CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST

Duties Summary

The 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 provide professional consultation, render authoritative advice, and serve as mental health consultants to program administrators.

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.