Corrections Lieutenant-Therapeutic

State of Louisiana; Jackson (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Louisiana's Eastern Louisiana Mental Health Systems in Jackson, LA seeks a Correctional Lieutenant Therapist to supervise CGT staff and support secure clinical operations.

In this role you will de‑escalate, train, and ensure safety while delivering therapeutic care during probationary periods and beyond. The position offers Special Entrance Rate, a base hourly rate of $21.27 and additional premiums for full-time staff, with benefits and state employment perks.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in a forensic, behavioral, correctional, or penal institution with responsibility for the security, custody, clinical care or rehabilitation of offenders.

Responsibilities

• The incumbent will serve as the on-the-job training instructor to Corrections Guard-Therapeutic (CGT) and Corrections Guard-Therapeutic Trainee (CGTT) staff during the probationary period as well as supervise three (3) elite CGTs serving as assistants in the training process.
• Subject to 24-hour callback. Respond to orders to report for duty during escapes or unusual occurrences.
• Provide performance planning and evaluation of probationary/permanent employees according to service rules and regulations.
• Participate in educational trainings that are mandatory for accreditation and licensure of the facility.

Skills

Forensic experience

Security awareness

Job description

About This Job

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.

Position

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

Minimum Qualifications

Two years of experience in a forensic, behavioral, correctional, or penal institution with responsibility for the security, custody, clinical care or rehabilitation of offenders.

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.

Job Specification

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

Job Duties

• The incumbent will serve as the on-the-job training instructor to Corrections Guard-Therapeutic (CGT) and Corrections Guard-Therapeutic Trainee (CGTT) staff during the probationary period as well as supervise three (3) elite CGTs serving as assistants in the training process.
• Subject to 24-hour callback. Respond to orders to report for duty during escapes or unusual occurrences.
• Provide performance planning and evaluation of probationary/permanent employees according to service rules and regulations.
• Participate in educational 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.

Compensation: Special Entrance Rate (SER) FULL‑TIME: Corrections Lieutenant Therapeutic $21.27/hourly $1,701.60/Bi-weekly. Specialty Pays: Various premium pay also available for each hour worked for full‑time employees.

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

Application Requirements

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

Contact Information

For further information about this vacancy, contact:
Virginia Pace
ELMHS/Human Resources Department
225-634-0259
[e-mail]

Louisiana is a State as a Model Employer (SAME) 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

Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/

Parental Leave – Up to six weeks paid parental leave
More information can be found at https://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx

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

State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.

Retirement – State Of Louisiana Employees Are Eligible To Participate In Various Retirement Systems (based On The Type Of Appointment And Agency For Which An Employee Works). These Retirement Systems Provide Retirement Allowances And Other Benefits For State Officers And Employees And Their Beneficiaries. State Retirement Systems May Include (but Are Not Limited To):

• Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system
• Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),
• Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others