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County(ies):	Dane, Winnebago
Classification Title: / JAC:   Job Working Title:	PSYCHOLOGIST-LICENSED 04-01380     Psychologist
Type of Employment:	Full Time (40 hrs/week) Part Time (less than 40 hrs/week)
Salary:	Starting annual salary is $56,647. Employees with a recognized doctoral degree in Psychology or an agency-approved related field shall receive a salary add-on equal to 13% of the minimum of the pay range. An additional amount of up to 5% of the minimum of the pay range may be added at the sole discretion of the Employer. A 6-month probationary period is required. This position is in pay schedule/range 12-11 and is represented by the Professional Social Services bargaining unit of the WSEU.
Special Qualifications:	Qualified applicants must be licensed as a psychologist by the Wisconsin Psychology Licensing Board. For specific information on licensing, contact the Department of Regulation and Licensing at (608) 262-2112 or http://drl.wi.gov/index.htm.
Contact:	Chris Cione, Human Resources Specialist, 608-266-1555, chris.cione@dhs.wisconsin.gov
Bargaining Unit:	Social Services
Area of Competition:	Open
Deadline to Apply:	Open
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The Department of Health Services (DHS), Divsion of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (DMHSAS), is continuously accepting applications for these positions. NOTE: Vacancies may or may not be available at the time of your application. The positions are located at Central Wisconsin Center for the Developmentally Disabled (CWC) Madison, Mendota Mental Health Institute (MMHI) Madison, Winnebago Mental Health Institute (WMHI) Winnebago, and Wisconsin Resource Center (WRC) Winnebago.

Special Notes:   

Due to the nature of the position, all applicants who may be appointed to this position will be required to allow the Department of Health Services to conduct a background check (including electronic fingerprinting for CWC applicants) to determine whether the circumstances of any conviction may be related to the job being filled.

Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:   

Knowledge of the ethical guidelines described by the American Psychological Association, Chapter 51, 971, and 980 of the Wisconsin State Statutes; JACHO Standards for Accreditation and Titles 18 and 19 regulations as they apply to the practice of psychology; various psychotherapeutic interventions with individuals, groups, families, and couples, including behavior therapy; ability to administer and interpret tests of cognitive ability and personality functioning typically used with adult psychiatric patients; basic research methodology and ability to write a research report and/or provide supervision and technical support to others engaged in research activities; statutory definitions of mental illness and ability to provide expert testimony in court settings or in preparing reports for the court; adult learning principles and ability to plan and implement training activities in area of behavioral treatment interventions.

How To Apply:   

Apply with an Application for State Employment form (OSER-DMRS-38), a current resume and a copy of your Wisconsin psychologist license. These materials are considered the examination for this position and will be used to determine your eligibility for this vacancy.