LICENSING SPECIALIST - SAMH - 60006195

Requisition No: 854730 

Agency: Children and Families

Working Title: LICENSING SPECIALIST - SAMH - 60006195

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 60006195 

Salary:  $55,000.00 

Posting Closing Date: 06/30/2025 

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TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION RESPONSES TO THE QUALIFYING QUESTIONS ARE REQUIRED AND MUST BE VERIFIABLE BASED ON YOUR SUBMITTED APPLICATION.

THIS IS NOT A TELEWORK POSITION.

This position requires clinical experience and will serve as the regional subject matter expert to assist the team with substance use disorder licensing and Baker Act designations.  We have one position to fill, and the position can be located anywhere in the Northeast Region which serves Alachua, Baker, Bradford, Clay, Columbia, Dixie, Duval, Flagler, Gilchrist, Hamilton, Lafayette, Levy, Madison, Nassau, Putnam, St. Johns, Suwannee, Taylor, Union, and Volusia counties.  Traveling across the Northeast Region is required.  This is a full time Career Service position.  Benefits include 13 days of vacation and 13 days of sick leave per year accured biweekly, 9 paid state holidays, 1 personal holiday, participation in the Florida Retirement System, full health and dental benefits, state paid life insurance, Employee Assistance Program, tuition reimbursement and many more optional benefits.  

Responsible for monitoring, licensing and evaluating substance use disorder prevention, intervention and treatment programs per licensing standards; Chapter 397 F.S. and 65D-30 FAC.  Responsible for implementing policies and procedures for the Office of Licensing.  Monitors service providers and licenses substance use disorder programs as assigned by the Regional Licensing Manager in accordance with established guidelines.  Identify any corrective actions plans needed due to violations of administrative code or statute.  Input applications, fees, complaints, fines, inspections, corrective action plans and any other necessary information into the Department’s official system.

Assist providers with applications for Baker Act Receiving Facilities to be designated by the Department.  Assist in monitoring receiving facilities per designation standards in Chapter 394 F.S. and 65E-5 FAC.  Provide findings for inclusion on designation reports and plans.

Represent the Department in community meetings, work groups and forums related to substance use disorder licensing and designation issues.

Coordinate, investigate, and follow up on the results of incident reporting, fatality reviews and continuous quality improvement reports, grievance/appeals and use this information ito initiate regional improvements.

Follow up on complaints/tracker assignments and services as received.

Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Northeast Regional Manager and Office of Licensing leadership team.

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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• A bachelor's degree in social services or related field from an accredited college or university and 2 years of social service work experience or a master’s degree with 1-year social service work experience. Licensing and/or substance use disorder experience preferred.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of family-centered interviewing and counseling techniques.

Skill in organizing community resources to assist individuals and families in need of services.

Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.

Ability to actively listen to others.

Ability to communicate effectively.

Ability to maintain well-executed case files.

Ability to write comprehensive reports.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with individuals, family members, co-workers and community partners.

Ability to use computer systems.

Ability to review compliance of licensing standards.

Ability to interact appropriately with individuals, families, community resources, service providers and other department professionals.

BACKGROUND SCREENING REQUIREMENT: 

 It is the policy of the Florida Department of Children and Families that any candidate being considered for employment must successfully complete a State and National criminal history check as a condition of employment before beginning employment, and be screened in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, F.S., and, if applicable, Chapter 408, F.S. No candidate may begin employment until the background investigation results are received, reviewed for any disqualifying offenses, and approved by the Agency. Background investigations 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. Also, employees are subject to background re-screening at least every five years.”

ADDITIONAL NOTES:

 “(Facility) is a tobacco free environment.”

If you experience problems applying online, please call the People First Service Center at (877) 562-7287. 

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. 

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.