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Corrections, Department of

County(ies):	Dane
Classification Title: / JAC:   Job Working Title:	PSYCHOLOGIST MANAGER 10-00145     Psychology Director
Type of Employment:	Full Time (40 hrs/week)
Salary:	Start between $68,904 and $87,018 per year plus excellent benefits. An additional amount of up to $10,816 per year is provided for possession of an approved Doctorate in Psychology or related field. Pay on appointment for current state employees may vary according to the applicable pay transaction provisions of the Compensation Plan and Wisconsin Administrative Code. The Pay Schedule/Range for this Career Executive non-represented position is 81-02. A two-year Career Executive trial is required.
Special Qualifications:	Must be licensed to practice as a Psychologist by the Wisconsin Psychology Examining Board, Wisconsin Department of Regulation & Licensing.
Contact:	Diana Russler, Human Resources Specialist, 608-240-5512, diana.russler@wisconsin.gov.
Bargaining Unit:	Executive & Management (Mgmt Position)
Area of Competition:	Open
Deadline to Apply:	3/29/2010 The deadline for submission and completion of on-line application and exam materials, including application materials for those candidates with Career Executive status, is Monday, March 29, 2010.
Exam Information:	Exam cannot be previewed.

The Department of Corrections (DOC) is currently seeking qualified and highly motivated candidates interested in a challenging and exciting "Career Executive" opportunity, to serve as Psychology Director under the Division of Adult Institutions (DAI), Bureau of Health Services (BHS). This position is located in the DOC Central Office, Madison, WI.

The Department of Corrections administers Wisconsin’s state prisons, community correctional centers, and juvenile corrections programs. It supervises the custody and discipline of all prisoners in order to protect the public and seeks to rehabilitate offenders and reintegrate them into society.

Special Notes:   

This position includes a moderate amount of statewide travel. Possession of a valid driver's license is required upon appointment.

The Department of Corrections will conduct criminal background checks on applicants prior to selection.  Upon hire, all new DOC employees are subject to fingerprinting.

Applicants must be legally entitled to work in the United States (i.e., a citizen or national of the U.S., a lawful permanent resident, an alien authorized to work in the U.S. without DOC sponsorship) at the time of application.

Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:   

Knowledge of the theory, principles and practices of psychology,  mental health programming, and administration including knowledge of therapeutic and diagnostic methods, mental health records and mental health cares issues; current standards and effectiveness of mental health programming and care delivery; standard of practice and ethical principles governing the conduct of Psychologists; WI Regulation & Licensing Requirements, investigative process and issues regarding maintaining licensure; legislative process, budget development, program evaluation and research techniques; management, training and supervisory techniques. This position also requires demonstrated effective oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills; ability to draft legislative language and testify in front of governmental committees or in court proceedings; ability to initiate and plan programs, set goals and objectives, and establish work plans; ability to exercise initiative and judgment in developing, interpreting and administering policies, standards and regulations; and ability to keep abreast of new developments in the field and in correctional mental health care.

A well qualified candidate will have experience in the following areas: supervision of the professional practice of other psychologists; mental health administration; and work with incarcerated individuals.

How To Apply:   The following application instructions are for interested Wisconsin Licensed Psychologist candidates who do or do not hold a Career Executive position in State service.

NON-CAREER EXECUTIVE PSYCHOLOGIST CANDIDATES:  Apply on-line in WISCJOBS: http://wisc.jobs/public/index.asp. Candidates new to applying on-line in WISCJOBS will need to access this site, create a new account, and complete an initial application, and then apply on-line. Those with an account will need to "Log In" to their account. Once logged in, complete a Job Search for key word 10-00145 (Job Announcement Code) and click on "Apply Now."   This on-line application process must be completed and finalized by the deadline:  Monday, March 29, 2010.  Further information/instructions will be found when logging in to apply. Those who provide an e-mail address in the WISCJOBS application process will be sent an E-Mail by the system confirming that the exam process was completed. This information will also appear in their WISCJOBS job cart.

Note:  Current interested state employees who hold a Wisconsin Psychologist License, but do not hold a Career Executive position or do not have reinstatement eligibility to a Career Executive position, must apply on-line.

CAREER EXECUTIVE PSYCHOLOGIST CANDIDATES (e.g. current classified Psychologist Supervisors/Managers in a "Career Executive" position or those with reinstatement eligibility to such):  Apply by submitting an Application for State Employment form which can be found at the following link: http://oser.state.wi.us/docview.asp?docid=1121, as well as with a current resume addressing classifications held, Career Exec status, qualifications (including Psychologist License) and relevant experience to Diana L. Russler, DOC/BPHR, 3099 E. Washington Ave., Madison WI, 53704; or fax to her attention (608) 240-3343; or scan and submit by E-Mail attachment to diana.russler@Wisconsin.gov by the deadline noted above.

All application/exam materials will be reviewed and qualified candidates will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process.

Position #324519; Cert #3000123