Psychological Associate

State of Wisconsin; Union Grove (WI); On-site; USD 88,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan premiums

Flexible spending accounts

Employee assistance program

Job summary

The State of Wisconsin Department of Health Services invites applications for a Psychological Associate at SWC. You will provide psychological services including complex evaluations, assessments of mental health symptoms, behavioral assessments, and development and implementation of integrated treatment plans.

You will also provide mental health consultation to the Unit’s interdisciplinary team, other psychology staff and community providers, supporting coordinated care and program objectives.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Psychology from an accredited program.
• Experience working with individuals with intellectual disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychological services including complex evaluations, assessment of mental health symptoms, and behavioral assessments.
• Develop and implement integrated treatment plans.
• Provide mental health consultation to the Unit’s interdisciplinary team, other psychology staff and community providers.

Skills

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Data analysis

ABA/DBT/CBT experience

Diagnostic/therapeutic instruction

Education

Master’s degree in Psychology

Job description

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This position will be scheduled 7:45am - 4:30pm, Monday through Friday.

• Top rated health plan options starting at $47/month for single plans and $117/month for family plans, after 2 months of state service.


• Several flex spending accounts: medical, dependent care, commuter, parking and High Deductible Health Savings.


• 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 a Psychological Associate at SWC, you will provide psychological services which may include complex psychological evaluations, assessment of mental health symptoms, behavioral assessments, and integrated treatment plan development and implementation. In addition, this position provides mental health consultation to the Unit’s interdisciplinary team, other psychology department staff and community providers.

Salary Information

The starting pay is $44.54 per hour (approximately $92,600 per year), plus excellent benefits. A 12-month probationary period is required. An additional hourly add-on may also be available for the following:

• $6.00 per hour for arecognized Doctorate in Psychology or a related field such as Behavioral Disabilities


• $3.00 per hour for a total of $9 in add-ons for an Interim Psychologist Licensure$


• 5.00 per hour for a total of $11 in add-ons for a Permanent Psychologist Licensure

Pay for current or former state employees will be set based on the rules that apply to compensation for the applicable transaction. This position is in pay schedule and range 12/63.

All applicants who may be appointed 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 SWC or medical personnel approved by the facility prior to their start date.

This position has physical requirements which may include but are not limited to lifting and carrying up to 55 lbs, bending, kneeling, crawling, twisting, and balancing. Applicants may need to pass a physical evaluation to assess these requirements.

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

Minimum qualifications include all of the following:

• A Master’s degree in Psychology (Clinical Psychology, Behavior Psychology, Forensic Psychology, etc.) or related mental health field (Applied Behavior Analysis, Mental Health Counseling, Clinical Social Work, etc.) from an accredited program. Note: a copy of your transcripts will be required prior to appointment to this position.


• Training or experience working with individuals with intellectual disabilities.

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

• Experience working within an interdisciplinary team.


• Experience working with individuals dually diagnosed with intellectual disabilitiesand mental health or maladaptive behavior disorder.


• Experience completing behavioral or mental health assessments.


• Experience collecting and analyzing data for clinical interpretations.


• Experience using Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and other therapeutic models.


• Experience instructing others in diagnostic, therapeutic, and counselingtechniques.

DHS is an Equal Opportunity and ... Veterans are encouraged to apply. For complete information on Veterans' hiring programs with the WI Department of Veterans Affairs.

Deadline to Apply

The deadline to apply is September 15 th at 11:59pm. 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.