Clinical Psychologist VIII - Kauai District Administration

Clinical Psychologist VIII - Kauai District Administration

Salary

$7,952.00 - $9,675.00 Monthly

Location

Kauai District-Administration: 3060 Eiwa St, Lihue, HI 96766

Job Type

Permanent, Full-time 12-month

Job Number

2026-00738

District / Complex Area

Classified / Kauai / Kauai Dist Office

School / Office

Classified / Kauai Dist-Administration

Opening Date

05/16/2026

Max Number of Applicants

25

Position %

100%

Position Number

807380

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Description

This posting is being used to fill Clinical Psychologist VIII positions that provide services to students at various schools within the Kauai District as needed and assigned by the Kauai District Administration Office.

Salary Range: All new external applicants will be placed on the initial step of the salary range. However, placement above the initial step of the salary range will be based on special characteristics and critical needs of the position, an applicants exceptional qualifications, the availability of funds, and other relevant factors. Such appointments require prior approval. Hawaii State Department of Education employees will be placed on the salary range in accordance with Department regulations.

Clinical Psychologist VIII, SR-30: $7,952.00 - $9,675.00 per month

Examples of Duties

• Performs professional work concerned with the development and application of theories, principles, methods and techniques relating to the development, behavior, capacities, traits, interests and activities of individuals in order to measure, predict, prevent, modify or induce behavior, especially as these activities relate to individuals and/or groups with serious problems of personality, social and emotional adjustment or mental retardation.

• Performs psycho diagnosis, psychotherapy, consultation, administration, prevention, training and research.

• Plans, organizes, directs and evaluates a program of clinical psychology consisting of a group of distinct, interrelated subprograms.

• Performs other duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

General Requirements:

Applicants must possess the requirements specified in A, B, C, D or E below:

A. 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 year of professional work experience in the field of clinical psychology.

B. 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 year of post-doctoral clinical psychology experience under competent profession supervision.

C. 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.

D. 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.

In addition, applicants must possess both of the following:

• A minimum of one additional year of professional clinical psychology experience which involved psycho diagnostic and psychotherapeutic services to individuals with severe problems of personality, social, emotional adjustment or mental retardation. The year of additional experience requirement must have been comparable to Level V in the State service.

• A minimum of one additional year of professional experience comparable to Level VI in the State service. For this level, one year of research or college level teaching experience in the field of clinical psychology may be used toward meeting the overall experience requirement.

For the Level VIII, applicants must also possess a minimum of one additional year of experience comparable to Level VII or two years of experience at a level comparable to Level VI in the State service. For this level, two years of research or college level teaching experience in the field of clinical psychology may be used toward meeting the overall experience requirement.

Quality of Experience: Possession of the required number of years of experience will not in itself be accepted as proof of qualification for a position. The applicants overall experience must have been of such scope and level of responsibility as to conclusively demonstrate that the applicant has the ability to perform the duties of the position for which the applicant is being considered.

Licensed Requirement: Within two years from the date of appointment as a Clinical Psychologist V or higher, applicant(s) hired must meet the requirements for licensing and obtain a license issued by the Hawaii State Board of Psychology, as required by Chapter 465, HRS.

Drivers License Requirement: Some positions require applicants to possess a current, valid Drivers License.

Supplemental Information

Salary: The advertised salary is based on full-time employment and includes shortage and school year differentials, if applicable.

Requirements: Applicants must meet all the requirements for the position they are seeking as of the date of the application, unless otherwise specified. Unless specifically indicated, the required education and experience may not be gained concurrently. Calculation of experience is based on full-time, 40-hour workweeks. Part-time experience is pro-rated. Example: Twelve months of experience at 20 hours/week is equivalent to six months of experience, not one year. Also, hours worked in excess of 40 hours/week will not be credited. Example: Twelve months of experience at 60 hours/week is equivalent to one year of experience, not one and a half years.

Temporary Assignment: Claims of Temporary Assignment (TA) experience to meet the minimum qualification requirements must be verified and attached to the application using one of the options below:

• A copy of the applicant's TA History Report or equivalent system-generated report;

• A signed letter from the applicant's supervisor that includes the applicant's name, his/her TA job title, the TA start and end dates (from mm/yy to mm/yy), his/her specific TA duties performed, and either the TA hours worked per week or total TA hours worked; or,

• Copies of the applicant's signed SF-10 Forms.

