CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST - CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES - STATEWIDE (OHHI)

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

Job summary

The Department of Human Resources Development is recruiting clinical psychologists for multiple correctional facilities in Hawaii, including Halawa, OCCC, WCCC on Oahu and Kauai Community Correctional Center. Positions entail psychotherapy, consultation, and roles as mental health consultants, with licensure required within two years and federal PREA considerations.

Applicants must hold a doctoral degree in clinical psychology (APA-approved or regionally accredited) with internship or equivalent

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in clinical psychology with internship or equivalent post-doctoral experience.
• Internship in clinical psychology or substituted post-doctoral experience accepted.
• Doctoral degree from APA-approved program or regionally accredited institution meeting experiential requirements for National Register of Health Service Providers in Psychology.
• Diplomate certificate from ABEP in good standing.
• Valid Hawaii psychology license required within two years of appointment.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional services in clinical psychology, including psychotherapy and consultation.
• Engage in prevention, education, training and/or research as part of program responsibilities.
• Serve as a mental health consultant to program administrators or apply expert guidance to program projects as assigned.

Education

Doctoral degree in clinical psychology

Internship in clinical psychology

APA-approved program or regional accreditation

Diplomate certificate in good standing (ABEP)

Hawaii license to practice psychology

Job description

Recruitment Number OHHI-25020

This recruitment is being conducted under the Operation Hire Hawaii (OH-HI) project, a targeted outreach initiative featuring an expedited hiring process, fast-tracking qualified applicants into job opportunities throughout Hawai’a.

Applications received for this recruitment will be reviewed for Legal Authorization to work in the US. All applicants who pass the Legal Authorization review will be referred to the hiring department for consideration and an initial review of the application.

Applicants who meet the initial review requirements at the departmental level may be contacted by the hiring program for an interview. All applicants interviewed by the hiring program will be notified of their selection or non-selection by the department.

The application referral and potential interview conducted at the departmental level does not imply that applicants have met all Minimum Qualification Requirements. A thorough review of all applications received will be conducted by the Department of Human Resources Development and all applicants will be notified of the final disposition.

The immediate vacancies are located in the following Correctional Facilities:

• Island of Oahu
  • Halawa Correctional Facility (HCF)
  • Oahu Community Correctional Center (OCCC)
  • Women's Community Correctional Center (WCCC)
• Island of Kauai
  • Kauai Community Correctional Center (KCCC)

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

Note: Hiring rates will be based on availability of funds, the applicant's qualifications, and other relevant factors.

A continuous recruitment may be closed at any time. The notice of the last day to file applications will be posted on the State of Hawaii's Civil Service Job Opportunities Listing page of our website.

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.

To qualify, you must meet all of the following requirements:

Legal Authorization to Work:

The State of Hawaii requires 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.

Education/General Requirement:

• 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.

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:

• A. 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 with a current Hawaii license to practice Psychology must attach a copy of their license to their online application.

Other Requirements:

Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) Requirement: As required by the Prison Rape Elimination Act of 2003 (PREA), Federal law states that "...an agency shall not hire or promote anyone who may have contact with inmates and who:

• (1) Has engaged in sexual abuse in a prison, jail or lockup, community confinement facility, juvenile facility, or other institution.
• (2) Has been convicted of engaging or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, overt or implied threats of force, or coercion or if the victim did not consent or was unable to consent or refuse.
• (3) Has been civilly or administratively adjudicated to have engaged in the activity described in #2 above.
• (4) Has been the subject of substantiated allegations of sexual abuse or sexual harassment or resigned during a pending investigation of alleged sexual abuse or sexual harassment.

The information provided above represents a summary of the complete Minimum Qualification Requirements.

The State of Hawai’i complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodations in completing an application, any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the selection process, please call 808-587-1111 for assistance.

PUBLIC SERVICE LOAN FORGIVENESS (PSLF) PROGRAM

The PSLF Program is a federal program that is intended to encourage individuals to work in public service by forgiving the balance of their federal student loans. To qualify, the individual must have made 120 qualifying payments while employed by a qualifying employer.

ELECTRONIC NOTIFICATION TO APPLICANTS

The Department of Human Resources Development (HRD) will use electronic mail (email) to notify applicants of important information relating to the status and processing of their applications as part of our ongoing efforts to increase operational efficiency, promote the conservation of green resources, and minimize delays and costs.

Please ensure that the email address and contact information you provide is current, secure, and readily accessible to you. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails or fail to check your email-box in a timely manner. In addition, please be aware that you may no longer receive notification about applications submitted if you choose to disable the Job Application Emails feature in your Account Settings.

TESTING INFORMATION

The examination for this recruitment will be conducted on an unassembled basis where the examination score is based on an evaluation and rating of your education and experience. It is therefore important that your employment application provide a clear and detailed description of the duties and responsibilities of each position you held.

In-person interviews and/or further testing in Hawaii may be required at the discretion of the hiring agency. If in-person interviews and/or further testing is a requirement, applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirements and are referred to the vacancy must be available to participate in person and at their own expense in this required phase of the selection process.

Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible. In addition to employment availability and score, the referral of qualified applicants may be based upon other factors including date of receipt of application.