Clinical Psychologist V, VI - Hawaii District Administration (West)

Overview

The Hawaii State Department of Education is hiring Clinical Psychologist VI positions to provide services to students at various schools within the Hawaii District as needed and assigned by the Hawaii District Administration Office. The position level is Clinical Psychologist VI; for recruiting difficulties, the level may be filled down to Clinical Psychologist V.

Salary

Clinical Psychologist V, SR-24: $6,043.00 - $7,351.00 per month

Clinical Psychologist VI, SR-26: $6,535.00 - $7,952.00 per month

All new external applicants will start at the initial step of the salary range. Placement above the initial step will be based on special characteristics, critical needs, exceptional qualifications, availability of funds, and other relevant factors. Prior approval is required. Hawaii State Department of Education employees will be placed on the salary range in accordance with Department regulations.

Duties

• Perform professional work concerned with the development and application of theories, principles, methods and techniques relating to the development, behavior, capacities, traits, interests and activities of individuals to measure, predict, prevent, modify or induce behavior, especially as these activities relate to individuals and/or groups with serious problems of personality, social and emotional adjustment or mental retardation.
• Perform professional work in clinical psychology at a level of professional maturity.
• Provide psycho‑diagnostic, psychotherapeutic, consultative services.
• Perform work in prevention, training and/or research.
• Some positions may include supervision over other multidisciplinary professional staff who perform program services in their respective areas of competence.
• Perform other duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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 year of professional work experience in the field of clinical psychology.
• 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 year of post‑doctoral clinical psychology experience under competent professional supervision.
• 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.
• Holds a diplomate certificate in good standing granted by the American Board of Examiners in Professional Psychology, as described in Chapter 465, HRS.
• A valid license to practice psychology in the State of Hawaii, as described in Chapter 465, HRS.
• For Level VI applicants, a minimum of one additional year of professional clinical psychology experience that involved psycho‑diagnostic and psychotherapeutic services to individuals with severe problems of personality, social, emotional adjustment or mental retardation. The additional year of experience must have been comparable to Level V in the State service.

License & Driver’s License Requirements

• Within two years from the date of appointment as a Clinical Psychologist V or higher, applicants must obtain a license issued by the Hawaii State Board of Psychology, as required by Chapter 465, HRS.
• Some positions require applicants to possess a current, valid Driver’s License.

Benefits Summary

• Holidays: up to 13 paid holidays each year; 14 holidays during an election year.
• Vacation: 21 days per year for employees of Bargaining Units 1, 2, 3, 4, 9, 10 and 13.
• Sick Leave: 21 days per year for employees of Bargaining Units 1, 2, 3, 4, 9, 10 and 13.
• Health Insurance: State pays a portion of premiums for eligible employees enrolled in the State‑sponsored Medical, Drug, Vision and Adult Dental Plans.
• Group Life Insurance: free policy for employees and retirees.
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Island Flex program for pre‑tax health and dependent care expenses.
• Retirement Plan: State contributions for eligible employees; retirement eligibility based on years of service and age.
• Tax Shelter Annuity and Deferred Compensation plans available to eligible employees.
• Workers’ Compensation and Social Security benefits provided by the State.
• Union & Collective Bargaining rights for eligible employees; union fees applicable unless job is excluded.

Equal Opportunity

The Hawaii State Department of Education does not discriminate in its educational policies, programs, and activities on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, and disability in accordance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and Americans with Disabilities Act of 1991. The Department does not discriminate in its employment policies, programs, and activities on the basis of sexual orientation, arrest and court record, National Guard participation, and the same listed categories in accordance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, Americans with Disabilities Act of 1991, Equal Pay Act of 1963, and Chapter 378, Part I, Hawaii Revised Statutes.