Sand Ridge Secure Treatment Center (SRSTC), and agency of the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS)  is seeking a Psychiatrist.  This position provides direct psychiatric services to patients in accordance with established institution policy, treatment methods, and goals of patients.  Duties include prescribing medications and treatments; consultation with patient and family; participates in staffings or case conferences and other clinical/administrative meetings as required; provides consultation to community agencies including courts.

Special Notes: Due to the nature of the position, all applicants who may be appointed to this position will be required to allow the DHS to conduct a background check to determine whether the circumstances of any conviction may be related to the job being filled.  Must possess possess a license to practice medicine in the State of Wisconsin plus have completed an approved residency program in Psychiatry.  Must be Board Certified in General Psychiatry within three years of hire.

Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of short and long range treatment planning techniques; Psychiatric/Medical Services; Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorder (DSM IV) categories.  Clear written and oral communication skills.  Time management skills.  Ability to provide evaluation and treatment of mentally ill and mentally disordered patients.

How To Apply: To be considered for this position, you will need to create an account and apply online.  For instructions, click on the following link:  http://wisc.jobs/public/job_view.asp?annoid=60077&jobid=59592&index=true

You must apply online to be considered for this position.  Application materials will not be accepted if received in an e-mail, as a hard copy or a fax.  If you are unable to complete the materials due to a disability, encounter technical issues or need assistance using the system, please contact the Office of State Employment Relations at wiscjobs@wisconsin.gov or 608-267-1012.  Please provide your complete phone number in your message. You will be required to upload a current resume and complete a civil service examination.  Your responses to the exam will be used to determine your eligibility for this vacancy.  Resumes may not be substituted for answering these questions.  Resumes are for supplemental purposes only and will not be reviewed.  Questions regarding the examination can be directed to Dan Grogan at 608-266-5426 or dan.grogan@dhs.wisconsin.gov.

The application deadline is Friday, August 3.  Application materials will be evaluated and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process.

An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.