Employment Opportunities in AMHD
AMHD Administrative Positions |
Community Mental Health Center (CMHC) Positions |
Hawaii State Hospital (HSH) Positions |
Psychiatrists
For non-civil service applications, please call (808) 586-4675 for Adult Mental Health Division
(AMHD) positions or for Community Mental Health Center (CMHC) positions, please call 933-0409 on
Big Island, or 984-2150 on Maui, or 832-5770 on Oahu. However, you may download or request
Exempt Employment Availability Information form.
SUMMARY OF EACH POSITION (Relevant substitutions will be considered)
AMHD Administrative Positions
For AMHD positions listed below, return non-civil service application, employment availability information form
which identifies acceptable job locations, resume, and salary requirements to: Adult Mental Health Division,
1250 Punchbowl Street, Room 256, Honolulu, Hawaii 96813, Attn: Personnel (Inquiries: (808) 586-4675. Submit
separate application for each position and location applying for. Continuous recruitment until positions
are filled; however, only applications postmarked by date stated in classified advertisements, if
applicable, are assured of receiving full consideration. Please call 586-4675 to confirm if position(s)
is (are) still on active recruitment status.
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Long-Term Care Service Director
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Oahu
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$5,898
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Coordinates a statewide system of long term care services for adults with SPMI.
MQ: Master’s or Doctoral degree in social work, psychology, sociology, nursing or other related field; 5 years experience working with mentally ill consumers; and 2 years experience in a long term care services program preferred.
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Community Mental Health Center (CMHC) Positions
For CMHC positions listed below, return non-civil service application, employment availability information form
which identifies acceptable job locations., resume, and salary requirements to: CMHC Systems Administration,
1700 Lanakila Avenue, Honolulu, HI 96817. Submit separate application for each position and location
applying for. Continuous recruitment until positions are filled; however, only applications postmarked
by date stated in classified advertisements, if applicable, are assured of receiving full consideration. Please
call 832-5770 to confirm if position(s) is (are) still on active recruitment status.
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CMHC Case Management (CM) Specialists (Fitness Restoration and Hale Imua Programs)
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Oahu
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$3,652
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Provides an array of comprehensive CM services for adults with SPMI who would otherwise be at high risk for hospitalization or subject to frequent and recurring symptoms requiring crisis services.
MQ: BA degree from an accredited university with courses such as psychology, sociology, social welfare, social work or other related social sciences plus 2½ years of relevant experience, or a master’s degree in an above related field and 1 year relevant experience.
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CMHC Case Management Coordinator
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East Hawaii
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$4,447
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Provides an array of mental health clinical social work services, including mental health assessments, diagnoses, eligibility determinations, to adults with SPMI who would otherwise be at high risk for hospitalization or subject to frequent and recurring symptoms requiring crisis services.
MQ: Master’s or doctoral degree in social work and 1 year of post graduate clinical experience. Licensed as a clinical social worker issued by the State of Hawaii.
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CMHC Case Management Team Leader
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Oahu
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$4,112
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Supervises staff in the provision of, and provides, an array of comprehensive case management services including, but not limited to, ICM or TCM services to adults with SPMI who would otherwise be at high risk for hospitalization or subject to frequent and recurring symptoms requiring crisis services.
MQ: Graduation from an accredited university with bachelor’s degree and a major in psychology, sociology, social welfare, social work or other related social science plus 2½ years of relevant clinical experience, or a master’s degree and 1 year of relevant experience.
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CMHC Clinical Psychologist
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Kauai
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$5,225
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Provides an array of clinical psychology services to adults with SPMI who would otherwise be at high risk for hospitalization or subject to frequent or recurring symptoms requiring crisis services.
MQ: Doctoral degree in clinical psychology from an accredited university and 3 years of work experience in clinical psychology. Licensed as a psychologist by the State of Hawaii.
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CMHC Clinical Social Worker
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Kauai, West Hawaii
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$3,799
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Provides an array of mental health clinical social work services, including mental health assessments, diagnoses, eligibility determinations, to adults with SPMI who would otherwise be at high risk for hospitalization or subject to frequent and recurring symptoms requiring crisis services.
