SENIOR BEHAVIORAL ANALYST - 80081459

This position is critical to the delivery of mental health and substance abuse services by ensuring compliance with department rules, policies and standards regarding mental health and substance abuse services for youth assigned to the care and custody of the Department of Juvenile Justice

 

 

Provides Mental health, Substance Abuse and Developmental Disability services oversight to Central Region Detention Centers and provides on-site training and technical assistance to the Central Region on mental health and substance abuse services in the department’s detention facilities. Conducts an on-site assessment of the quality and efficiency of mental health, substance abuse and developmental disability services at every Central Region Detention Center at least quarterly and follow-up visits as necessary. Provides a written report of the on-site assessment services in PMM within 30 days of the site visit and communicate critical issues to headquarters Office of Health Services and Detention Regional staff immediately;

Provides day-to-day guidance and operational advice to mental health and substance abuse clinicians, facility administrators and department staff on issues pertaining to mental health, substance abuse and development disability services in assigned region.

Participates in the development, implementation, and management oversight of outcome-based corrective action plans.

Conducts management oversight site visits as assigned to ensure correction of deficient practices.

Analyzes the Mental Health/Substance Abuse section of the Individual Health Care Records and/or the Active Mental Health/Substance Abuse Treatment Files to evaluate the delivery of individualized mental health and substance abuse treatment services.

Evaluates the delivery of mental health, substance abuse and development disability services and implementation of corrective action plans in programs with failed or limited compliance ratings on Quality Improvement Standards pertaining to mental health and substance abuse services in assigned region.

Provides professional consultation and technical assistance on mental health substance abuse and developmental disability matters to headquarters, region and program staff to include Residential, Probation, Detention, Quality & Improvement, Contracts, Staff Development and Training, Legislative Affairs, The Office of Inspector General, etc.

Provides direction to regional Nursing Consultants, Detention staff and provider staff with respect to mental health, substance abuse and developmental disability treatment services, policies, rules and statutes in assigned region.

Assists the Department, provider and the Detention Superintendent with the development of facility operating procedures specific to mental health, substance abuse, psychiatric and developmental disability services in accordance with Departmental policy and Rule.

Maintains professional relationships with Mental Health and Substance Abuse treatment providers throughout the region.

Maintains contact with the Regional staff, Detention Center Superintendents, mental health clinical staff and other related staff.

Provides complex consultation and technical assistance to the detention centers, the Department’s Office of Health Services headquarters staff and the Central Region Office, Commitment Managers, Juvenile Probation Officers, and other programs and agencies as necessary;

Provides consultative services to assist the mental health, substance abuse and developmental disability providers in adhering to Department policies and procedures and state and federal laws;

Responsible for the oversight of and assistance with behavior modification systems, crisis intervention practices, the quality of psychological evaluations and general wellness practices for offenders in the region’s detention centers;

Provides on-site clinical technical assistance and guidance in Central Region Detention Centers as needed and during Quality Assurance Reviews;

Assists with the development of policies and interpretive guidelines relating to mental health substance abuse and developmental disability services for staff and contracted mental health and substance abuse providers throughout the department in assigned region;

Analyzes and develops new policies, procedures, and other actions to efficiently and effectively implement department and legislative directives regarding mental health substance abuse and developmental disability services in assigned region;

Reviews contracts to assure compliance with departmental rules, policies, guidelines, and standards for specialized treatment services (i.e. mental health, substance abuse, sex offender and developmental disability services) for assigned region, provides critical input into the development of scope of services for purchase of mental health services and reviews and makes recommendations to the Detention Services Regional Director on the purchase of mental health services;

Participates as an evaluator/negotiator and technical expert in Request for Proposal (RFP) and Invitation to Negotiation (ITN)s for specialized treatment services for assigned region and provides contractual technical expert assistance for all program areas and the Bureau of Contracts, including participation in the competitive procurement process as an Office of Health Services (OHS) Evaluator/Negotiator for mental health, substance abuse and developmental disability services;

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.  Researches current professional development and disseminates appropriate and timely information to mental health and substance abuse staff;

Represents the Office of Health Services and/or Department in task force meetings, workgroups, committees and other policy meetings on topics such as human trafficking and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBTQ) youth issues in assigned region;

 

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.

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

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

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

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

 

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).

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.