Mental Health Clinician (Psychologist ​/ LCSW ​/ LPC) - Correctional Mental Health

Position Summary

This role provides direct mental health treatment services to individuals under the care of the Wisconsin DOC. Direct services may include, but are not limited to: clinical monitoring of mental health symptoms, intake assessments, psychological assessments, individual and group therapy, risk management, and crisis intervention, on-call emergency services as assigned.

There are opportunities at Racine Correctional Institution and Oshkosh Correctional Institution that provide an additional focus on sex offender treatment within an intensive residential program. Other positions throughout the state may have focus areas such as dual diagnosis or the management and treatment of serious mental illness.

Individuals in the psychology roles provide consultation services to the multidisciplinary staff who are involved in the care and treatment of the individuals, including medical providers, security, probation and parole, social workers, and more.

This position may provide staff development and training related to mental health. Training opportunities, including CEU certificates, are available to maintain, further develop and refine clinical skills.

Psychological Associates will perform the duties above under the direction and supervision of a licensed psychologist. The Wisconsin Department of Corrections provides the required supervision for post-doctorate licensing.

Psychologist Licensed positions may provide clinical supervision to interns in professional psychology consistent with American Psychological Association (APA) and Association of Psychology Post-Doctoral and Internship Centers (APPIC) internship standards or may assist in providing clinical supervision to unlicensed staff seeking licensure in Wisconsin.

Salary Information

Starting annual salary for a Licensed Psychologist is $130062/year *.

Starting annual salary for a Psychological Associate with an Interim Psychologist License is $106121/year .

Starting annual salary for a Psychological Associate (with a Doctorate in Psychology) is $99881/year*.

Starting annual salary for Psychological Associate is $87401/year.

* * Salary includes $6.00/hour add-on for Doctorate and $5.00/hour add-on for regular WI Psychologist License.

* Salary includes $6.00/hour add-on for Doctorate and $3.00/hour add-on for Interim Psychologist License.

* * Salary includes $6.00/hour add-on for Doctorate.

For greater detail on Psychology Add-Ons, see Section A 4.10 of the Comp Plan.

Sign-On Bonus:
Candidates with no prior permanent employment with the State of Wisconsin in the past 5 years may be eligible to accept a sign-on bonus of $3000. The sign-on bonus will be paid in two installments: $1500 on the first paycheck and $1500 with the paycheck for the pay period in which the employee attains permanent status (usually 1 year). (UW System employment isn't disqualifying.)

To receive the bonus, a candidate must sign an agreement indicating they will remain in that occupational area for a year. If the candidate leaves their occupational area prior to completing the one year, they may be required to reimburse the initial payment.

Currently employees are eligible to receive supplemental (add-on) pay of $5.00/hr for all hours worked (not including leave time) at Green Bay Correctional Institution.

Pay will be set in accordance with the Compensation Plan and Wisconsin Administrative Code in effect at the time of hire. Psychological Associate is in pay schedule and range 12-63 and Psychologist-Licensed is in pay schedule and range 12-60. A probationary period is required.

In addition to meaningful and rewarding work, we offer a competitive benefits package featuring:

* Substantial leave time including at least 3.5 weeks of vacation to start, 9 paid holidays, and ample accrued sick time that rolls over each year.

* Insurance:
Excellent and affordable health, dental, vision, and life insurance.

* An exceptional pension plan including a lifetime retirement payment.

* An optional tax-advantaged 457 retirement savings plan.

* The Well Wisconsin Program helps participants set health and well-being goals, track progress, stay motivated, and earn incentives.

* Our Employee Assistance Program offers employees and their immediate family a variety of tools, resources, and professional consultation services to support their health, goals, and overall well-being.

* DOC is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.

* Please  for a summary of State of Wisconsin employment benefits or  to explore employment benefits on the website.

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Job Details

Standard hours of work are generally Monday - Friday 7:45AM - 4:30PM. Some facilities have additional flexibility (such as four ten-hour shifts) and/or opportunities for remote work. A few part-time positions are available and will be identified as such when interviews are offered. Night or weekend work is rare and typically only during…