MQ: Master’s or doctoral degree in social work and 1 year of post graduate clinical experience. Licensed as a clinical social worker issued by the State of Hawaii.
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CMHC Clubhouse Specialists
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Oahu
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$3,652
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Provides comprehensive Clubhouse services including Psychosocial Rehabilitation, job development and placement, and community support services.
MQ: Graduation from accredited university with a major in sociology, social work, psychology or other related behavioral science plus 2½ years of relevant experience, or a master’s degree and 1 year relevant experience.
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CMHC Conditional Release Transition Program Coordinator (Hale Imua)
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Oahu
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$5,400
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Develops, implements, and manages Conditional Release Transition Services. Provides administrative and clinical program oversight and direct services for individuals in the Conditional Release Transition (Hale Imua) Program.
MQ: Graduation from accredited university graduate program leading to a LCSW, LMFT, APRN or PhD., 3 years of clinical work experience in forensic mental health, preferred.
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CMHC Fitness Restoration Coordinator
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Oahu
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$5,400
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Develops, implements, and manages Fitness Restoration Services. Provides administrative and clinical program oversight and direct services for individuals in the Fitness Restoration Program.
MQ: Graduation from accredited university graduate program leading to a LCSW, LMFT, APRN or PhD., 3 years of clinical work experience in forensic mental health, preferred.
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CMHC Forensic Coordinator
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Oahu (Kalihi-Palama)
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$5,400
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Monitors, manages, tracks and provides clinical oversight and direct services, including sanity examinations, to adults with SPMI and who are involved with the criminal justice system.
MQ: Successful completion of a course of study in an accredited university graduate program leading to a Doctorate in Psychology. Licensed to practice psychology in the State of Hawaii plus 3 years work experience in clinical psychology.
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CMHC Jail Diversion Specialists
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Oahu, Maui
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$3,652
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Conducts assessments to determine eligibility, mental status, substance abuse treatment needs in addition to the provision and coordination of treatment services to adults with SPMI who are arrested, booked, and diverted from jail.
MQ: BA degree from an accredited university with courses such as psychology, sociology, social welfare, social work or other related social sciences plus 2½ years of relevant experience, or a master’s degree in an above related field and 1 year relevant experience.
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CMHC MI/SA (Mental Illness/Substance Abuse) Coordinator
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East Hawaii
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$4,112
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Plans, develops, and provides services to adults with severe and persistent mental illness (SPMI) and co-occurring substance use disorders (MI/SA) and provides clinical oversight over the provision of MI/SA services provided by the CMHC in accordance with all applicable requirements.
MQ: BA degree or Master’s degree from an accredited university plus minimum 3 ½ years of clinical experience.
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CMHC Peer Specialists (Fitness Restoration (FR) and Hale Imua (HI) Programs)
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Oahu, Hawaii and Kauai (non-FR or non-HI)
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$2,311
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Provides peer support services, serves as a role model and recovery agent, and provides information and support for consumers in emergency, community, and/or inpatient settings.
MQ: HS diploma or equivalent, 1 year related working experience. Requires successful completion of Certified Peer Specialist training and certification through the Adult Mental Health Division.
