The State of Louisiana invites applications for the position of:

Louisiana – Psychologist 4

An Equal Opportunity Employer

SALARY:
Hourly: $33.19 - $62.66
Bi-Weekly: $2655.20 - $5012.80
Annual: $69,035 - $130,333
Job Type: Classified
Location: New Orleans, Louisiana

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: A Louisiana license to practice psychology plus two years of professional level experience in psychological research, psychological testing, or counseling. Note: This experience must have been gained after licensure as a psychologist.

EXAMPLES OF WORK:

EXAMPLES BELOW ARE A BRIEF SAMPLE OF COMMON DUTIES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS JOB TITLE. NOT ALL POSSIBLE TASKS ARE INCLUDED.

Develops and directs specialized programs for the improvement of client functional abilities.

Meets with program staff to plan and implement programs.

Reviews and appraises the performance of staff assigned to the program.

Coordinates a doctoral internship program in psychology approved by the American Psychological Association.

Supervises an organizational practicum for master’s degree psychology students.

Coordinates an organizational program of special psychological services.

Supervises and directs an organizational research and evaluation program.

Prepares annual report for organization.

Reviews research plans, advises on method and design and checks research proposals to ensure compliance with standards, policies and human rights.

Develops, reviews, and updates professional training information related to doctoral or masters level training.

Coordinates a complex organization or area-wide inter- disciplinary staff development/training program.

Develops, reviews, and updates policies related to professional psychology practices.

Performs psychological diagnoses and treatment; and participates as a member of a patient treatment unit in staff discussions of patient diagnosis, treatment and progress.

Evaluates and recommends admissions and discharge of patients, clients or residents.

Administers or reviews results of the full range of diagnostic tests for psychological assessment, interprets results and prepares psychological evaluations.

Conducts group, individual, family or other specialized psychotherapy with patients, clients, students or residents in an institutional or outpatient program.

Applications may be filed online at: https://jobs.la.gov/.