Documents: Attach all relevant supporting documents to your application. Documents that were attached to applications submitted before November 16, 2023 do not automatically attach or transfer to applications submitted on and after December 16, 2023. All submitted documents become the property of the Hawaii State Department of Education.

Information about Temporary Positions: Temporary positions may be extended year to year, dependent upon funding and departmental needs. Making yourself available for temporary positions increases your employment possibilities and may lead to permanent opportunities. A person hired for a temporary position may also become a temporary employee upon satisfactory completion of the initial probation period of at least six months. Once a temporary employee, you would be eligible to apply for promotion and transfer opportunities to permanent as well as other temporary positions. You may also enjoy other rights and benefits as afforded to an employee in a permanent position, with the exception of return rights and placement rights associated with a reduction-in-force.

Equal Opportunity

The Hawaii State Department of Education does not discriminate in its educational policies, programs, and activities on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, and disability in accordance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and Americans with Disabilities Act of 1991. The Department does not discriminate in its employment policies, programs, and activities on the basis of sexual orientation, arrest and court record, and National Guard participation, as well as on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, and disability, in accordance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, Americans with Disabilities Act of 1991, Equal Pay Act of 1963, and Chapter 378, Part I, Hawaii Revised Statutes.

Payday

New employees can expect their first paycheck within the first 3 pay periods of their start date. Payday is on the 5th and 20th (or previous business day) of every month.

12-month civil service and SSP employees enjoy a range of competitive benefits:

• Holidays: You may be eligible for 13 paid holidays each year; 14 holidays during an election year.
• Vacation: Employees of Bargaining Units 1, 2, 3, 4, 9, 10 and 13 earn 21 days per year.
• Sick Leave: Employees of Bargaining Units 1, 2, 3, 4, 9, 10 and 13 earn 21 days per year. Accumulated (unused) credits may be used toward computing retirement benefits.
• Health Insurance: If eligible, the State pays a part of the premiums for each employees enrollment in a State sponsored Medical, Drug, Vision, and Adult Dental Plan.
• Group Life Insurance: The State provides a free life insurance policy for employees and retirees.
• Premium Conversion Plan: Participating employees may increase their take-home pay by having the State deduct the cost of health care premiums before payroll taxes are withheld.
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Eligible employees can reduce their federal and state income taxes and social security taxes through a tax-savings benefit program called Island Flex. This program allows employees to set aside money from their paychecks to pay for out-of-pocket health care expenses and eligible dependent care expenses on a BEFORE-TAX basis.
• Retirement Plan: The State contributes to a retirement plan for eligible employees. Generally, employees with at least 10 years of credited service and who have reached 62 years of age or have 30 years of credited service and are 55 years old may retire and receive benefits.
• Tax Shelter Annuity (TSA): If eligible, Department employees are able to participate in a tax shelter annuity program. The TSA plan allows eligible employees to contribute pre-tax dollars to an employee-selected investment service provider authorized to provide TSA products.
• Deferred Compensation: The State offers employees a tax deferred (sheltered) retirement investment program. This program is an opportunity to build a retirement nest egg through voluntary payroll deductions. Several investment options are available.
• Temporary Disability Insurance: Qualified employees may be eligible to receive benefits for a disability caused by a non-work related injury or illness under this program.
• Social Security: As an employer, the State also contributes to an employees social security account.
• Workers Compensation: If an employee is injured while on the job, benefits covering medical expenses and partial wage support may be available through workers compensation.
• Union & Collective Bargaining: Employees have the right to join the union for collective bargaining with the State and employee representation. Some employee unions provide discounts, insurance and other opportunities. Employees may also decide not to join a union, however, employees are required to pay union service fees unless the employees job is excluded from collective bargaining.

The above is intended as a general summary of the benefits offered and is subject to change. This does not constitute a contract or binding agreement. Benefits vary by type of employment appointment and collective bargaining agreements.

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DRIVERS LICENSE: Some positions require a current, valid Drivers License. Please indicate whether you are interested in being considered for positions with this requirement.

Note: If you would like to be considered for these positions, you must provide a clear copy of your valid Drivers License.

