Psychiatrist

This position is for the State of Hawaii, Department of Human Services, Med-QUEST Division, located in the city of Kapolei, on the island of Oahu.

Salary: Commensurate with education and experience.  
    
If you have any questions regarding this non-civil service exempt position, please email Julia Jay, at jjay@dhs.hawaii.gov. 

The State Recruiting Office will refer all inquiries regarding this exempt position to the Department of Human Services, Human Resources Office, Recruitment and Examination Staff.

The primary purpose of this position is to improve healthcare delivery and outcomes by formulating behavioral health policy, identifying, developing and evaluating indicators of quality health care (e.g. utilization management and clinical practices for the managed care plans, etc.), participating in developing and implementing strategies to improve and realign payment and quality measures, and providing consultative behavioral health services as it relates to the medical assistance programs, including MCOs. This position will routinely interact on behavioral health issues and clinical practices and is responsible for communicating with and maintaining relationships with the MCOs.LEGAL AUTHORIZATION TO WORK REQUIREMENT: The State of Hawaii requires all persons seeking employment with the government of the State shall be citizens, nationals, or permanent resident aliens of the United States, or eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment in the United States.
 
EDUCATION:  Medical degree (M.D. or D.O.) from an accredited School of Medicine or Osteopathy in the United States, or an equivalent degree from a medical school outside of the United States.
 
EXPERIENCE:   At least three (3) years experience practicing medicine as a licensed and board-certified physician, practicing in the area of psychiatry. Experience in public health policy administration and/or managed care preferred.
 
KNOWLEDGE:  Knowledge of behavioral health/medical principles, techniques, procedures and best practices especially related to the seriously mentally ill population. Familiar with Medicaid program law and regulations in particular the health coverage and payment rules. 

Knowledge of the health industry, managed care organizations, utilization review organizations, or health care claims processing organizations developing and providing coverage or medical necessity policies and guides.
 
SKILLS/ABILITIES:  Ability to apply the required medical and related behavioral health knowledge to policy recommendations and decisions; interpret and explain best practice findings to stakeholders; provide behavioral health consultation to staff, providers, health plan medical directors; problem-solve and set goals and objectives; time and project management skills; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; prepare clear and concise reports and correspondence; establish and maintain effective working relations with others; able to deal with staff and the general public. Additionally should be computer literate, particularly at a level of competency and comfort with MS Office software, internet access, and the use of electronic mail.

This position is exempt from the civil service and considered temporary in nature. Therefore, if you are appointed to the position, your employment is  considered  "at will" which means you may be discharged from your employment at the prerogative of your department head or designee at any time.
   
HOW TO APPLY:
   
Email the following documents to:  jjay@dhs.hawaii.gov 

• Cover letter;
• PDF copy of your completed State of Hawaii Application for Non-civil Service Appointment HRD 278 (click here http://humanservices.hawaii.gov/application-for-non-civil-service-appointment/ for the application); and,
• A detailed resume, current resume may be included with (but not in lieu of) the completed HRD 278

The State Recruiting Office will refer you to the Department of Human Services, Human Resources Office, Recruitment and Examination Staff at (808) 586-4981 regarding this exempt position.