Clinical Psychologist

Job Title

Clinical Psychologist )

The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) has a career opportunity within the Montana State Hospital.

The Clinical Psychologist provides psychological assessment, documentation, and treatment of multiple, complex, and complicated mental health issues using a variety of methods. This role requires knowledge, skills, and experience per licensure.

Our mission is to serve Montanans in their communities to improve health, safety, well‑being, and empower independence. Joining our department allows you to perform meaningful public‑service work for the state and its residents.

Our comprehensive benefits package includes healthcare coverage, retirement plans, paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, work/life balance, and eligibility to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.

• Ability to work as a psychologist per licensure in the State of Montana.
• Working knowledge of clinical treatment techniques for adult psychiatric patients, including psychotic disorders, mood disorders, personality disorders, substance use disorders, patients involved in the criminal justice system, geriatric patients, and other mental disorders.
• Ability to compose and provide information in the form of reports and complete clinical documentation.
• PhD in Psychology.
• Two years of post‑licensure experience as a psychologist.
• Licensure as a Psychologist at time of hire.

Applicants must submit a resume and references. Successful candidates will be subject to background checks and reference checks before an offer is extended. The position is open until filled with frequent screening of applicants.

Salary: $42.74 hourly. Telework:
Not eligible.

Hours:

Full‑time (regular schedule). Shift: Day. Travel:
Yes, 5% of the time. Primary location:
Warm Springs, Montana.

The State of Montana has a decentralized human resources system. Each agency is responsible for its own recruitment and selection. The State of Montana does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, birth, or medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, creed, political beliefs, veteran status, military service, retaliation, or any other factor not related to merit and qualifications of an employee or applicant.