(Casual Hire) Mental Health Clinician

University of Hawaii • Honolulu, HI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The University of Hawai‘i’s College of Social Sciences, Department of Psychology, is hiring a temporary Casual Hire Mental Health Clinician at UH Mānoa. The position is expected to begin approximately December 1, 2026, and may continue for up to one year from the start date, though it may end sooner depending on funding availability and program needs. The position is scheduled for 8 hours per week and is limited to 19 hours per week or less. The salary is $26.69 per hour.

The clinician conducts mental health assessments in accordance with Hawai‘i Department of Education Clinical Standards, provides weekly services to identified clients, and co-develops and delivers training supports for school mental health programs. The role includes travel to schools or other project sites and other duties as assigned. Casual Hire appointments are temporary; Casual Hire employees are not eligible for most benefits provided to regular BOR and Civil Service employees, such as paid leave and holidays.

Requirements

• Baccalaureate degree in Psychology from an accredited college or university.
• Familiarity with conducting mental health assessments.
• Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to maintain professional integrity and work effectively and harmoniously with others as a team member.
• Ability to present ideas clearly and effectively.
• Ability to exercise independent and mature judgment and make decisions, and to seek supervision when appropriate.
• Knowledge of youth psychopathology, diagnoses and diagnostic assessment, and mental health treatment planning.
• General knowledge of research designs and basic analyses.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in Clinical or Counseling Psychology.
• One to three years of clinical experience during or after graduate training, including conducting mental health assessments.
• At least one year of clinical experience with children and families.
• Strong working knowledge of and proficiency in evidence-based assessment and treatment strategies for children and families.
• Experience with research and evaluation and disseminating findings through technical reports, presentations, trainings, and peer-reviewed published journals.

Responsibilities

• Conduct mental health assessments in accordance with Hawai‘i Department of Education Clinical Standards, including assessments for eligibility determination, diagnostic clarification, or annual summaries.
• Provide weekly services to identified clients needing assistance with mental health concerns.
• Co-develop and provide training supports to school mental health programs across primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention efforts, such as socioemotional learning programs and classroom management training for teachers.
• Travel to schools or other project sites.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time