Director of Psychological Services

4 weeks ago


Tallahassee, Florida, United States My Florida Corp Defunct Full time

Job Summary:

The Florida Department of Children and Families is seeking a highly qualified and experienced individual to fill the position of Director of Psychological Services. This role will serve as the Psychological Services Director within the SAMH program office, collaborating with each section within the program office and utilizing independent judgment to carry out duties and responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provides onsite clinical/therapeutic duties at State Mental Health Treatment Facilities, including report writing, therapeutic interventions, risk assessments, and clinical supervision of unlicensed clinicians.
  • Reviews adult forensic facility admission packets, documenting diagnoses, signs, symptoms, and reported medical conditions, and determining the appropriateness for commitment.
  • Contacts DCF legal counsel for review and response, and provides consultation to other adult forensic facility admission packet reviewers as needed.
  • Reviews High Profile cases being considered for step-down from a secure forensic facility to a civil facility or for Conditional Release.
  • Reviews and approves transfer requests for residents in state contracted facilities.
  • Initiates contact with DCF legal counsel when indicated, and juvenile court officials as needed.
  • Works with the DCF Contract Manager to ensure compliance.
  • Reviews performance data and responds accordingly based on status of the information.
  • Testifies at legal hearings when ordered or asked.
  • Manages monthly reports from MEs, maintains JITP evaluator list, and maintains correspondence with contracted programs at times in a trouble shooting capacity, and at other times, to coordinate services for youth.

Requirements:

  • A doctorate from an accredited college or university in psychology, one year of supervised internship experience in professional psychology, and four years of professional experience in psychology.
  • Knowledge of psychological testing principles and practices, methods of compiling, organizing, analyzing and interpreting data, program planning and evaluation, supervision and management, administrative principles and practices, and ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations policies and procedures.
  • Ability to develop policies, procedures and standards, analyze and interpret psychological data, provide consultation, advice and training to others, and manage a hospital psychological services program.

Benefits:

  • 25,000 policy is free plus option to purchase additional life insurance
  • Dental, vision and supplemental insurance
  • Retirement plan options, including employer contributions
  • Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year
  • Flexible Spending Accounts

Equal Employment Opportunity:

The Florida Department of Children and Families is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. We are committed to creating an inclusive work environment that values diversity, equity, and inclusion.

How to Apply:

To apply for this position, please submit your application through the People First Service Center. We look forward to reviewing your application.



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