Clinical Psychologist

This is a full-time position with the Department of Social Services at the South Dakota Human Services Center, Yankton, SD. For more information on DSS, please visit https://dss.sd.gov.

The duties of this position include:

• multidisciplinary treatment team consultation;
• individual psychotherapy;
• group psychotherapy;
• forensic evaluations;
• psychological evaluations assessing personality and cognitive functioning;
• supervision of clinical psychology doctoral students.

As an employee of the State of South Dakota, you will qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Further information on the program can be found at https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/repay-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service#qualifying-employment.

Licenses and Certifications:

A doctoral degree in clinical psychology, or candidacy in a doctoral program in clinical psychology, which leads to eligibility for licensure in the State of South Dakota.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

Knowledge of:

• inpatient mental health treatment;
• adult and adolescent psychopathology;
• psychological evaluations to assess;
• intellectual ability;
• cognitive functioning;
• personality and psychopathology;
• evidence-based treatments particularly in the area of short-term individual psychotherapy.

Ability to:

• administer and interpret psychological tests;
• produce clear and concise psychological evaluation reports;
• conduct individual psychotherapy;
• communicate effectively with treatment team.

This position is exempt from the Civil Service Act.

Successful applicant(s) will be required to undergo a background investigation. An arrest/conviction record will not necessarily bar employment. Successful applicant(s) will undergo an abuse and neglect screening. Offers of employment are conditional upon successful completion of a drug screening.

The State of South Dakota does not sponsor work visas for new or existing employees. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete an Employment Eligibility Verification, Form I-9. The State of South Dakota as an employer will be using E-Verify to complete employment eligibility verification upon hire.

The State of South Dakota offers employer paid health insurance plus eleven paid holidays, generous vacation and sick leave accrual, dental, vision, and other insurance options, and retirement benefits. You can view our benefits information at https://bhr.sd.gov/job-seekers/work-for-state-government/. This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.