Forensic Specialist

Bridgeway Center, Inc. (BCI) is seeking a compassionate, reliable individual who wants to make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals involved with the behavioral health criminal justice system in Okaloosa and Walton Counties.

The Forensic Specialist will track individuals in the Okaloosa and Walton County jails, state treatment facilities or community who have been referred for a mental health competency evaluation as part of their judicial proceedings. The Forensic Specialist will collaborate with state hospitals, jails, court administrators and judges to ensure the individual’s needs are met. This is an excellent opportunity for candidates interested in building a career in Human Services.

The Forensic Specialist serves as a consistent, supportive presence for individuals moving through the forensic mental health system.

The ideal candidate is outgoing, dependable, and comfortable working independently while remaining part of a collaborative professional team of stakeholders. They communicate easily with BCI departments and external stakeholders, multi-task effectively, and maintain a calm, professional demeanor — even in challenging situations — to ensure every individual has a positive and supportive experience.

At BCI, you’ll be part of a dynamic and innovative team dedicated to improving the quality of life for the individuals we serve. As a Forensic Specialist, your work will be both rewarding and impactful, as you help individuals work toward stability and make a difference every day in their lives.

We provide comprehensive training, mentoring, and coaching throughout your onboarding process to ensure your success and professional growth, along with real opportunities to grow your career within BCI.

• The opportunity to provide steady, compassionate support to individuals working toward behavioral health stability
• Room to grow your career within a stable, mission-driven organization
• A generally consistent Monday through Friday daytime schedule

• Eleven (11) Paid Holidays
• Seventeen (17) days per year of PTO
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Match
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Health Care / Dependent Care Reimbursement Program
• Employer Paid $15,000.00 Life Insurance
• Teladoc
• Health Insurance
• Vision / Dental Insurance

• Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice preferred or a related field (such as Criminology, Psychology, Social Work, Sociology, or Human Services).
• Able to travel locally and to other counties.
• Must be at least twenty-one (21) years old and possess a valid Florida Driver’s License (see Pre-Employment Requirements for the driving record standard).

• Applicants must be able to pass an Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) Medicaid and Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) Level II background check (Clearinghouse Education and Awareness Website: )
• National Sex Offender Registry search
• Office of Inspector General (OIG) check (if you have previously worked for DCF, including Contract or Subcontract Provider)
• Drug screen
• Tuberculosis (TB) test
• Applicants must be at least twenty-one (21) years old and possess a valid Florida Driver’s License with no more than three (3) points on their driving record to be insured under BCI’s automobile insurance policy.

• Ability to display sensitivity to all persons and cultures.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of community resources or the ability to become knowledgeable.
• Demonstrate a positive, supportive, and motivating approach when working with individuals served.
• Maintain and promote professionalism.
• Uphold and promote BCI’s…