CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST

Clinical Psychologist Position

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

Education/General Experience Requirement: Applicants must possess the requirements specified in either A, B, C, D, or E below:

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.

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.

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.

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: 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.

Who May Apply: LEGAL AUTHORIZATION TO WORK REQUIREMENT: The State of Hawaii requires that 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.