Adult Mental Health Division

MQs: EDUCATION: Applicants must possess the requirements specified in either A, B, C, D, or E below:
A. Successful completion of all reqs for a doctoral degree from an accredited college in CP which included an internship in CP. In lieu of the internship req, applicants may substitute one year of prof. work exp. in the field of CP.

B. Successful completion of all reqs for a doctoral degree form an accredited college in a specialty related to CP. The doctoral prog. must have included an internship in CP or must have been supplemented by a post-doctoral clinical internship. In lieu of the clinical internship req, applicants may substitute 1 yr of post-doctoral CP exp. under competent prof. supvn.

C. Holds a doctoral degree from a trng prog. approved by the American Psychological Association (APA), or holds a doctoral degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher edu. & also meets the experiential reqs for inclusion in the Nat’l Register of Health Svc Providers in Psychology, as described in Chap. 465, HRS.

D. Holds a diplomate cert in good standing granted by the American Board of Examiners in Prof Psychology, as described in Chap. 465, HRS.

E. A valid license to practice psychology in the State of Hawaii, as described in Chap. 465, HRS. EXPERIENCE: For some psns, applicants must possess prof. post-doctoral work exp. as a CP.

In addition, some psns may require exp. in a specialized field of CP. LICENSE: Within 2 yrs from date of appt, applicant(s) hired must meet the reqs for licensure & obtain a license issued by the Hawaii State Board of Psychology, as required by Chap. 465, HRS. Applicants who possess a current Hawaii license to practice Psychology must submit a copy of their license. A valid driver’s license is reqd for some psns. For those psns requiring a driver’s license, you must possess a valid driver’s license at the time of appt. PRISON RAPE ELIMINATION ACT (PREA) Requirement: As reqd by the Prison Rate Elimination Act of 2003 (PREA), Federal law states that “…an agency shall not hire or promote anyone who may have contact w/inmates & who: 1. Has engaged in sexual abuse in a prison, jail, lockup, community confinement facility, juvenile facility or other institution; 2. Has been convicted of engaging or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, overt or implied threats of force, or coercion, or if the victim did not consent or was unable to consent or refuse; 3. Has been civilly or administratively adjudicated to have engaged in the activity described in #2 above; 4. Has been the subj. of substantiated allegations of sexual abuse or sexual harassment or resigned during a pending investigation of alleged sexual abuse or sexual harassment.”

Our psychiatrists are considered the leaders of the recovery team and provide assessments and psychopharmacological treatment. We have a broad array of additional services available including case management, housing, ACT teams, supported employment, psychosocial rehabilitation programs, substance abuse treatment, and a program evaluation research department.

Employment by the State of Hawaii offers new competitive salaries with special incentives for the Big Island and generous benefits. Benefits include 21 days of paid vacation per year, 21 days of paid sick leave per year, 13 paid state holidays, liability coverage, medical/vision/dental insurance plans, and a generous pension plan.

Staff Psychiatrist – Hawaii State Hospital (see summary under HSH)

For the Hawaii State Hospital, contact the Hawaii State Hospital Personnel Office via 808-247-2191.

EDUCATION: Graduate from an approved medical school in the United States or Canada or graduate from a foreign medical school and certification by the Educational Council of Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG). Completion of one (1) year of approved internship and three (3) years of psychiatric residency training. Has Board certification or meets the criteria to sit for the examination of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: One year experience in working with individuals who are hospitalized in a forensic setting or one (1) year of experience in psychiatry or one (1) year of additional post graduate training appropriate to the position is preferred.

LICENSE: Valid Permanent or Temporary license to practice medicine in the State of Hawaii. Valid State of Hawaii Narcotics Enforcement Administration Registration and Federal Drug Enforcement Administration Registration.

Other Information:  For additional information, you may contact the Hospital Personnel Office via 808-247-2191.

This is a non-civil service exempt position. Applicants must have a doctoral degree in clinical psychology preferably from a university with an American Psychological Association (APA) accredited program, and preferably completion of an APA accredited internship. Two (2) years’ experience interacting with Quality Management and Utilization Management or Behavioral Health Managed Care with knowledge of community case management interventions. This position must be licensed in accordance with Hawaii Revised States, Chapter 465-7.6 (Session Laws of Hawaii, 1988). Possession of a valid State of Hawaii Driver’s License, Type 3, preferred.

This is a non-civil service exempt position. Applicants must have successful completion of one of the following courses of study in an accredited college of university: 1. Psychiatry – Possession of a M.D. or D.O. degree or equivalent and completion of accredited psychiatric residency required. Graduate from an approved medical school in the United States or Canada or graduate from a foreign medical school and certification by the Educational Council of Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG). Completion of one year of approved internship and four years of psychiatric residency training. Board certification from the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. 2. Nursing – Possession of a Master’s Degree in nursing.

In addition, applicant must have Specialized Experience: Three and one-half years of progressively responsible professional work experience in a psychiatric inpatient program concerned with directing the development, implementation and coordination of treatment and rehabilitation programming and services. Supervisory Experience: A minimum of two (2) years of supervisory experience in an inpatient program setting, including performance evaluation and labor relations.

Possession of the required number of years of experience will not in itself be accepted as proof of qualification for the position. The applicant’s overall experience must have been of such scope and level of responsibility as to conclusively demonstrate that the individual has the ability to perform the duties of this position for which he/she is being considered.  This position must be licensed in accordance with Hawaii Revised Statutes as applicable to the discipline of the incumbent. Valid Type 3 Driver’s License preferred.