State of Florida·Macclenny, Florida
Provide psychological assessments and treatment services, including individual and group psychotherapy, for an inpatient adult population. Conduct risk assessments and forensic evaluations while assisting the Director with administrative and research projects.
07/27/2026 Total Compensation Estimator ToolThe 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. MULTIPLE VACANCIES 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.
Conducts clinical interviews, chart reviews, behavioral observations, staff consultation, and related documentation for initial and annual psychological evaluations.
May also complete forensic reports to the Court and internal forensic assessments as well as administer and interpret psychological instruments.
Attends Recovery Team meetings on assigned living areas, participates in the formulation of treatment plans, and completes related documentation.
Facilitates assigned evidence-based specialty treatment group, provides group coverage for additional groups, and completes related documentation.
Provides individual mental health treatment to assigned residents to include psychotherapy and behavior plans.
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.
May act in the absence of the supervisor and provide assistance to the Director with various assignments and special projects.
Attends hospital meetings and trainings to include American Psychological Association accredited internship program meetings.
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.
Completion of Mandt training, CPR, First Aid.
Physical abilties: stooping, bending and lifting up to 10 pounds, contact with residents who may become verbally and physically aggressive, prolonged walking and sitting, mobility around large campus setting including exposure to weather elements typical of Florida, and sight and auditory interactions with residents, family members, staff.
A doctorate from an accredited college or university in psychology, one year of supervised internship experience in professional psychology, and two years of professional experience in psychology.
Candidate Profile (application) must be complete in its entirety.
Include supervisor names and phone numbers including current place of employment. *Gaps 3 months or more must be addressed – you will need to account for and explain any gaps in employment including unemployment.
You can either list these in your application under Period of Employment or attach a word document listing your gaps.
Experience, education, training, knowledge, skills and/or abilities as well as responses to pre-qualifying questions must be verifiable to meet the minimum qualifications.
If claiming Right to First Interview, candidate MUST attach a copy of your official layoff letter when applying.
This only applies to employees laid off from Career Service positions.
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.
Market context
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