The Department of Health Services (DHS), Central Wisconsin Center (CWC) is recruiting for a part-time Psychiatrist. CWC provides short-term and long-term residential services to assist people living with intellectual disabilities in acquiring the personal skills needed to reach their highest potential. CWC is located at 317 Knutson Drive on the north side of Madison. 

CWC is part of the Division of Care and Treatment Services (DCTS). DCTS is committed to helping all state residents live their best lives through an interconnected web of behavioral health services. Watch this video to learn more about the work of DCTS.

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As an employee of the State of Wisconsin, you will receive vacation, paid holidays, and sick time pro-rated on the number of hours worked. You will also be eligible to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. CWC also has a 24/7 fitness center, free parking, and is on the Madison Metro bus route.

This position will typically work 20 hours per week between Monday - Friday from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm or portions thereof. We offer a team-orientated atmosphere and a focus on work-life balance.

As a board-certified or board-eligible psychiatrist, you will practice medicine through the assessment and treatment of persons having or suspected of having psychiatric disorders and intellectual disabilities. This involves the diagnosis, treatment and disposition of assigned patients including such activities as psychiatric assessment, consultation with other medical and professional staff, prescribing medications and treatment along with documentation of treatment plans and progress achieved. This is distinguished from the work of other medical physicians in that it deals with the study, treatment, and prevention of mental illness. These clinical and consultative functions also include ordering/interpreting laboratory work, diagnostic tests, and nursing measures.  Psychiatric consultation includes Integrated Biobehavioral Reviews on a quarterly basis on long-term care units and admission/discharge functions for individuals admitted to the Short Term Assessment Program.

The starting salary is up to $144.87 per hour, depending on qualifications, plus up to $23.00 per hour add-on for a board certification in psychiatry. A 12-month probationary period is required.

Pay for current or former state employees will be set based on the rules that apply to compensation for the applicable transaction. This position is in pay schedule and range 10/52.

All applicants who may be appointed to these positions will be required to allow DHS to conduct a background check to determine whether the circumstances of any conviction may be related to the job being filled.

All appointees will be required to receive a TB test, which will be administered by CWC or medical personnel approved by the facility prior to their start date.

DHS does not sponsor work visas for these positions, thus, in compliance with federal law, selected candidates will be required to verify eligibility to work in the United States by completing the required I-9 form upon hire.

Minimally qualified applicants will have:

• Possession of a license to practice medicine in the State of Wisconsin, or ability to obtain a license prior to appointment, plus a minimum of three (3) years of training in an approved residency in psychiatry. For specific information on licensing, contact the Department of Safety and Professional Services: http://dsps.wi.gov/Home. 

Well-qualified applicants will also have one or more of the following:

• Board Certification in Psychiatry.
• Fellowship training in child and adolescent psychiatry, forensic psychiatry, or geriatric psychiatry.
• Experience working in an inpatient psychiatric setting.

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• For technical assistance and general information, please see Frequently Asked Questions. For questions about the position, to request a copy of the full position description, or for other employment inquiries, please contact Jacque Strook in Human Resources at Jacqueline.Strook@dhs.wisconsin.gov.

DHS is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. Veterans are encouraged to apply. For complete information on veterans’ hiring programs with the WI Department of Veteran’s affairs, click here.

Applications will be accepted until positions have been filled. 

Applicants are strongly encouraged to allow ample time to finalize their applications keeping in mind that technical assistance is only available Monday through Friday 7:45 am – 4:30 pm.