Description

This posting is being used to fill Clinical Psychologist VI positions that provide services to students at various schools within the Hawaii District as needed and assigned by the Hawaii District Administration Office. The authorized level of the positions are Clinical Psychologist VI. Applications are being accepted down to the Clinical Psychologist V in the event of recruiting difficulties.

Salary Range: All new external applicants will be placed on the initial step of the salary range. However, placement above the initial step of the salary range will be based on special characteristics and critical needs of the position, an applicant's exceptional qualifications, the availability of funds, and other relevant factors. Such appointments require prior approval. Hawaii State Department of Education employees will be placed on the salary range in accordance with Department regulations.

Clinical Psychologist V, SR-24: $5,713.00 - $6,949.00 per month

Clinical Psychologist VI, SR-26: $6,177.00 - $7,517.00 per month

Examples of 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 in order 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.

* Performs professional work in clinical psychology at a level of professional maturity.

* Provides psycho diagnostic, psychotherapeutic, consultative services.

* Performs work in prevention, training and/or research.

* Some positions may include supervision over other multidisciplinary professional staff which perform program services in their respective areas of competence.

* Performs other duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

General Requirements: Applicants must possess the requirements specified in A, B, C, D or E below:

A. 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.

B. 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 profession supervision.

C. 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.

D. Holds a diplomate certificate in good standing granted by the American Board of Examiners in Professional Psychology, as described in Chapter 465, HRS.

E. A valid license to practice psychology in the State of Hawaii, as described in Chapter 465, HRS.

For the Level VI, applicants must also possess a minimum of one additional year of professional clinical psychology experience which involved psycho diagnostic and psychotherapeutic services to individuals with severe problems of personality, social, emotional adjustment or mental retardation. The year of the additional experience requirement must have been comparable to Level V in the State service.

Quality of Experience: Possession of the required number of years of experience will not in itself be accepted as proof of qualification for a position. The applicant's overall experience must have been of such scope and level of responsibility as to conclusively demonstrate that the applicant has the ability to perform the duties of the position for which the applicant is being considered.

Licensed Required: Within two years from the date of appointment as a Clinical Psychologist V or higher, applicant(s) hired must meet the requirements for licensing and obtain a license issued by the Hawaii State Board of Psychology, as required by Chapter 465, HRS.

Driver's License Requirement: Some positions require applicants to possess a current, valid Driver's License.

Supplemental Information

Salary: The advertised salary is based on full-time employment and includes shortage and school year differentials, if applicable.

Requirements: Applicants must meet all the requirements for the position they are seeking as of the date of the application, unless otherwise specified. Unless specifically indicated, the required education and experience may not be gained concurrently. Calculation of experience is based on full-time, 40-hour workweeks. Part-time experience is pro-rated. Example: Twelve months of experience at 20 hours/week is equivalent to six months of experience, not one year. Also, hours worked in excess of 40 hours/week will not be credited. Example: Twelve months of experience at 60 hours/week is equivalent to one year of experience, not one and a half years.

Temporary Assignment: Claims of Temporary Assignment (TA) experience to meet the minimum qualification requirements must be verified and attached to the application using one of the options below:

* A copy of the applicant's TA History Report or equivalent system-generated report;

* A signed letter from the applicant's supervisor that includes the applicant's name, his/her TA job title, the TA start and end dates (from mm/yy to mm/yy), his/her specific TA duties performed, and either the TA hours worked per week or total TA hours worked; or,

* Copies of the applicant's signed SF-10 Forms.

Documents: Attach all relevant supporting documents to your application. Documents that were attached to applications submitted before November 16, 2023 do not automatically attach or transfer to applications submitted on and after December 16, 2023. All submitted documents become the property of the Hawaii State Department of Education.

Information about Temporary Positions: Temporary positions may be extended year to year, dependent upon funding and departmental needs. Making yourself available for temporary positions increases your employment possibilities and may lead to permanent opportunities. A person hired for a temporary position may also become a temporary employee upon satisfactory completion of the initial probation period of at least six months. Once a temporary employee, you would be eligible to apply for promotion and transfer opportunities to permanent as well as other temporary positions. You may also enjoy other rights and benefits as afforded to an employee in a permanent position, with the exception of return rights and placement rights associated with a reduction-in-force.

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, and National Guard participation, as well as on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, and disability, 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.

12-month civil service and SSP employees enjoy a range of competitive benefits:

* Holidays: You may be eligible for 13 paid holidays each year; 14 holidays during an election year.

* Vacation: Employees of Bargaining Units 1, 2, 3, 4, 9, 10 and 13 earn 21 days per year.

* Sick Leave: Employees of Bargaining Units 1, 2, 3, 4, 9, 10 and 13 earn 21 days per year. Accumulated (unused) credits may be used toward computing retirement benefits.

* Health Insurance: If eligible, the State pays a part of the premiums for each employee's enrollment in a State sponsored Medical, Drug, Vision, and Adult Dental Plan.

* Group Life Insurance: The State provides a free life insurance policy for employees and retirees.

* Premium Conversion Plan: Participating employees may increase their take-home pay by having the State deduct the cost of health care premiums before payroll taxes are withheld.

* Flexible Spending Accounts: Eligible employees can reduce their federal and state income taxes and social security taxes through a tax-savings benefit program called Island Flex. This program allows employees to set aside money from their paychecks to pay for out-of-pocket health care expenses and eligible dependent care expenses on a BEFORE-TAX basis.

