Psychological Associate

State of Wisconsin; Union Grove (IL); On-site; USD 51,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation time & holidays

Health plan

Pension plan with employer match

Flexible spending accounts

Well Wisconsin Wellness

Employee assistance program

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Job summary

The Southern Wisconsin Center (SWC), part of the Department of Health Services, is recruiting a Psychological Associate to deliver psychological services, perform complex evaluations, and support an interdisciplinary team in Union Grove, WI. The role includes evaluation, treatment planning, and consultation within the facility.

Starting pay is $44.54 per hour, with potential add-ons for licensure and interim/permanent credentials, and a strong state benefits package.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Psychology from an accredited program (Clinical/Behavioral/Forensic).
• Experience working with individuals with intellectual disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychological services including complex evaluations and assessments.
• Develop and implement integrated treatment plans.
• Provide mental health consultation to the unit’s interdisciplinary team and community providers.

Skills

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Data collection & analysis

Behavioral assessment

Clinical consultation

Education

Master’s degree in Psychology

Job description

Introduction

The Department of Health Services (DHS), Southern Wisconsin Center (SWC) is recruiting for a Psychological Associate.

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

As an employee of the State of Wisconsin, you'll 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.
• Premium pension plan with a 7.25% employer match in 2027. 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!
• Several flex spending accounts: medical, dependent care, commuter, parking and High Deductible Health Savings.
• 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.

SWC is a state run, licensed and certified Intermediate Care Facility for Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (ICF/IDD). SWC provides a wide variety of programs and services designed to assist and prepare individuals to live successfully in the setting that best meets their needs. Located in southeastern Wisconsin in Union Grove, SWC brings together a rich history of providing exceptional services and state of the art treatment approaches for the new millennium. Union Grove is a growing community with small town charm and easy access to Milwaukee and Chicago. Our workers love what they do. But don’t take our word for it. Hear from our employees

Position Summary

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 a recognized Doctorate in Psychology or a related field such as Behavioral Disabilities
• $3.00 per hour for a total of $9.00 in add-ons for an Interim Psychologist Licensure
• $5.00 per hour for a total of $11.00 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.

Job Details

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 disabilities and mental health or maladaptive behavior disorder.
• Experience completing behavioral or mental health assessments.
• Experience collecting and analyzing data for clinical interpretations.
• Experience developing behavioral intervention treatment plans.
• 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 counseling techniques.

DHS is an Equal Opportunity and Aff…

Veterans are encouraged to apply.

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The deadline to apply is October 29th 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.