Salary : $5,217.00 - $9,403.00 Monthly
Location : Jackson, LA
Job Type: Classified
Job Number: ELMHS10.28.26PSYCH
Department: LDH-Office of State Healthcare Facilities
Division: Eastern LA Mental Health System
Opening Date: 10/28/2026
Closing Date: 11/2/2026 11:59 PM Central
About this JobDivision: Within the Psychology Department at ELMHS, Located in Jackson, LA
ELMHS is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented individual to join the Psychology Department as a
Psychology Postdoctoral Fellow or Psychologist! The selected candidate will provide coordinated patient care, deliver psychological evaluations and court testimony, support clinical training programs, and collaborate effectively with colleagues and staff.
Minimum QualificationsA doctorate degree in psychology.
Job Specification The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.
Job Duties and Other InformationJob Duties:- Works to provide resources and support needed to provide uninterrupted and appropriate patient care.
- Provides documentation to the court and court testimony as needed, which is helpful in determining a person's competence to stand trial and other psychological issues.
- May contribute to and assist in the specialized training programs for the development of the internship program and the Tulane Postdoctoral Fellowship at ELMHS.
- Interacts with professional peers and other staff appropriately and cooperatively.
- Participates in educational trainings and competency requirements as mandated for accreditation and licensure of the facility, as well as mandated by all rules, regulations, policies, and procedures of LDH, OBH, ELMHS, and Civil Service.
Position Specific information:Appointment Type: Probational or Promotional
Career Progression: This position may be filled as a Psychology Post-Doctoral Fellow, Psychologist 2, or Psychologist 3 based on experience
Compensation: - This position has a SER of
- $36.56 an hour or $2924.80 bi-weekly for Psychology Post-Doctoral Fellow
- $39.12 an hour or $3129.60 bi-weekly for Psychologist 2
- $44.79 an hour or $3583.20 bi-weekly for Psychologist 3
- This position is eligible for the following premium pay (Per Hour Physically Worked):
- Facility Longevity of $1.00 an hour
- Location-based pay of $2.00 an hour
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.
Contact Information:For further information about this vacancy, contact:Leigh Moore
ELMHS HR
ELMHS-HR@LA.GOV
225-634-0680
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Are you a current, permanent employee at Eastern Louisiana Mental Health System?
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Do you possess a current Louisiana license to practice psychology?
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If you answered 'YES' to the question above, please list the license NUMBER, ORIGINAL ISSUE DATE, and EXPIRATION DATE. If you answered 'NO', enter N/A.***NOTE*** ORIGINAL issue date must be provided (NOT most recent renewal) as your experience will be credited from the date you put here when you attained your license.
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Do you possess a completed doctorate degree in psychology?
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