Coordinator 1 Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Salary : $1,820.00 - $3,120.00 Monthly
Location : Pineville, LA
Job Type: Classified
Job Number: CLSH-2026-75
Department: LDH-Office of Behavioral Health
Opening Date: 09/04/2026
Closing Date: 9/11/2026 11:59 PM Central
About this Job
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
This position is for an Administrative Coordinator 1-2 position in the Nursing Department located at Central Louisiana State Hospital in Pineville, Louisiana.
This position is responsible for supporting the operations of the CLSH Nursing Department with administrative matters. The Administrative Coordinator 1-2 plays a vital role for the Louisiana Department of Health in the Behavioral Health community by utilizing CLSH's values and mission to deliver quality and effective care to our patients and employees, and ensuring our facilities are maintained accordingly. The hospital is highly committed to cooperative work with other state agencies and with the state and regional mental health program to insure the integration and coordination of hospital-community services into a comprehensive system of mental health care.
AN IDEAL CANDIDATE SHOULD POSSESS THE FOLLOWING COMPETENCIES:
Core Competencies:
Accepting Direction: The ability to be open and willing to follow guidance or instructions.
Communicating Effectively: The ability to convey information, ideas, and emotions using structured communication methods that promote
understanding and engagement.
Demonstrating Accountability: The ability to take ownership of actions, behaviors, performance, decisions, and outcomes.
Preferred Competencies:
Following Policies and Procedures: The ability to follow, reinforce, adapt, or develop policies and procedures to maintain compliance with federal
and state legal requirements, State Civil Service rules, and organizational policies.
Minimum Qualifications
No experience or training is required.
Job Specification
The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.
Job Duties and Other Information
Job Duties:

• Creates clinic and off ground packets daily for review by the unit RN.
• Ensure patients' medical records have an adequate amount of appropriate forms.
• Files documents in patient medical records. Maintain patient information on the unit including Insurance and Demographic forms obtained from the Admissions office.
• Ensure hospital forms are reviewed/replaced with updated version on an ongoing basis and are organized in sufficient quantity in the conference room for nursing staff (Lab slips, therapeutic flow sheets, etc.)
• Prepares patient forms for Pass and Discharge. Maintain an adequate supply of forms used by nursing staff to complete daily duties.
• Maintain Sundry Closet for indigent clients and shop to stock on an as needed basis. Use Client funds to purchase personal items and complete associated paperwork. Inventory and label all items purchased for/by clients.
• Answer phones and route calls to the appropriate staff. Serve as a Liaison between staff and nursing management.
• Performs all other duties assigned by supervisor/designee to maintain continuity and quality, accreditation and licensure requirements.

Position Specific Details:
Appointment Type: Probational, Promotional, Demotion, Job Appointment or Transfer
Career Progression: This position may be filled as an Administrative Coordinator 1, or 2
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday; 8-hour shift
Compensation: Minimum Hire Rate of $840.00 bi-weekly for an Administrative Coordinator 1 and $962.40 for an Administrative Coordinator 2
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:
Brandon Luneau
Central Louisiana State Hospital
Human Resources Office
Brandon.Luneau@LA.GOV
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CE: Communicating Effectively - How well do you share information and ideas in ways that others can understand, relate to, and act on?

• I communicate unclearly, use poor tone, and ignore the audience.
• I share main ideas clearly and adapt to the audience when reminded.
• I communicate clearly, listen actively, and explain complex ideas well.
• I craft messages that connect, inspire, and drive action across audiences.

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CE: Communicating Effectively - Explain your selection by providing specific examples from your experience. Tip: Use the STAR method (situation, task, action, result) to explain how you have demonstrated this competency. Examples from work, military service, volunteering, education, or other life experiences are all valid.
03
DA: Demonstrating Accountability - How well do you take responsibility for your actions, results, and performance?

• I avoid responsibility, deliver poor work, and resist feedback.
• I take ownership when prompted and meet basic expectations.
• I own results, meet standards, and respond to feedback professionally.
• I drive high performance, prevent issues, and model accountability.

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DA: Demonstrating Accountability - Explain your selection by providing specific examples from your experience. Tip: Use the STAR method (situation, task, action, result) to explain how you have demonstrated this competency. Examples from work, military service, volunteering, education, or other life experiences are all valid.
05
FPP: Following Policies and Procedures - How well do you apply rules, policies, and procedures in your work?

• I struggle to follow rules or apply policies correctly, which can lead to confusion or mistakes.
• I follow rules with support and help correct issues, but I sometimes apply policies inconsistently.
• I apply and explain policies accurately, adapt to routine situations, and help improve procedures.
• I guide others in applying policies, prevent compliance issues, and improve procedures based on experience.

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FPP: Following Policies and Procedures - Explain your selection by providing specific examples from your experience. Tip: Use the STAR method (situation, task, action, result) to explain how you have demonstrated this competency. Examples from work, military service, volunteering, education, or other life experiences are all valid.
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ADi: Accepting Direction - How well do you accept guidance, follow instructions, and adjust whengiven feedback?

• I resist direction, ignore feedback, and need reminders to complete tasks.
• I follow direction with reminders and often need clarification or support.
• I follow direction reliably, adjust to feedback, and complete tasks on time.
• I adapt quickly, follow through, and help others adjust as needed.

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ADi: Accepting Direction - Explain your selection by providing specific examples from your experience. Tip: Use the STAR method (situation, task, action, result) to explain how you have demonstrated this competency. Examples from work, military service, volunteering, education, or other life experiences are all valid.
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