State of Florida·Gainesville, Florida
Conduct physical examinations and provide general medical diagnostic and prescriptive care for residents at a forensic mental health facility. Coordinate with medical specialists and ensure adherence to preventive medicine practices and department operating procedures.
08/03/2026 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. North Florida Evaluation and Treatment Center (NFETC) is a 216 bed, all male, forensic, mental health rehabilitation facility. The Center is located in northeast Gainesville, Florida on 639 picturesque acres with regular sightings of deer, turkey, and other wildlife. NFETC employs a variety of entry level to leadership positions including food service, maintenance, direct care, nurses, counselors, rehab therapists, medical doctors, security, psychiatrists, and psychologists. NORTH FLORIDA EVALUATION AND TREATMENT FACILITY 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 that will serve as a Senior Physician - Primary Care. 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:
Conducts physical examinations on new admissions and annually thereafter, in accordance with Department of Children and Family (DCF) Operating Procedures and NFETC policy and operating procedures, documenting completely, accurately, and legibly.
Performs general medical diagnostic and prescriptive work for all residents in accordance with standards.
Insures that preventive practices and procedures are followed in accordance with DCF Operating Procedures for Preventive Medicine.
Refers residents to medical specialists and facilities in the community for necessary treatment and insures that diagnostic, treatment, and consultative reports are evaluated and utilized.
Employee attends yearly training in the following: CPR, First Aid, Mandt, Bloodborne Pathogens, Biomedical Waste and Critical Event Training (the latter 3 being under the umbrella of Adapt Training) and employee has annual TB testing done.
Other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: required for the position:
Knowledge of the principles and practices of program management and delivery of mental health services.
Knowledge of mental health, psychiatric principles, practices and techniques.
Knowledge of human anatomy and physiology.
Ability to perform complete psychiatric and mental health assessments of patients.
Ability to manage mental health disorders and care of patients.
Ability to identify and evaluate illnesses and/or disorders.
Ability to compile and evaluate mental health assessments, medical histories and other clinical and laboratory data.
Ability to initiate diagnostic laboratory tests and evaluate the results.
Ability to prescribe/alter and administer appropriate medications for specific illnesses.
Ability to work with patients having a variety of mental psychiatric disorders and physical problems.
Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments.
Ability to apply the consultative process in problem-solving activities.
Ability to communicate effectively.
Ability to develop and implement various program monitoring methodologies and techniques.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
ATTESTATION BY STAFF OF POSITION ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS These requirements are considered a term and condition of employment in my current job position:
Must be able to travel up 17 stairs and 50 feet in 30 seconds.
Must be able to go up and down 17 stairs 8 times in 8 hours.
Must have normal vision and hearing, including use of corrective devices.
Must be able to work with or around cleaning chemicals and supplies.
Must be able to do repetitive movements with arms, hands, neck and head; up to 60 movements in 1 hour.
Must be able to demonstrate competency in all areas of training, some of which requires physical activity such as CPR, MANDT and Heimlich training.
Must be able to bend, twist, turn, kneel, push and stoop 10 times in one hour, if necessary.
Must be able to physically operate all equipment necessary to do job tasks, including using a keyboard for 1 hour.
Must be able to lift 20 pounds or drag 150 pounds for 3 feet distance.
Must be able to carry up to 15 pounds up 17 stairs in 1 minute.
Must be able to sit and/or stand for 1 hour without a break.
Must be able to walk 800 feet without stopping in 5 minutes.
Must be able to work 16 hour shifts on occasion.
Must be able to remain alert for a period of 1 to 16 hours including normal breaks.
Must be able to drive an EZ Go or vehicle up to 3 hours at one time if job essential.
Licensure as a physician pursuant to Chapter 458, Florida Statutes, and two years of post-licensure professional experience in the practice of medicine; or Licensure as an osteopathic physician pursuant to Chapter 459, Florida Statutes, and two years of post-licensure professional experience in the practice of osteopathic medicine; or A current public psychiatry certificate issued by the Florida Board of Medical Examiners pursuant to Section 458.3165, Florida Statutes. Certification by a recognized board in a medical specialty area can substitute for the required experience.
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.
Market context
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