Florida Department of Children and Families · 1 day ago
SENIOR BEHAVIORAL ANALYST - 60010042
Macclenny, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expThe Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) is the state of Florida’s social services agency. They are seeking a Senior Behavioral Analyst to provide psychological assessment and treatment services to an inpatient adult population, as well as oversee the Psychology Internship Program and contribute to the overall mental health treatment strategy at Northeast Florida State Hospital.
Child CareGovernmentHealth CareNon Profit
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
This is work providing psychological assessment and treatment services to an inpatient adult population at Northeast Florida State Hospital as a Florida licensed psychologist. Psychological assessments involve independent completion of routine hospital forms, violence risk assessments, suicide risk assessments, forensic evaluations, and psychological testing (e.g., memory testing, personality testing, and intelligence testing). Treatment services include individual and group psychotherapy. Assists the Director with administrative responsibilities, research, and special projects. This position serves as the Director of Intern Training
Develops and coordinates the Psychology Internship Program. Ensures that Psychology Internship Program complies with psychological licensing regulations, APPIC requirements, and APA guidelines. Organizes and coordinates all APPIC and APA initiatives, including applications and self-studies, in support of implementing a comprehensive, outcome oriented management system. Provides training to interns, coordinates program requirements with clinical instructors, chairs internship meetings, and organizes intern rotation and seminar schedule, to enhance information systems at NEFSH
Facilitates assigned evidence-based specialty treatment group, provides group coverage for additional groups, and completes related documentation
May act in the absence of the supervisor and provide assistance to the Director with various assignments and special projects
Conducts clinical interviews, chart reviews, behavioral observations, staff consultation, and related documentation for initial and annual psychological evaluations. May also administer and interpret psychological instruments
Conducts clinical interviews/administers assessment tool, chart reviews, behavioral observations, staff consultation, and related documentation for routine Suicide Risk Assessments and for Violence Risk Assessments. Serves on the Suicide Risk Assessment team to complete complex, high profile Suicide Risk Assessments
Attends Recovery Team meetings on assigned living areas, participates in the formulation of treatment plans, and completes related documentation
Attends hospital meetings and trainings to include American Psychological Association accredited internship program meetings
Provides individual mental health treatment to assigned residents to include psychotherapy and behavior plans
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Licensed Florida Psychologist
Doctorate in Clinical or Counseling psychology from an APA (American Psychological Association) approved program
Completed an APA accredited internship in Clinical or Counseling Psychology
3 years of professional experience post internship, which includes both licensed and unlicensed professional work provided appropriate levels of supervision
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
Preferred
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
Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits.
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Company
Florida Department of Children and Families
Florida DCF offers public assistance, child welfare, and protective services.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Peter K. Kennedy, MHA, FACHE
Chief Hospital Administrator (System CEO)
Nevin Smith
CFO
Recent News
2025-08-03
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