Psychologist Supervisor

Introduction The Department of Corrections is focused on public safety through the custody and supervision of those in our care.
Corrections employees have the opportunity to positively impact the lives of others through careers in a variety of fields.
Using cutting-edge research and evidence-based approaches, employees implement lasting change with a positive impact for the people of Wisconsin.
The Department of Corrections is currently recruiting to fill a Psychologist Supervisor position.
This position is based out of Jackson Correctional Institution (Black River Falls, Jackson County).
DOC is a great place to work! In addition to meaningful and rewarding work, we offer a competitive benefits package featuring: Substantial leave time including (for full-time employees) a minimum of 3.
5 weeks of combined vacation and personal holiday per year, 9 paid legal holidays, and up to 16.
25 days of accrued sick time that can roll over from year to year.
Excellent and affordable health, vision, and dental benefits.
An exceptional pension plan with employer match and lifetime retirement payment, plus access to an optional tax-advantaged 457 retirement savings plan.
DOC is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
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Position Summary This position is responsible for the overall administration and supervision of the Psychological Services Unit at the Jackson Correctional Institution (JCI).
As such, the Psychologist Supervisor is responsible for the development, administration, supervision and coordination of all psychological services programs within the facility.
This position supervises the Psychological Services Unit staff; develops staff development programs and provides training; provides direct services to persons in our care; provides consultation to institution administration and staff; administers the psychological services program to provide support services and ensure compliance with State and Federal guidelines and program standards; and also manages an Affirmative Action Plan and Health and Safety program within assigned responsibility areas.
Salary Information This position is in pay schedule and range 81-02 with a starting base pay of $48.
87/hour to $55.
16/hour.
($101,649 - $114,732/year).
Candidates in possession of a Doctorate of Psychology (or equivalent) may be eligible for supplemental pay of an additional $6.
00 per hour.
Pay rates on appointment for current state employees may vary according to the applicable pay transaction provisions of the Compensation Plan and Wisconsin Administrative Code.
A twelve-month probationary period is required.
This position allows occasional remote work but will normally be on site.
A two-year Career Executive trial period will be required, or for those with permanent status as a Career Executive, a twelve-month probationary period may be required instead.
Job Details Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States (i.
e.
a citizen or national of the U.
S.
, a lawful permanent resident, or an alien authorized to work in the U.
S.
without DOC sponsorship) at the time of application.
The Department of Corrections may conduct pre-employment drug screens.
Any applicant who is offered employment in a position which requires a pre-employment drug screen must pass the screen as a contingency of employment.
The Department of Corrections will conduct criminal background checks on applicants prior to selection.
Upon hire, all new DOC employees are subject to fingerprinting.
For more in-depth information on employment with the State of Wisconsin, please see the State Employee Handbook.
Qualifications SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: Applicants must possess current Wisconsin licensure as a Psychologist or be licensed in another state and be eligible to obtain Wisconsin licensure by time of appointment.
This position will require: Applying the theory, principles and practices of appropriate psychology subject matter areas, including the psychology of personality, developmental psychology, psychopathology, and psychometrics Application of clinical treatment methodology and concepts Using approved diagnostic and psychotherapeutic methods and techniques of clinical psychology Appropriate application of fundamental individual and group psychotherapy approaches Program development, implementation and administration.
Conducting psychological evaluations Clinical supervision and training others How To Apply There are no required documents to upload for this application; all documents are optional.
The initial screening prior to interview is based on a review of your license(s)/credential(s).
You will affirm your possession of the required credential and enter your credential number into a text box.
To apply: Click on “Apply for Job” to start the application process.
Follow the steps outlined in the application process to submit your application.
Submitted information will be evaluated and qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process.
You will be asked about your license in the application process, and there will be a field for you to enter your license number.
Please enter it as it appears on the DSPS website as this is how we will verify your license.
If your license is listed under a former name, please include the former name.
If you have an out of state license, make sure to include the state.
Questions about psychology programs in the Wisconsin Department of Corrections may be directed to Dr.
Marlena Larson at Marlena.
Larson@wisconsin.
gov.
Permanent classified employees who are eligible for consideration as a transfer or voluntary demotion must complete the application process in order to be considered.
Current State of Wisconsin (non-UW) employees: If you arrived at this posting through the Wisc.
Jobs site, you will need to go to your Employee Self Services portal and apply through the “Careers” tile on the front page.
Questions can be directed to Athena Foster, HR Specialist, at Athena.
Foster@wisconsin.
gov.
The State of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer seeking a diverse and talented workforce.
Please find more on the Department of Corrections’ Equity and Inclusion initiative.
Deadline to Apply Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the needs of the department are met.
Applications are processed every week, usually on Thursdays.
After your application is processed, you will receive an eligibility designation.
If you are found ineligible due to lacking the required credential, you may e-mail the contact above when your credential is current on the DSPS website.
If your credential is found acceptable and we are still seeking to fill this vacancy, we will reassess your application.
If you have technical difficulties applying, Wisc.
Jobs help is available Monday-Friday, 7:45am – 4:30pm – 608-267-1012 or wiscjobs@wisconsin.
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