REGIONAL MENTAL HEALTH CONSULTANT - 80080612

Requisition No: 867649 

Agency: Juvenile Justice

Working Title: REGIONAL MENTAL HEALTH CONSULTANT - 80080612

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 80080612 

Salary:  $3,394.25 Bi-Weekly 

Posting Closing Date: 01/09/2026 

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THIS IS AN INTERNAL AGENCY OPPORTUNITY

 FOR CURRENT DJJ EMPLOYEES ONLY

***ATTENTION CANDIDATES***

All fields in the Candidate Profile must be completed (an attached resume is not a substitution for the information required on the candidate profile).

Work history, duties and responsibilities, hours worked, supervisor’s name, supervisor’s work number, and formal education fields, etc. must be filled out to determine qualifications for this position.

LOCATION, CONTACT AND SALARY INFORMATION:

Location:  Office of Health Services - Statewide

Salary:  $3,394.25 bi-weekly. (Salary commensurate with knowledge and experience.) (In accordance with current spending restrictions, an internal promotion into the position will be filled at the minimum of the pay grade or up to 5% of the employee’s current rate, whichever is higher.)

Contact Person: Dr. Tracy Shelby, (850) 717-2413 

DESCRIPTION:

This position completes advanced-level independent work. It requires extensive knowledge of counseling techniques, work principles and practices. It reports to the Office of Health Services Director of Mental Health and Substance Services who oversees the section.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assists programs who are experiencing a high volume of complex youth with behavior modification needs. Assists with general wellness practices for employees and is a liaison to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), when applicable. Assists with the development of policies and interpretive guidelines relating to mental health substance abuse treatment services provided to DJJ employees. Maintains liaison with public and private agencies that impact the department’s mental health services and substance abuse services delivery system.  Participates in workgroups, committees, councils to represent the department and the Office of Health Services on such workgroups.  Research current clinical professional development and disseminates appropriate and timely information to mental health and substance abuse staff.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Ability to organize work, coordinate with others as necessary, and work independently.

Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and the creation of Power Point presentations.

Ability to communicate effectively with strong verbal and written communication skills including public speaking.

Ability to conduct research and formulate policy recommendations.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Licensure as a psychologist under Chapter 490, F.S., or Licensure as a mental health counselor, clinical social worker or marriage and family therapist under Chapter 491, F.S., is required.

Current Department of Juvenile Justice employee.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

A doctoral degree or master’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in psychology, counseling or clinical social work is required.

At least two years of clinical experience in delivery of mental health and substance abuse services preferably associated with youth correctional facilities.

Experience in trauma treatment and informed care, gender specific services and behavioral therapy within juvenile justice settings, as well as substance abuse therapy and treatment.  

TRAVEL:

This position requires traveling across the state to provide training and technical assistance in DJJ facilities and programs, as needed.  

SPECIAL NOTES:

All prospective candidates will be subject to a sex offender check, criminal background checks (state, local, and national) and pre-employment drug screening for direct care positions.

DJJ participates in E-Verify (Employment Eligibility).

When identified on a position description, a valid driver’s license is required. If initially hired with an out-of-state license, the Florida resident must obtain a valid Florida state driver’s license within 30 days of hire. Licenses suspended or revoked for any reason, work permits (Business purpose/Employment/education only licenses) and some types of restricted licenses are not acceptable.  Licenses that have Corrective Lenses Restriction are acceptable, provided the driver wears corrective lenses while operating the vehicle.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

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.