Associate 4 to A Psychologist

Posting number: PSSC 26-140 JD

Department: LDH-Office of Intellectual & Developmental Disability Supports

Job classification: ASSOCIATE 4 TO A PSYCHOLOGIST

Posting type: Open

Categories: Mental Health, Social Services, Miscellaneous

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PSSC 26-140 JD Associate 4 to a Psychologist

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 (PSSC) is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Associate to a Psychologist to assist in helping individuals maximize their potential for self-care, autonomy, and independence.

If you're a compassionate, organized, and team-oriented professional ready to make a meaningful impact in a supportive environment, we encourage you to apply!

• 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
• 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
• A doctorate degree in psychology plus one year of experience in psychological testing; psychological research; or the design and implementation of behavioral management plans.

• Designs individual behavior programs, including a clear description of the behavior, goals and objectives of program, appropriate historical information including functions of behavior derived from functional analysis, reasons for selection of procedure based on functional analysis, any needed equipment or materials, preventive strategies, intervention strategies, data collection 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 Human Rights Committee.

• Instructs staff involved with individuals for whom intervention strategies are proposed in carrying out procedures and recording of results and consult with staff. 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.  Provides professional and technical support to direct care and other staff by frequent visits to individuals' homes.

• Monitors effectiveness of programming efforts by review of data and progress documentation in individuals’ records and coordinates service delivery with other departments. Evaluates program efforts and makes changes and recommendations.

• Completes projects as assigned by supervisor as long assignment falls within the course and scope of their registration, LDH and PSSC policies, state and federal statutes and regulations.  Performs other duties as assigned by Supervisor/Administrator to support the Agency and/or the people we serve.

• Position-Specific Details:Location: Pinecrest Supports and Services Center – Psychology
• Shift: 8:00 am – 4:30 pm – Pass Days: Sat and Sun
• Appointment Type: This position may be filled by Probation, Promotion, Demotion, Lateral Transfer, Detail to Special Duty or Job Appointment.
• Preference may be given to permanent classified employees of Pinecrest Supports and Services Center.
• No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
• 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.
• There is no guarantee that everyone who applies to this posting will be interviewed.

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

For further information about this vacancy contact:

Jeanette Deville, Human Resources Analyst C

Pinecrest Supports & Services Center

P.O. Box 5191

Pineville, Louisiana 71360

Pinecrest Supports and Services Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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