Mental Health Administrative Coordinator — Corrections

State of Louisiana; Cottonport (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Paid leave rollover

Deferred compensation

Flexible benefits

Alternate work schedules

Job summary

Louisiana Department of Public Safety & Corrections – Corrections Services in Cottonport, LA, seeks an Administrative Coordinator to support the Mental Health Department's daily operations.

The role requires attention to detail, ability to follow policies, and coordination with security and clinical staff to ensure smooth program delivery.

Three years of administrative experience, data handling, timekeeping, and records management are preferred for this meaningful role.

Qualifications

• Three years of experience in administrative services.
• Experience substitution: Every 15 semester hours earned equates to six months of experience.
• Ability to follow, reinforce, adapt, or develop policies and procedures to maintain compliance with laws and rules.
• Experience handling confidential information and data integrity.

Responsibilities

• Prepares, prints, and distributes daily callouts for Mental Health classes and appointments.
• Adds, updates, and removes offender information across secure databases.
• Generates callouts and transmits required documentation for two Primary Mental Health Nurse Practitioners.
• Compiles, prepares, and formats Mental Health reports and attendance logs.
• Retrieves and provides Mental Health records upon authorized request.
• Serves as the primary timekeeper for the Mental Health Department, including timesheets and payroll-related docs.
• Processes, sorts, and distributes incoming/outgoing mail for Mental Health staff.
• Files and organizes departmental documentation in paper and electronic formats.
• Coordinates with security, classification, and clinical staff for scheduling and operations.
• Provides general administrative support including correspondence, data entry, scheduling, and supply management.

Skills

Accepting Direction

Following Policies and Procedures

Managing Resources

Job description

Louisiana Department of Public Safety & Corrections – Corrections Services in Cottonport, LA, seeks an Administrative Coordinator to support the Mental Health Department's daily operations.

The role requires attention to detail, ability to follow policies, and coordination with security and clinical staff to ensure smooth program delivery.

Three years of administrative experience, data handling, timekeeping, and records management are preferred for this meaningful role.