, or Detail to Special Duty. Division: Psychology Department. Career Progression: Psychology Post‑Doctoral Fellow (Psychologist 2) or Psychologist 3, depending on education and experience. Special Entrance Rates: Post‑Doctoral Fellow – $36.56 per hour Psychologist 2 – $39.12 per hour Psychologist 3 – $44.79 per hour #J-18808-Ljbffr