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Requisition No: 873324 

Agency: Children and Families

Working Title: SENIOR BEHAVIORAL ANALYST - 60010042

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 60010042 

Salary:  $3,230.77 Bi-weekly 

Posting Closing Date: 06/11/2026 

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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.

Within DCF, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health (SAMH) Program office is recognized as the single state authority for substance abuse and mental health services. The Office of SAMH is statutorily responsible for the planning, evaluation, and implementation of a comprehensive statewide system of care for the prevention, treatment, and recovery of children and adults with serious mental illnesses or substance use disorders.

Northeast Florida State Hospital (NEFSH) is a 613-bed, licensed mental health treatment facility that provides person-centered services to adults suffering from severe and persistent mental illness. The hospital, located in Macclenny, was established in 1959 and is the largest state operated civil treatment facility. 

NORTHEAST FLORIDA STATE HOSPITAL IS A TOBACCO FREE 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 seamlessly across all sections within the program office. This role requires the use of 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.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities include:

• 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 directed by the Director of Psychology.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required for the position:

• 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.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Licensed Florida Psychologist.
• Doctorate in Clinical or Counseling psychology from an APA (American Psychological Association) approved program.
• Completion of an APA accredited internship in Clinical or Counseling Psychology.
• Two years' experience in clinical psychology which can include both internship and post-doctoral residency.

Preference will be given to applicants who have:

• 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.

Candidate Profile (application) must be completed in its entirety.

• Include supervisor names and phone numbers for all periods of employment.
• Account for and explain any gaps in employment so that the hiring process is not delayed.
• Experience, education, training, knowledge, skills and/or abilities as well as responses to pre-qualifying questions must be verifiable to meet the minimum qualifications. 
• It is unacceptable to use the statement "See Resume" in place of responding to qualifying questions and entering work history.
• If you experience problems applying online, please call the People First Service Center at (877) 562-7287.

Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:

• 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.
• For a more complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.

DCF EMPLOYMENT DISCLOSURES

US CITIZEN REQUIREMENT Only US citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers will be hired.

SELECTIVE SERVICE SYSTEM REGISTRATION All selected male candidates born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion into an authorized position unless they are registered with the Selective Service System (SSS).  Verification of Selective Service registration will be conducted prior to hire.  For more information, please visit the SSS website: http://www.sss.gov.

RETIREE NOTICE If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be suspended or voided, and you required to repay all benefits received depending upon the date of your retirement.

BACKGROUND SCREENING It is the policy of the Florida Department of Children and Families that any applicant being considered for employment must successfully complete a State and National criminal history check as a condition of employment before beginning employment, and, if applicable, also be screened in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, F.S., and Chapter 408, F.S.  No applicant may begin employment until the background screening results are received, reviewed for any disqualifying offenses, and approved by the Agency.  Background screening shall include, but not be limited to, fingerprinting for State and Federal criminal records checks through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and may include local criminal history checks through local law enforcement agencies.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

VETERANS' PREFERENCE.  Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans' Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply.  Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements.  Candidates claiming Veterans' Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code.  Veterans' Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here.  All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.