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 241-3130 for Kauai, 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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Access Screener
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Oahu
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Staff a statewide access line for system entry into the AMHD. Provide screening for mental health needs, crisis support, schedules assessments based on immediacy of needs, and dispatches crisis outreach.
MQ: Bachelors in nursing, social work or other human services field; Diploma RN (may qualify depending on experience) plus 1 year experience working with SPMI, or 1 year experience with crisis line as a volunteer or paid staff, or 1 year experience in mental health.
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AMHD Forensic Chief
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Coordinates a statewide system of forensic services for adults with severe and persistent mental illness. These forensic services include the provision of court ordered examinations for the Judiciary and the establishment of a forensic examiner certification process.
MQ: Ph.D. or Psy.D. in clinical psychology. Minimum of 5 years of experience in field of forensic mental health, preferably in community-based settings and 5 years of supervisory and/or management responsibilities in a mental health setting.
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AMHD Psychiatry Chief
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Participates in the overall planning, implementing, coordinating, and monitoring of clinical programs and service effectiveness of key services and program areas to assure the availability of a variety of care, treatment and related rehabilitation options as it relates to psychiatric services, and its integration into the continuum of care, to the seriously mentally ill. This position supervises AMHD’s clinical operations section and serves as the Medical Director for AMHD.
MQ: MD or DO degree, current Hawaii State License in good standing, certificate of completion of psychiatric residency and current DEA Certificate. 4 years of experience in clinical psychiatry including a minimum of 2 years of experience in community mental health setting.
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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 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) Windward Oahu 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. Clinic Psychiatrists – Central Oahu (50% FTE), Windward Oahu (100% FTE), Maui (2-100% FTE), East Hawaii (100% FTE) Staff Psychiatrist – Hawaii State Hospital (see summary under HSH) For more information about outpatient positions, contact Mr. Wayne Law at 808-832-5770. For the Hawaii State Hospital, contact Dr. Jim Westphal at 808-236-8236.
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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 Richelle Daraban, Personnel Management Specialist at
Hawaii State Hospital, 45-710 Keaahala Road,
Kaneohe, Hawaii 96744 or email
richelle.daraban@doh.hawaii.gov. These are non-civil
service exempt positions.
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Hawaii State Hospital Associate Administrator, Quality Management
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Hawaii State Hospital is a Joint Commission accredited facility, licensed for 202
inpatient and 22 special residential beds providing psychiatric inpatient and community
residential services for adults with severe and persistent mental illness. This position will
assist in hospital leadership and have specific accountability for the planning, directing,
integrating, and coordinating Performance Improvement/Risk Management, Medical
Records, Staff Development and Training, Medical Library, Standards and Compliance,
Utilization Management, hospital-wide policies and procedures, and all licensing and
accreditation activities. This position is a critical member of the hospital Leadership
team and the position will be asked to assume leadership, community liaison, and public
information activities, in coordination with the Administrator. This is a non-civil service exempt position.
MQ: Applicants must be licensed in accordance
with the Hawaii Revised Statutes as applicable to the discipline of the incumbent.
Graduate of an approved accredited school with a Bachelor’s Degree in a clinical
program related to the provision of a mental health services and licensed to practice in
the State of Hawaii in that field. An equivalent combination of specialized experience
may be substituted for education on a year for year basis.
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Hawaii State Hospital Clinical Safety Coordinator
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This position is responsible for planning, organizing, directing, evaluating and reviewing
a program for achieving a vision of a safe work environment for staff and a therapeutic
environment for patients. The Clinical Safety Program is an integral part of the
hospital’s commitment to protecting staff and patients from the harm posed when
therapeutic boundaries are crossed and conflicting working relationships surface as a
result.
MQ: Licensure in accordance with Hawaii Revised Statutes
as applicable to the discipline of the incumbent. Recommended qualifications: Master’s
Degree in a clinical discipline, healthcare administration, counseling, risk management
or Bachelor’s Degree in a clinical program related to the provision of mental health
services; at least five years experience providing mental health services or treatment to
a forensic population/adult mental health inpatient hospital setting.
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An Equal Opportunity Employer
5/3/2013
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