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Salary : $4,259.00 - $7,675.00 Monthly
Location : Pineville, LA
Job Type: Classified
Job Number: PSSC 26-140 JD
Department: LDH-Office of Intellectual & Developmental Disability Supports
Opening Date: 08/31/2026
Closing Date: 9/5/2026 11:59 PM Central
About this Job
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!
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:

• 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.
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.
There is no guarantee that everyone who applies to this posting will be interviewed.
Contact Information:
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.
Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.
As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program:
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Parental Leave - Up to six weeks paid parental leave
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Holidays and Leave - State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:

• New Year's Day
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
• Mardi Gras,
• Good Friday,
• Memorial Day,
• Independence Day,
• Labor Day,
• Veteran's Day,
• Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.

***** Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor
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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, and the accredited university. If you answered "no", type N/A.Example: PSYC 7125 - Psychological Assessment - 3 hrs - LSU
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PSSC - Are you currently employed with Pinecrest Supports and Services Center?

• Yes
• No

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PSSC - Explain any gaps in employment of 3 months or longer (Example: January /1999 - May /1999 = caring for a sick parent, etc...). If this question does not apply to you, enter N/A.
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PSSC - Have you listed ALL prior employment (entire work history starting after High School or College) with complete name of all employers (no abbreviations), your job title, address (city &state), phone number of each employer? Failure to fully complete the education and work history sections of the application can result in an applicant being hired the lower level of the position in which any are applying.

• Yes
• No

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