Winnebago Mental Health Institute (WMHI), located near Oshkosh WI, is looking to hire a Part-Time (0.75 FTE) Psychologist - Licensed to typically work 4 days a week between Monday and Friday from 7:45am-4:30pm, with some scheduling flexibility depending on the needs of the facility. WMHI is a part of the Department of Health Services (DHS), Division of Care and Treatment Services (DCTS) and is a psychiatric hospital providing quality mental health services to children, adolescents, and adults. 

As an employee of the State of Wisconsin, you'll also have access to an amazing benefits package, including:

• Paid of vacation, holidays and sick time (pro-rated for hours worked). 
• Top rated health plan options starting at $42/month for single plans and $104/month for family plans, after 2 months of state service. 
• Exceptional pension plan with a 6.95% employer match in 2025 with lifetime retirement payment. Plus, a tax advantaged supplemental retirement savings plan which allows you to save money directly from your paycheck for retirement. Use this Total Rewards Calculator to see the total value of our competitive benefits package!  
• Several flex spending accounts: medical, dependent care, commuter, parking and High Deductible Health Savings.
• Well Wisconsin Wellness Program.
• A free and confidential employee assistance program that offers employees and their immediate family dependents a variety of tools, resources, and professional consultation services to support their health, goals, and overall well-being.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program employer.

As a Psychologist – Licensed you will be responsible for the following duties:

• Providing psychological services to patients at WMHI. 
• Providing mental health treatment (including individual and group modalities) and psychological evaluations.
• Providing psychological services in the development and implementation of treatment plans for admitted patients and risk assessments as needed. 
• Participating in overall program development, program evaluation, and in-service teaching.
• Evaluating patients admitted under emergency detention (WSS §51.15) and forensic commitments (WSS §971.17 and WSS §971.14) and providing expert testimony in courts of law consisting of opinions relative to the patient’s treatment needs, competency to refuse medication, and competency to stand trial.

Note: Must be fully licensed at the time of hire in order to meet minimum qualification. Interim licensure would not meet this requirement and would be eligible for the Psychological Associate classification. 

The starting pay is $61.05 per hour*, plus excellent, prorated benefits. 

• *Pay includes $6.00/hour add-on for Doctorate and $5/hour add-on for WI licensure.
• $2,000 sign-on bonus applies to those with no prior state service in the last five years, who stay with WMHI in the position until completing probation. Bonus will be split, $1,000 upon hire and $1,000 after completing probation. 
• 12-month probationary period is required. Pay schedule and range is 12/60. 
• Pay for current or former state employees will be set based on the rules that apply to compensation for the applicable transaction. 

All applicants who may be appointed to this position 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 the facility or medical personnel directed by the facility prior to their start date.

DHS does not sponsor work visas for this position, 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 all of the following:

• License or eligible for licensure as a Psychologist in the State of Wisconsin. Eligible is defined as: you currently hold a licensure as a Psychologist in another state and are eligible for licensure in the State of Wisconsin, you have taken the Examination for the Professional Practice in Psychology (EPPP) and are awaiting results, or you possess an American Board of Professional Psychology ABPP Diploma. Must be fully licensed at the time of hire.
• Experience administering and interpreting tests of cognitive ability and personality functioning typically used with youth and adult psychiatric patients (e.g. Wechsler Intelligence Scales and Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory).
• Experience producing consumer-oriented reports that are responsive to referral questions and patient needs.
• Experience providing group and individual psychological treatment services. 

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

• Experience performing and documenting mental status assessments.
• Experience working as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Experience working in an inpatient behavioral health setting.
• Experience conducting forensic evaluation, including competency to stand trial. 
• Experience providing forensic treatment, including restoration to competency.

Your letter of qualifications is limited to 2 pages. For a guide on developing your resume and letter of qualifications and what should be included in these materials, click here.

Applying is easy! Click “Apply for Job” to start your application process.  Sign into your account or create an account before applying for the job. Follow the steps outlined in the application process to submit your application. 

Helpful Information: 

• Once your application is submitted, no changes are allowed. Click “Save” to allow changes to your application as needed before submitting by the deadline. 
• You may want to save a copy of the job posting for referencing after the deadline.
• Submitted materials will be evaluated by a panel of job experts according to the qualifications above. 
• Please monitor your email for communications related to this position. 
• Current or former permanent, classified, state employees must complete the online application process to be considered. 
• If viewing through an external site, please apply directly at Wisc.Jobs. 
• 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 Mike Sansom at MichaelJ.Sansom@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.

You will be required to attach your current resume in a Word or PDF compatible format and answer one or more questions. 

Applications will be accepted until the position has 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.  Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted.