SENIOR BEHAVIORAL ANALYST - F/C-LW - 60074408
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SENIOR BEHAVIORAL ANALYST - F/C-LW - 60074408Date: Dec 16, 2024The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. For more information click on our E-Verify Website ( .RequisitionNo: 843280Agency: Children and FamiliesWorking Title: SENIOR BEHAVIORAL ANALYST - F/C-LW - 60074408Pay Plan: Career ServicePosition Number: 60074408Salary: $105,000.00 - $118,000.00 AnnuallyPosting Closing Date: 01/10/2025Total Compensation Estimator Tool ( Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) is the state of Florida's social services agency. The agency oversees services for child safety, fostering, adoption, domestic violence, adult protective services, refugees, homelessness, mental health, substance abuse, childcare providers, human trafficking and public assistance. The agency's mission is to work in partnership with local communities to protect the vulnerable, promote strong and economically self-sufficient families, and advance personal and family recovery and resiliency.Within DCF, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health (SAMH) Program office is recognized as the single state authority for substance abuse and mental health services. The Office of SAMH is statutorily responsible for the planning, evaluation, and implementation of a comprehensive statewide system of care for the prevention, treatment, and recovery of children and adults with serious mental illnesses or substance use disorders.North Florida Evaluation and Treatment Center (NFETC) is a 216 bed, all male, forensic, mental health rehabilitation facility. The Center is located in northeast Gainesville, Florida on 639 picturesque acres with regular sightings of deer, turkey, and other wildlife. NFETC employs a variety of entry level to leadership positions including food service, maintenance, direct care, nurses, counselors, rehab therapists, medical doctors, security, psychiatrists, and psychologists.NORTHEAST FLORIDA STATE HOSPITAL IS A TOBACCO FREE FACILITY.TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION RESPONSES TO THE QUALIFYING QUESTIONS ARE REQUIRED AND MUST BE VERIFIABLE BASED ON YOUR SUBMITTED APPLICATION.North Florida Evaluation and Treatment Center Hospital is hiring a Licensed Psychologist to provide comprehensive psychological services to both civil and forensic patients. The role involves therapy, assessments, crisis interventions, and legal evaluations in a dynamic, multidisciplinary setting. The ideal candidate will excel in both clinical and forensic psychology, committed to delivering high-quality care.Specific Duties and Responsibilities include:+ Clinical Care: Provide individual and group therapy, crisis interventions, and develop tailored treatment plans.+ Assessments: Administer psychological tests and gather collateral information for accurate diagnosis.+ Forensic Services: Prepare court reports and testify on diagnostic findings and treatment progress.+ Consultation: Collaborate with medical staff and legal agencies to enhance patient care and provide expert insights.+ Research: Engage in quality improvement initiatives and program development.+ Performs other related duties, as required.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required for the position:+ Knowledge of the theories and principles of psychology.+ Knowledge of psychological testing principles and practices.+ Knowledge of methods of compiling, organizing, analyzing and interpreting data.+ Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures.+ Ability to develop policies, procedures and standards.+ Ability to analyze and interpret psychological data.+ Ability to provide consultation, advice and training to others.+ Ability to formulate and implement goals and objectives.+ Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.+ Ability to communicate effectively.+ Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship with others.+ Ability to d demonstrate exceptional diagnostic and therapeutic skills paired with effective communication, fostering high-quality patient care.Minimum Qualifications:+ Licensed Florida Psychologist.Preference will be given to applicants who have:+ Experience with civil and forensic patients.+ Experience in providing court testimony.+ Experience in crisis management and research in mental health.+ Certification in forensic psychology or related training.Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:+ Health insurance+ Life insurance; $25,000 policy is free plus option to purchase additional life insurance+ Dental, vision and supplemental insurance+ Retirement plan options, including employer contributions+ (For more information, please click www.myfrs.com );+ Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year;+ Flexible Spending Accounts;+ Opportunities for career advancement+ Tuition waiver for public college coursesFor a more complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com .DCF EMPLOYMENT DISCLOSURESUS CITIZEN REQUIREMENT Only US citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers will be hired.SELECTIVE SERVICE SYSTEM REGISTRATION All selected male candidates born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion into an authorized position unless they are registered with the Selective Service System (SSS). Verification of Selective Service registration will be conducted prior to hire. For more information, please visit the SSS website: .RETIREE NOTICE If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be suspended or voided, and you required to repay all benefits received depending upon the date of your retirement.BACKGROUND SCREENING It is the policy of the Florida Department of Children and Families that any applicant being considered for employment must successfully complete a State and National criminal history check as a condition of employment before beginning employment, and, if applicable, also be screened in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, F.S., and Chapter 408, F.S. No applicant may begin employment until the background screening results are received, reviewed for any disqualifying offenses, and approved by the Agency. Background screening shall include, but not be limited to, fingerprinting for State and Federal criminal records checks through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and may include local criminal history checks through local law enforcement agencies.The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-###-####). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.VETERANS' PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans' Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans' Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans' Preference documentation requirements are available by clickinghere ( . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.Location:GAINESVILLE, FL, US, 32641Nearest Major Market:Gainesville