Implementation Associate Jobs in Zachary, LA (NOW HIRING)

Salary : $4,259.00 - $7,675.00 Monthly
Location : Pineville, LA
Job Type: Classified
Job Number: CLSH-2026-64
Department: LDH-Office of Behavioral Health
Opening Date: 08/13/2026
Closing Date: 8/23/2026 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 Associate 4 to a Psychologist (ATAP) position in the Psychology Department located at Central Louisiana State Hospital in Pineville, Louisiana.
This position is responsible for supporting the operations of patient care within our Psychology Department. The ATAP 4 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 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.
Minimum Qualifications
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.
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:
Responsible for delivery of psychological services under supervision of a licensed psychologist for Adult Behavior Services (ex. psychological testing,behavior management programs, individual and group therapy, etc.).

• Coordination of Individualized Behavior Support Plans or behavioral interventions for ABS.
• Planning, organizing, writing, and implementation of behavior management plans or behavioral interventions under direct supervision of a licensed psychologist.
• Serves as facilitator for Master Treatment Plans and Treatment Plan Revisions in Treatment Team meetings and makes revisions and/or changes and recommendations for assigned cases.
• Provides training to Direct Service staff on the implementation of behavior support programs.
• Willingly accepts and performs additional duties and assignments necessary for the smooth operation of the hospital.

Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type: Probational, Promotional, Demotion, Job Appointment or Transfer
Career Progression: This position may be filled as an Associate 4 to a Psychologist
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8am-4:30pm
Compensation: $1,965.60 bi-weekly minimum hire rate
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.
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Contact Information:
For further information about this vacancy, contact:
Kelcie Cox
Central Louisiana State Hospital
Human Resources Office
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Have you completed an additional thirty (30) semester hours of graduate-level training in psychology earned after completing a master's degree in psychology?

• Yes
• No

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If you answered "yes" to the previous question, please type each course name, semester hours earned, the accredited university, and the semester in which the course was credited. If you answered "no", type N/A. Example: PSYC 2000 - Introduction to Psychology - 3 hrs - LSU - Spring 2026
Required Question