CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST

State of Hawaiʻi; Hawaii; On-site; USD 75,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Hawaiʻi, Department of Health, is seeking clinical psychologists to perform psychotherapy, provide professional consultation, and contribute to prevention and education efforts on the Island of HAWAII, KAUAI, MAUI. The role involves guiding program administrators and conducting related research in a civil service context.

Positions require doctoral-level training in psychology, APA accreditation or NRHP eligibility, and licensure within Hawaii within two years.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in clinical psychology from an accredited college.
• Internship in clinical psychology or 1 year of professional experience in the field.
• APA-accredited program or regionally accredited equivalent and NRHP eligibility.
• Hawaii license to practice psychology within 2 years of appointment.
• Post-doctoral experience may be required for some positions.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychotherapy and professional consultation.
• Engage in prevention, education, training and/or research activities.
• Serve as a mental health consultant to program administrators.
• Advise on solutions and evaluation of projects, programs, and plans.

Education

Doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology

Internship in Clinical Psychology

APA-accredited program or NRHP eligibility

Licensure in Hawaii within 2 years

Post-doctoral experience in psychology (if applicable)

Job description

Recruitment Information

This posting is for the State of Hawaii, Department of Health. The position is located on the Island of HAWAII, KAUAI, MAUI.

Salary: $6,729 - $16,100 per month (LHA1 - Minimum to Maximum).

The State recruiting Office will refer all inquiries regarding this civil service recruitment to the Department of Health.

Duties Summary

These positions perform professional services in the field of clinical psychology, such as psychotherapy and consultation; and also perform work in prevention, education, training and/or research. Some positions, as a primary function, provide professional consultation, rendering authoritative advice as a recognized expert (A recognized expert typically has achieved recognition through grants, publications, etc., for demonstrated productivity) on the solution of problems, or on the feasibility and evaluation of projects, programs and plans in order to guide and facilitate the professional work performed by clinical psychologists; or serve as a mental health consultant to program administrators; and perform other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

GENERAL EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT: 1. Education/General Experience Requirement: Applicants must possess the requirements specified in either A, B, C, D, or E below:

• Successful completion of all requirements for a doctoral degree from an accredited college in clinical psychology which included an internship in clinical psychology. In lieu of the internship requirement, applicants may substitute one (1) year of professional work experience in the field of clinical psychology.
• Successful completion of all requirements for a doctoral degree from an accredited college in a specialty related to clinical psychology. The doctoral program must have included an internship in clinical psychology or must have been supplemented by a post-doctoral clinical internship. In lieu of the clinical internship requirement, applicants may substitute one (1) year of post-doctoral clinical psychology experience under competent professional supervision.
• Holds a doctoral degree from a training program approved by the American Psychological Association (APA), OR holds a doctoral degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher education AND also meets the experiential requirements for inclusion in the National Register of Health Service Providers in Psychology, as described in Chapter 465, HRS.
• Holds a diplomate certificate in good standing granted by the American Board of Examiners in Professional Psychology, as described in Chapter 465, HRS.
• A valid license to practice psychology in the State of Hawaii, as described in Chapter 465, HRS.
• Experience: For some positions, applicants must possess professional post-doctoral work experience as a clinical psychologist. In addition, some positions may require experience in a specialized field of clinical psychology.
• License: Within two (2) years from the date of appointment, applicant(s) hired must meet the requirements for licensure and obtain a license issued by the Hawaii State Board of Psychology, as required by Chapter 465, HRS. Applicants who possess a current Hawaii license to practice Psychology must attach a copy of your license to your online application.

Specialized Experience Requirement

Driver's License: Some positions require possession of a valid driver's license at the time of appointment. The immediate vacancies have this requirement.

Substitution Allowed

• N/A

Who May Apply

LEGAL AUTHORIZATION TO WORK REQUIREMENT: The State of Hawaii requires that all persons seeking employment with the government of the State shall be citizens, nationals, or permanent resident aliens of the United States, or eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment in the United States.

Other Information

Complete Application Packet at: https://health.hawaii.gov/employment/job-opportunities/

Recruitment deadline is continuous.