Psychiatrist Supervisor

State of Wisconsin; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 309,000 - 378,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan options

Pension plan with employer match

Tax-advantaged retirement savings

Employee assistance program

Job summary

The State of Wisconsin, Department of Health Services, seeks a Psychiatrist Supervisor to oversee civil unit care, supervise staff and residents, and provide direct psychiatric services. The role includes prescribing medications, conducting exams, and coordinating training with medical students and residents.

Requirements include Wisconsin medical licensure (or eligibility), and Board Certification in Psychiatry and in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed to practice medicine in Wisconsin or eligible to obtain WI license.
• Board Certified in Psychiatry and Board Certified in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry as defined by ABPN/AACAP.
• Experience with electronic health records systems (Cerner) is preferred.
• Experience supervising medical staff, residents, and students.

Responsibilities

• Supervise medical staff, residents, and medical students rotating through the Institute’s civil units.
• Provide direct service activities to patients.
• Perform psychiatric exams.
• Prescribe medications and treatments.
• Consult with patients and families.
• Participate in and/or conduct in-service meetings, staffing, and case conferences.
• Provide consultation to community agencies.
• Participate in training of residents, medical students, and unit staff.
• Oversee clinical treatment teams in conjunction with unit managers.

Skills

Medical license

Board certified: Psychiatry

Board certified: Child & Adolescent”，?

Education

MD or DO licensed to practice in WI

Tools

Cerner EHR

Job description

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

• 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.Usethis Total Rewards Calculator to see the total value of our competitive benefits package!
• 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

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.
• Workingwith 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. T he pay schedule and range for this position is 50/52.

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 bythe facilityprior 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.

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