• Yes
• No

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EDUCATION REQUIREMENT:

Do you meet at least one of the education requirements as specified in the Minimum Qualification Requirements? Please select the option(s) that best describes your level of education.

Note: For verification purposes, you must submit a copy of all relevant documents (e.g., official university transcripts from each institution, valid diplomate certificate, and valid Hawaii psychologist license) to receive credit. Unofficial transcripts or transcripts downloaded from the internet will not be accepted.

• 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 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 year of post-doctoral clinical psychology experience under competent profession 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.
• A valid license to practice psychology in the State of Hawaii, as described in Chapter 465, HRS.
• None of the above.

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EDUCATION REQUIREMENT (CLINICAL INTERNSHIP):

I have successfully completed:

• An internship in clinical psychology.
• A post-doctoral clinical internship.
• At least one (1) year of post-doctoral clinical psychology experience under competent professional supervision.
• None of the above.

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EDUCATION REQUIREMENT (CLINICAL INTERNSHIP) (cont.):

Please provide a detailed description of your clinical internship experience in the space below. If you answered "none of the above," please type "N/A".

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EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT: Do you have at least two (2) years of professional post-doctoral clinical psychology experience which involved psycho diagnostic and psychotherapeutic services to individuals with severe problems of personality, social, emotional adjustment or mental retardation? At least one (1) year of the experience must have been comparable to the VI level in State service.

• Yes
• No

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PROFESSIONAL CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY EXPERIENCE:

If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, list all professional work experiences you would like considered. For EACH employer/position, include the following information:

(a) the name of the employer, the starting and ending dates (month and year), the number of hours worked per week, your official position title, and your supervisors name and official job title;

(b) identify whether the employer was a government facility or university, hospital or clinic, school, proprietary or non-profit organization, self employment, or other (explain);

(c) describe the primary function of your position and provide a detailed description of your major duties & responsibilities, and the average number of hours per week spent solely on performing the specific duties; and,

(d) provide a detailed description of your psycho diagnostic and psychotherapeutic experiences as described above.

Note: Use specific language that clearly describes the extent of your involvement and experience. Address each employer/position separately. Do not copy/paste or give reference to your resume as a response to this question.

If you answered "No" to the question above, type "None" in the space provided.

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RESEARCH/COLLEGE LEVEL TEACHING EXPERIENCE: Do you possess at least one (1) year of research or college level teaching experience in the field of clinical psychology? If "Yes", please list all professional work experiences that you would like considered. For EACH employer/position, include the following information: (a) the name of the employer, the starting and ending dates (month and year), the number of hours worked per week, your official position title, and your supervisors name and official job title; (b) identify whether the employer was a government facility or university, hospital or clinic, private company, corporation or non-profit organization, or other (explain); and (c) describe the primary function of your position and provide a detailed description of your major duties & responsibilities/courses taught (incl. course number, title, and description), and the average number of hours per week spent solely on performing the specific duties. Note: Use specific language that clearly describes the extent of your involvement and experience. Address each area separately. Do not copy/paste or give reference to your resume as a response to this question. If you do not have such experience, type "None" in the space provided.

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PROFESSIONAL LICENSE:

Current possession of a professional license to practice Psychology is not a requirement for this recruitment. However, Hawaii Revised Statutes (HRS) Chapter 465, pertaining to Clinical Psychologists and State government employment, requires that applicants must meet all license requirements and obtain a license to practice issued by the Hawaii State Board of Psychology, within two years from the date of appointment. The two year period shall be counted from the first date of the employees appointment, whether temporary hire, probationary or other. Failure to obtain the license within the two years shall result in the employees termination from State service.

I acknowledge that I have read and understand the above professional licensure requirement as it applies to State employment.

• Yes
• No

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TRANSCRIPTS, CERTIFICATIONS, AND OTHER VERIFYING DOCUMENTS:

Official or copies of official transcripts, certifications (front and back), and other documents that verify you meet the minimum qualification requirements must be submitted with your application. If these documents are NOT received, your application may be rejected.

• My documents are attached to this application.
• My documents were attached to a previously submitted application.
• I may or may not submit my documents at a later date. I understand that my application will be evaluated based on the information available at that time.

Required Question

Employer Hawaii State Department of Education

Address P.O. Box 2360

Honolulu, Hawaii, 96804

Website https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org