Senior Behavioral Analyst

overview

the 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.

northeast florida state hospital (nefsh) is a 613-bed, licensed mental health treatment facility located in macclenny, established in 1959 as the largest state operated civil treatment facility.

to be considered for this position responses to the qualifying questions are required and must be verifiable based on your submitted application.

this is a highly responsible and professional position serving as the senior behavioral analyst within the psychology unit. The ideal candidate will be a collaborative team player who works across sections within the program office. This role requires independent judgment, a proactive approach to responsibilities, and exceptional attention to detail. If you are driven, organized, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we encourage you to apply.

• provide psychological assessment and treatment services to an inpatient adult population at nefsh as a florida licensed psychologist. Assessments include routine hospital forms, violence risk assessments, suicide risk assessments, forensic evaluations, and psychological testing (e.g., memory, personality, iq). Treatment services include individual and group psychotherapy. Assist the director with administrative responsibilities, research, and special projects. Serve as the director of intern training.
• develop and coordinate the psychology internship program. Ensure compliance with licensing regulations, appic requirements, and apa guidelines. Organize appic and apa initiatives, including applications and self-studies, to support a comprehensive, outcome-oriented management system. Provide training to interns, coordinate requirements with clinical instructors, chair internship meetings, and organize intern rotation and seminar schedules.
• facilitate assigned evidence-based specialty treatment groups, provide group coverage for additional groups, and complete related documentation.
• may act in the absence of the supervisor and assist the director with various assignments and special projects.
• conduct clinical interviews, chart reviews, behavioral observations, staff consultation, and related documentation for initial and annual psychological evaluations. May administer and interpret psychological instruments.
• conduct clinical interviews and administer assessment tools for routine suicide risk assessments and violence risk assessments. Serve on the suicide risk assessment team for complex evaluations.
• attend recovery team meetings on assigned living areas, participate in treatment plan formulation, and complete related documentation.
• attend hospital meetings and trainings including apa-accredited internship program meetings.
• provide individual mental health treatment to residents, including psychotherapy and behavior plans.
• perform other duties as assigned.

• 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 relationships with others.

• licensed florida psychologist.
• doctorate in clinical or counseling psychology…