CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST

State of Hawai'i; Honolulu (HI); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Hawai'i Department of Health on the island of Hawai'i, Kauai, Maui seeks licensed clinical psychologists to provide psychotherapy, consultation, and program development within public health services.

The role emphasizes prevention, education, training, and research; licensure within two years is required. Applicants may have doctoral degrees in clinical psychology or related specialties with internship/postdoctoral experience; a current Hawaii license is strongly preferred.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in clinical psychology including an internship in clinical psychology, or equivalent.
• Doctoral degree in a specialty related to clinical psychology with internship or post‑doctoral internship.
• APA-approved doctoral program or regionally accredited degree meeting licensure requirements.
• Diplomate certificate in good standing by ABEP as described in Hawaii HRS 465.
• Within two years of appointment, obtain Hawaii State Board of Psychology licensure.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychotherapy and clinical psychology consultation.
• Engage in prevention, education, training and/or research.
• Offer professional consultation to program administrators and act as mental health consultant when needed.

Education

Doctoral degree in clinical psychology with internship

Doctoral degree in clinical psychology-related specialty with internship/post‑doctoral internship

APA-approved doctoral program with eligibility for National Register

Diplomate certificate in good standing (ABEP) per Hawaii HRS 465

Hawaii psychology license within two years of appointment

Job description

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.

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.

GENERAL EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:

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

A. 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.

B. 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.

C. 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.

D. Holds a diplomate certificate in good standing granted by the American Board of Examiners in Professional Psychology, as described in Chapter 465, HRS.

E. A valid license to practice psychology in the State of Hawaii, as described in Chapter 465, HRS.

2. 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.

3. 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.

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

Recruitment deadline is continuous.