Psychiatrist Supervisor

State of Wisconsin; Illinois; On-site; USD 242,000 - 404,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation & holidays

Health plan

Pension with 7.2% match

Well Wisconsin Wellness Program

Employee assistance program

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Job summary

State of Wisconsin's Winnebago Mental Health Institute is seeking a Psychiatrist Supervisor to lead medical staff, residents, and students while delivering direct patient care and overseeing treatment teams. The role supports examinations, medications, and family consultations in a demanding hospital setting.

The position follows a Monday–Friday 8:00 am–4:00 pm schedule with occasional on-call duties and starts in March 2027, offering strong state benefits, pension, and loan‑forgiveness programs.

Qualifications

• License to practice medicine in Wisconsin or eligible to obtain WI license before appointment.
• Board Certified in Psychiatry and in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry per ABPN/AACAP requirements.

Responsibilities

• Supervise medical staff, residents, and medical students.
• Provide direct patient care and perform psychiatric exams.
• Prescribe medications and treatments.
• Consult with patients and families.
• Participate in in-service meetings, staffing, and case conferences.
• Provide consultation to community agencies.
• Involve in training residents and students.
• Coordinate with civil unit clinical treatment teams and unit managers.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Leadership

Team coordination

Education

Medical license in Wisconsin (or eligible)

Board Certified in Psychiatry

Board Certified in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

Tools

Cerner EHR

Job description

Introduction

Winnebago Mental Health Institute (WMHI) is recruiting for a Psychiatrist Supervisor. This position will typically work from Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm with occasional on-call responsibilities as needed. WMHI is a part of the Department of Health Services (DHS), Division of Care and Treatment Services (DCTS) and is a psychiatric hospital providing quality mental health services to children, adolescents, and adults.

The start date for this position will be in March 2027.

As an employee of the State of Wisconsin, you'll also have access to an amazing benefits package, including:

• 3.5 weeks of vacation, 9 paid holidays and ample sick time; limitations may apply for leave time usage in the first six months.
• Top rated health plan options starting at $47/month for single plans and $117/month for family plans, after 2 months of state service.
• Exceptional pension plan with a 7.2% employer match in 2026 with lifetime retirement payment. Plus, a tax advantaged supplemental retirement savings plan which allows you to save money directly from your paycheck for retirement. Use this Total Rewards Calculator to see the total value of our competitive benefits package!
• Well Wisconsin Wellness Program
• A free and confidential employee assistance program that offers employees and their immediate family dependents a variety of tools, resources, and professional consultation services to support their health, goals, and overall well-being
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program employer.

Position Summary

As The Psychiatrist Supervisor, You Would Be Responsible For

• Supervising medical staff, residents, and medical students rotating through the Institute’s civil units.
• Providing direct service activities to patients.
• Performing psychiatric exams.
• Prescribing medications and treatments.
• Consulting with patients and families.
• Participating in and/or conducting in service meetings, staffing, and case conferences.
• Providing consultation to community agencies.
• Participating in training of resident, medical students, and unit staff.
• Working with each of the specialized civil unit’s clinical treatment teams to oversee the clinical treatment services in conjunction with the unit managers.

Salary Information

The starting pay is up to $194.11* per hour (approximately $403,700 per year), depending on qualifications, plus excellent benefits.

• *Starting pay includes maximum add-ons:
  • $11.00 to $23.00 per hour for Board Certification
  • $8.00 per hour for the supervisory nature of this position.
• A 12-month probationary period is required.

Pay for current or former state employees will be set based on the rules that apply to compensation for the applicable transaction. The pay schedule and range for this position is 50/52.

Job Details

All applicants who may be appointed to this position will be required to allow DHS to conduct a background check to determine whether the circumstances of any conviction may be related to the job being filled.

All appointees will be required to receive a TB test, which will be administered by the facility or medical personnel directed by the facility prior to their start date.

DHS does not sponsor work visas for this position, thus, in compliance with federal law, selected candidates will be required to verify eligibility to work in the United States by completing the required I-9 form upon hire. DHS is not an E-Verify employer nor a STEM-OPT eligible employer.

Qualifications

Minimally qualified applicants will have both of the following:

• License or eligible to be licensed to practice medicine in the State of Wisconsin. Eligible means licensed to practice medicine in another state and able to obtain a WI license. Must obtain license prior to the appointment.
• Board Certified in Psychiatry as defined by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, Inc. (ABPN) and Board Certified in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry as defined by the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP).

Well-qualified applicants will also have one or more of the following:

• Experience working with electronic health records program, such as Cerner.
• Experience leading a treatment team and supervising the work of Social Workers, Nurses, Recreational/Occupational Therapists, or Psychologists.
• Experience working with patients committed under Chapter 51 (civil commitments).
• Experience supervising medical students and residents.

Equal Opportunity Statement

DHS is an Equal Opportunity and affirmative action employer. Veterans are encouraged to apply. For complete information on Veterans’ hiring programs with the WI Department of Veteran’s Affairs, click here.

You will be required to attach your current resume in a Word or PDF compatible format and answer one or more questions.

Deadline to Apply

The deadline to apply is 8/25/2026 by 11:59 pm. Applicants are strongly encouraged to allow ample time to finalize their applications keeping in mind that technical assistance is only available Monday through Friday 7:45 am – 4:30 pm. Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted.