Psychologist

Introduction

The Department of Health Services (DHS), Mendota Mental Health Institute (MMHI) is recruiting for a Psychologist in the Mendota Juvenile Treatment Center (MJTC). This position will typically work Monday-Friday with daytime hours.

MMHI is located on the north side of Madison and offers a beautiful campus environment, convenient free parking and an onsite workout facility. MMHI is an inpatient psychiatric facility, with one outpatient program, and is an integral part of the entire Wisconsin mental health service delivery system. Our overall service delivery goal is to provide specialized services in treatment, research, training and consultation.

MMHI is part of the Division of Care and Treatment Services (DCTS). DCTS is committed to helping all state residents live their best lives through an interconnected web of behavioral health services. Watch this video to learn more about the work of DCTS.

As an employee of the State of Wisconsin, you'll also have access to an amazing benefits package, including:

• 3.5 weeks of vacation, 9 paid holidays and ample sick time; limitations may apply for leave time usage in the first six months.
• Top rated health plan options starting at $45/month for single plans and $111/month for family plans, after 2 months of state service.
• Exceptional pension plan with a 7.2% employer match in 2026 with lifetime retirement payment. Plus, a tax advantaged supplemental retirement savings plan which allows you to save money directly from your paycheck for retirement. Use this Total Rewards Calculator to see the total value of our competitive benefits package!
• Several flex spending accounts: medical, dependent care, commuter, parking and High Deductible Health Savings.
• Well Wisconsin Wellness Program.
• A free and confidential employee assistance program that offers employees and their immediate family dependents a variety of tools, resources, and professional consultation services to support their health, goals, and overall well-being.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program employer.

As a Psychologist, you will carry out direct service activities, consultation, training, research, program evaluation, supervision of affiliate students, and other functions as assigned. Direct services include the assessment/evaluation and treatment of adolescent residents of MJTC.

Other responsibilities:

• Function as an integral part of the multidisciplinary team. Part of this function includes taking a clinical leadership role in the assessment of resident needs and the development of appropriate treatment interventions.
• Provide training for staff in relevant topic areas and serve as a supervisor for psychology interns and affiliate students.
• Research and program evaluation activities as part of the overall quality improvement efforts of the unit.

Starting annual salary
* is $130,100
, plus excellent benefits.

• * Salary includes $6.00/hour add-on for Doctorate and $5.00/hour add-on for WI licensure.
• $3,000 sign‑on bonus applies to those with no prior state service in the last five years; who stay with the facility in the position until completing probation. Bonus will be split, $1,500 upon hire and $1,500 after completing probation.
• 12-month probationary period is required. Pay schedule and range is 12/60.
• Pay for current or former state employees will be set based on the rules that apply to compensation for the applicable transaction.

All applicants will be required to allow the DHS to conduct a background check to determine whether the circumstances of any convictions may be related to the job being filled.

All appointees will be required to receive a TB test, which will be administered by MMHI or medical personnel approved by the facility prior to their start date.

DHS does not sponsor work visas for this position, thus, in compliance with federal law, selected candidates will be required to verify eligibility to work in the United States by completing the required I-9 form upon hire. DHS is not an E‑Verify employer nor a STEM‑OPT eligible employer.

Minimally qualified candidates must have:

• Licensure or eligibility
  ** to obtain…