Behavioral specialist - Intern - 60064753

• Conducts clinical interviews, chart reviews, behavioral observations, staff consultation, and related documentation for initial and annual psychological evaluations under the clinical supervision of a licensed psychologist.
• Attends Recovery Team meetings on assigned living areas, participates in the formulation of treatment plans, and completes related documentation under the clinical supervision of a licensed psychologist.
• Facilitates assigned evidence-based specialty treatment group, provides group coverage for additional groups, and completes related documentation under the clinical supervision of a licensed psychologist.
• Provides individual mental health treatment to assigned residents to include psychotherapy and behavior plans under the clinical supervision of a licensed psychologist.
• Conducts clinical interviews/administers assessment tool, chart reviews, behavioral observations, staff consultation, and related documentation for routine Suicide Risk Assessments and Violence Risk Assessments under the clinical supervision of a licensed psychologist.
• Attends hospital meetings and trainings to include American Psychological Association accredited internship program meetings.
• May provide supervision of supervision to masters or bachelor level interns and paraprofessional staff under the clincal supervision of a licensed psychologist.
• 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 clinical, counseling or behavioral psychology.
• Knowledge of psychological testing principles and practices.
• Ability to administer and interpret psychological tests.
• Ability to prepare psychological reports.
• Ability to analyze and interpret psychological data.
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Notice

The candidate for this position has already been selected through the Association of Psychology Postdoctoral and Internship Center’ National Match Program, which is a requirement for American Psychological Association accredited doctoral psychology internship programs. This process involved internship applicants submitting documentation of current enrollment in a clinical or counseling psychology APA accredited doctoral academic program with all coursework complete with the exception of dissertation or research requirements, documentation of number of hours of supervised clinical experience, completion of all practicum experiences required by the applicant’s academic program, four essays, and remote interviews with two licensed psychologists or doctoral level psychology clinicians employed at Northeast Florida State Hospital (NEFSH). Eligible applicants were ranked and on February 21, 2026, the National Match Services informed NEFSH which ranked applicants would fill our three intern positions for the 2026-2027 training year.

Minimum Qualifications

A master's degree from an accredited college or university in counseling or psychology.

Benefits: of Working for the State of Florida:

Health insurance Life insurance; $25,000 policy is free plus option to purchase additional life insurance Dental, vision and supplemental insurance Retirement plan options, including employer contributions

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Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year; Flexible Spending Accounts; Opportunities for career advancement Tuition waiver for public college courses

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• 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).
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• 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.
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• All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.