* Retirement Plan: The State contributes to a retirement plan for eligible employees. Generally, employees with at least 10 years of credited service and who have reached 62 years of age or have 30 years of credited service and are 55 years old may retire and receive benefits.

* Tax Shelter Annuity (TSA): If eligible, Department employees are able to participate in a tax shelter annuity program. The TSA plan allows eligible employees to contribute pre-tax dollars to an employee-selected investment service provider authorized to provide TSA products.

* Deferred Compensation: The State offers employees a tax deferred (sheltered) retirement investment program. This program is an opportunity to build a retirement nest egg through voluntary payroll deductions. Several investment options are available.

* Temporary Disability Insurance: Qualified employees may be eligible to receive benefits for a disability caused by a non-work related injury or illness under this program.

* Social Security: As an employer, the State also contributes to an employee's social security account.

* Workers' Compensation: If an employee is injured while on the job, benefits covering medical expenses and partial wage support may be available through workers' compensation.

* Union & Collective Bargaining: Employees have the right to join the union for collective bargaining with the State and employee representation. Some employee unions provide discounts, insurance and other opportunities. Employees may also decide not to join a union, however, employees are required to pay union service fees unless the employee's job is excluded from collective bargaining.

The above is intended as a general summary of the benefits offered and is subject to change. This does not constitute a contract or binding agreement. Benefits vary by type of employment appointment and collective bargaining agreements.

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JOB PREFERENCES: What types of positions are you interested in? Please select as many preferences for which you are available. Depending on needs, you may still be referred to position types that do not match your chosen preferences.

* Permanent, Full Time

* Permanent, Part Time

* Temporary, Full Time

* Temporary, Part Time

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DRIVER'S LICENSE: Some positions require a current, valid Driver's License. Please indicate whether you are interested in being considered for positions with this requirement.

Note: If you would like to be considered for these positions, you must provide a clear copy of your valid Driver's License.

* Yes

* No

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EDUCATION REQUIREMENT:

Do you meet at least one of the requirements, (A), (B), (C), (D) or (E), as specified in the Minimum Qualification Requirements for these positions?

If "Yes", please identify which option that you meet, and provide a brief explanation in the space provided.

If "No", please type "None".

NOTE: For verification purposes, you must submit a copy of all relevant documents (e.g., official university transcripts from each institution, valid diplomate certificate, and valid Hawaii psychologist license) to receive credit. Unofficial transcripts or transcripts downloaded from the internet will not be accepted.

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EDUCATION REQUIREMENT (CLINICAL INTERNSHIP):

Have you successfully completed: (a) an internship in clinical psychology, (b) a post-doctoral clinical internship, or (c) at least one (1) year of post-doctoral clinical psychology experience under competent professional supervision?

If "Yes", please provide a detailed description of this experience in the space provided.

If "No", please type "None".

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EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:

Do you have at least one (1) year of professional post-doctoral clinical psychology experience which involved psycho diagnostic and psychotherapeutic services to individuals with severe problems of personality, social, emotional adjustment or mental retardation comparable to the V level in State service that you would like considered?

* Yes

* No

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PROFESSIONAL CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY EXPERIENCE:

If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, list all professional work experiences you would like considered. For EACH employer/position, include the following information:

(a) the name of the employer, the starting and ending dates (month and year), the number of hours worked per week, your official position title, and your supervisor's name and official job title;

(b) identify whether the employer was a government facility or university, hospital or clinic, school, proprietary or non-profit organization, self employment, or other (explain);

(c) describe the primary function of your position and provide a detailed description of your major duties & responsibilities, and the average number of hours per week spent solely on performing the specific duties; and,

(d) provide a detailed description of your psycho diagnostic and psychotherapeutic experiences as described above.

Note: Use specific language that clearly describes the extent of your involvement and experience. Address each employer/position separately. Do not copy/paste or give reference to your resume as a response to this question.

If you answered "No" to the question above, type "None" in the space provided.

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PROFESSIONAL LICENSE:

Current possession of a professional license to practice Psychology is not a requirement for this recruitment. However, Hawaii Revised Statutes (HRS) Chapter 465, pertaining to Clinical Psychologists and State government employment, requires that applicants must meet all license requirements and obtain a license to practice issued by the Hawaii State Board of Psychology, within two years from the date of appointment. The two year period shall be counted from the first date of the employee's appointment, whether temporary hire, probationary or other. Failure to obtain the license within the two years shall result in the employee's termination from State service.

I acknowledge that I have read and understand the above professional licensure requirement as it applies to State employment.

* Yes

* No

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TRANSCRIPTS, CERTIFICATIONS, AND OTHER VERIFYING DOCUMENTS: Official or copies of official transcripts, certifications (front and back), and other verifying documents must be received in our office within ten (10) calendar days from the date of your application. If these documents are NOT received by the deadline, your application may be rejected.

* I understand, and will submit the required documents to CSSP Recruitment within ten (10) calendar days.

* I understand, but I will not submit the required information. I understand that my application may be rejected.

* I have previously submitted my verifying documents for another recruitment.

Required Question

Agency Hawaii State Department of Education

Address P.O. Box 2360

Honolulu, Hawaii, 96804

Website https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org