Recruitment Information

Recruitment Number 24-0177
The immediate vacancies are located in the following geographical areas:

• Island of Oahu
  • Hawaii State Hospital - Kaneohe
  • Downtown
  • Manoa to Kahala
  • Halawa to Kalihi*
• Island of Maui
  • Wailuku/Kahului
• Island of Kauai
  • Lihue

Salary: $6,178 to $14,783 per month (LHA1 - Minimum to Maximum)

Duties Summary

These positions perform professional services in the field of clinical psychology, such as psychotherapy and consultation; and also perform work in prevention, education, training and/or research. Some positions, as a primary function, provide professional consultation, rendering authoritative advice as a recognized expert (A recognized expert typically has achieved recognition through grants, publications, etc., for demonstrated productivity) on the solution of problems, or on the feasibility and evaluation of projects, programs and plans in order to guide and facilitate the professional work performed by clinical psychologists; or serve as a mental health consultant to program administrators; and perform other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

To qualify, you must meet all of the following requirements:
Legal Authorization to Work:
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 / General Requirement: Applicants must possess the requirements specified in either 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 (1) 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 (1) year of post-doctoral clinical psychology experience under competent professional 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.
Experience: For some positions, applicants must possess professional post-doctoral work experience as a clinical psychologist. In addition, some positions may require experience in a specialized field of clinical psychology.
License:
A. Within two (2) years from the date of appointment, applicant(s) hired must meet the requirements for licensure and obtain a license issued by the Hawaii State Board of Psychology, as required by Chapter 465, HRS.
Applicants who possess a current Hawaii license to practice Psychology must attach a copy of your license to your online application.
Driver's License:Some positions require possession of a valid driver's license at the time of appointment. The immediate vacancies have this requirement.
The information provided above represents a summary of the complete Minimum Qualification Requirements.

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Other Information

The State of Hawai'i complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodations in completing an application, any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the selection process, please call 808-587-0936 for assistance.
PUBLIC SERVICE LOAN FORGIVENESS (PSLF) PROGRAM
The PSLF Program is a federal program that is intended to encourage individuals to work in public service by forgiving the balance of their federal student loans. To qualify, the individual must have made 120 qualifying payments while employed by a qualifying employer. For more information, please click: https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/repay-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service
ELECTRONIC NOTIFICATION TO APPLICANTS
The Department of Human Resources Development (HRD) will use electronic mail (email) to notify applicants of important information relating to the status and processing of their applications as part of our ongoing efforts to increase operational efficiency, promote the conservation of green resources, and minimize delays and costs.
Please ensure that the email address and contact information you provide is current, secure, and readily accessible to you. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails or fail to check your email-box in a timely manner. In addition, please be aware that you may no longer receive notification about applications submitted if you choose to disable the Job Application Emails feature in your Account Settings.
TESTING INFORMATION
The examination for this recruitment will be conducted on an unassembled basis where the examination score is based on an evaluation and rating of your education and experience. It is therefore important that your employment application provide a clear and detailed description of the duties and responsibilities of each position you held.
In-person interviews and/or further testing in Hawaii may be required at the discretion of the hiring agency. If in-person interviews and/or further testing is a requirement, applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirements and are referred to the vacancy must be available to participate in person and at their own expense in this required phase of the selection process.
Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible. In addition to employment availability and score, the referral of qualified applicants may be based upon other factors including date of receipt of application.