Senior Behavioral Analyst

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Requisition No:868337

Working Title:

SENIOR BEHAVIORAL ANALYST -

Salary: $3,232.62 bi-weekly (Salary commensurate with knowledge and experience.)

Contact Person:
Dr. Tracy Shelby,

To be considered for a position with the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice:

All fields in the Candidate Profile must be completed (an attached resume is not a substitution for the information required on the candidate profile).

Work history, duties and responsibilities, hours worked, supervisor’s name, supervisor’s work number, and formal education fields, etc. must be filled out to determine qualifications for this position.

The essential function of this position is to provide monitoring, technical assistance and consultation regarding delivery of mental health, substance abuse and developmental disability services in Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) residential commitment programs in the North Region. The position is responsible for assisting DJJ mental health, substance abuse and developmental disability providers and staff in implementing efficient and effective mental health, substance abuse and developmental disability services within DJJ facilities and programs in accordance with Department rules, policy, and state and federal laws.

Provides on-site clinical training and technical assistance to DJJ Residential Commitment Programs regarding the provision and delivery of mental health, substance abuse and developmental disability services on an as-needed basis. Conducts follow-up site visit reviews of DJJ facilities as needed.

Assists in pre-operation and post-operation review of mental health, substance abuse, and developmental disability services in residential commitment programs upon request.

Provide day-to-day guidance and operational advice to mental health and substance abuse clinicians, facility administrators and DJJ staff on issues pertaining to mental health, substance abuse and development disability services.

Assists the Office of Health Services (OHS) and Office of Residential Services in the evaluation of the delivery of mental health, substance abuse and developmental disability services and implementation of corrective action plans in programs with failed or limited compliance ratings on Quality Improvement Standards or clinical audits resulting in deficiencies pertaining to mental health and substance abuse services.

Provides contractual technical expert assistance for all program areas and the Bureau of Contracts, including participation in the competitive procurement process as an OHS Evaluator/Negotiator for mental health, substance abuse and developmental disability services and participate in pre-op and post op reviews.

Ability to organize work, coordinate with others as necessary, and work independently.

Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and the creation of Power Point presentations.

Ability to communicate effectively with strong verbal and written communication skills including public speaking.

Ability to conduct research and formulate policy recommendations.

Preference will be given to candidates with:

• A doctoral degree or master’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in psychology, counseling or clinical social work is required.
• At least two years clinical experience in delivery of mental health and substance abuse services preferably associated with youth correctional facilities.
• Experience in trauma treatment and informed care, gender specific services and behavioral therapy within juvenile justice settings, as well as substance abuse therapy and treatment.
• Licensure as a psychologist under Chapter 490, F.S., or…