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Psychiatrists
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AMHD Psychiatrists (non-civil service (exempt) position)
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All major islands
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AMHD is recruiting adult psychiatrists to join our growing team of professionals. Inpatient and outpatient positions are available statewide. Our offices are located on all the major islands, in both city and rural locations. We provide comprehensive, recovery-based treatment services to individuals with severe and persistent mental illness. Our psychiatrists are considered the leaders of the recovery team and provide assessments and psychopharmacological treatment. We have a broad array of additional services available including case management, housing, ACT teams, supported employment, psychosocial rehabilitation programs, substance abuse treatment, and a program evaluation research department. Employment by the State of Hawaii offers new competitive salaries with special incentives for the Big Island and generous benefits. Benefits include 21 days of paid vacation per year, 21 days of paid sick leave per year, 13 paid state holidays, liability coverage, medical/vision/dental insurance plans, and a generous pension plan. Medical Directors – Hawaii State Hospital (see summary under HSH) West (100%FTE) and East Hawaii (50%FTE) Provides direct medical/clinical and consultative outpatient and/or inpatient psychiatric services and clinical oversight to adults with severe and persistent mental illness who are at high risk for hospitalization or at risk for frequent and recurrent use of crisis services. MQ: MD or DO licensed to practice in Hawaii, Board Certified preferred, and 1 year of professional psychiatric experience. Chief of Psychiatry – Hawaii State Hospital (see summary under HSH) Clinic Psychiatrists – Central Oahu (50% FTE), Maui (2-100%FTE) Staff Psychiatrist – Hawaii State Hospital (see summary under HSH) For more information about AMHD psychiatrists, please see our website at www.amhd.org. To request an application, please contact Ms. Dawn Mendiola at dawn.mendiola@doh.hawaii.gov or 808-630-8119. Our mailing address is Adult Mental Health Division, 1250 Punchbowl Street, Room 256, Honolulu, Hawaii 96813.
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Hawaii State Hospital (HSH) Positions
To apply for Hawaii State Hospital positions listed below, please forward your resume and salary
requirements to Karen Hara, Personnel Management Specialist at Hawaii State Hospital, 45-710 Keaahala Road,
Kaneohe, Hawaii 96744 or email
karen.hara@doh.hawaii.gov. These are non-civil
service exempt positions. Please call (808) 236-8224 to confirm if position(s) is (are) still on active
recruitment status.
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Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
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This position collaborates with Nurse Managers with regard to clinical supervision on identified individuals or group nursing staff. Provides consultation regarding difficult patients needing specialized nursing care. Assesses continuing educational needs of nursing staff and conducts 1:1 or group health classes for patients and staff. Designs curricula targeting special needs for patients and staff. Applicants must possess or be eligible to obtain appropriate Hawaii licensure. We will be hiring within the salary range of $83,556-$97,260. Applicants with Prescriptive Authority will be considered within the salary range of $90,360-$105,180.
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Advanced Practice Registered Nurse with Prescriptive Authority
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Duties for this position include assuming primary care treatment responsibilities for patients in collaboration with two Board certified physicians (IM and FP). Applicants will be considered within the salary range of $90,360-$105,180.
MQ: Applicants must possess or be eligible to obtain appropriate Hawaii licensure and demonstrate experience in Internal Medicine or Family Practice.
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Hawaii State Hospital Associate Administrator for Clinical Services
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Provides clinical and administrative supervision of the Psychiatry Services, Medical Services, Social Work Services, Clinical Psychology, Neuropsychology, Recreational Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Nursing, Dietary Services Units and ancillary service of pastoral care.
MQ: M.D. or D.O degree or equivalent and completion of accredited psychiatric residency required. 3 and ½ years in a psychiatric inpatient program. 2 years of supervisory experience.
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Hawaii State Hospital Nursing Manager
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Hawaii State Hospital is a JCAHO accredited facility licensed for 190 beds providing psychiatric inpatient services for adults with severe and persistent mental illness. Duties for this position include: responsibility for ensuring that the Nursing Unit at Hawaii State Hospital provides the highest standards of psychiatric inpatient treatment and rehabilitation care and accountability for the clinical practice of the nursing unit and compliance with quality improvement activities.
MQ: Applicant must possess or be eligible to obtain a Hawaii RN license. Certification in Nursing Administration; and/or Certification as a Clinical Nurse Specialist in Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) is preferred.
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Hawaii State Hospital Risk Manager
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Responsible for independently identifying areas of potential & actual loss, facilitating coordinated corrective actions & consultation in order to improve the quality of patient care & reduce the risk of loss at Hawaii State Hospital.
MQ: Applicants must possess or be eligible to obtain a Hawaii RN license. Master’s degree in Nursing Administration, Business, Public Health or Law preferred. Minimum of five years experience in a Hospital Risk Management position preferred.
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An Equal Opportunity Employer
7/1/2008
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