CORRECTIONS GUARD THERAPEUTIC OR TRAINEE

LDH-Office of Behavioral Health; Jackson (LA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Eastern Louisiana Mental Health Systems in Jackson, LA, is seeking a Corrections Guard Therapeutic Trainee/Guard Therapeutic. This role supports patient care by maintaining security while promoting a therapeutic environment, with no prior experience required.

The position offers a tiered pay scale, with full-time hours and premium pay opportunities. Applicants must be at least 18, and certain felony restrictions apply. Contact ELMHS-HR for more information.

Qualifications

• Applicants must be at least 18 years old.
• Felony convictions or indictments may disqualify until relief is granted.

Responsibilities

• Security and safety of the facility by controlling access at gate entrances.
• Create a therapeutic atmosphere through appropriate communication and interventions.
• Participate in mandatory trainings for accreditation and licensure.

Job description

Division: Security Department at Eastern Louisiana Mental Health Systems in Jackson, LA.

The mission of ELMHS is to provide mental health evaluation, treatment, habilitation, and consultation for adults. Programs provided include inpatient interventions, jail-based evaluations, supervised group home and residential programs, forensic evaluation, care, custody, and aftercare; intermediate and long-term psychiatric services are coordinated with the total system of care in Louisiana.

ELMHS is looking for Correctional Guard Therapeutics who are passionate about supporting patient care while ensuring a safe and therapeutic environment. In this unique role as a CGT(T), you will combine learned skills to help manage clients, de-escalate challenging situations, and promote safety and healing in a clinical setting.

No experience or training is required.

Necessary Special Requirements

Applicants must be at least 18 years of age.

An applicant who has been convicted of a felony or who is under indictment on a felony charge will be disqualified until relief from the disabilities imposed by state and federal laws is granted.

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Job Duties

• Responsible for the security and safety of the facility by controlling access at gate entrances to identify employees, visitors, and patients entering/exiting the compounds.
• Creates a therapeutic atmosphere in the interaction between clients and staff by using appropriate communication and intervention techniques.
• Participate in education trainings that are mandatory for accreditation and licensure of the facility.

Position-Specific Details

Appointment Type: The position may be filled as a Probational Appointment (open to all qualified applicants); a promotion (open to all statewide classified and agency-wide permanent status employees); or Current permanent status, classified employees may be required to accept a Probational appointment if selected.

Career Progression: This position is in a career progression group: Corrections Guard Therapeutic Trainee to a Corrections Guard Therapeutic

Compensation: Special Entrance Rate (SER) FULL-TIME: Corrections Guard Trainee - Therapeutic $15.16/hr.; Corrections Guard Therapeutic - $16.22/hr. Specialty Pays: Various premium pay also available for each hour worked for full-time employees.

No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

Contact Information

For further information about this vacancy, contact:
Destiny Jackson
ELMHS/Human Resources Department
[e-mail]
225-634-0548

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