FDC- GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT III - 70046633 - CENTRAL OFFICE

Requisition No: 828093 

Agency: Department of Corrections

Working Title: FDC- GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT III - 70046633 - CENTRAL OFFICE

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 70046633 

Salary:  $68,250.00 annually 

Posting Closing Date: 05/08/2024 

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***OPEN COMPETITIVE ADVERTISEMENT***

Government Operations Consultant III – 70046633

This advertisement is for a Career Service position located at Central Office in the Office of Health Services.

Salary Rate: $68,250.00 annually

SALARY WILL BE DETERMINED IN ACCORDANCE WITH CURRENT PAY POLICY.

SPECIFIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

The incumbent in this position is considered to have regulatory responsibilities and is subject to the provisions of Chapter 60L-36, Florida Administrative Code. The incumbent in this position is expected to become familiar in the department’s reentry initiatives; display leadership skills that demonstrate the department’s commitment to reentry efforts while maintaining a professional demeanor.

The Re-Entry and CAP Coordinator provides direct oversight of the mental health re-entry program.

• Responsible for the monitoring and coordination of release planning for inmates with medical continuity of care requirements, including inmates with co-occurring sex offenses. 
• Oversee performance of the Department’s Mental health Re-Entry Program from the health care contractor(s) to ensure compliance with contractual terms and conditions.
• This position also oversees the performance by the health care contractor to ensure compliance with contractual terms and conditions and FDC policies and procedures.
• Approves and tracks Corrective Action Plans for failed contract monitoring measures.
• Assist individuals being released from prisons to successfully reintegrate into the community by assisting them to:

• Receive community-based services such as substance abuse treatment.
• Receive support groups.
• Seek employment.
• Seek education/training.
• Find housing.
• Reunite with family.

This position assists and serves as backup to Inpatient Transfer Coordinator and Clinical Monitor Manager, in their absence:

Inpatient Transfer Coordinator:

• The Mental Health Transfer Coordinator monitors inpatient and Residential Continuum of Care (RCC) vacancies and authorizes requested transfers to treatment sites.
• Uses MHIT (Mental Health Inmate Transfer) application to arrange the transport of inmates to treatment settings. 
• Coordinates with Clinicians, the Mental Health Transfer Coordinator, Population Management, and Transport Officers for transfer arrangement.
• Coordinates transfers of patients needing assessment for Gender Dysphoria or other specialized treatment.
• Manages tracking of inpatient bed utilization and provides reports regarding vacancies, bed use discrepancies and multi-man bed usage.

Clinical Monitor Manager:

• The Contract Monitor and Analytics Team Manager position provides direct supervision over the mental health analytics team.
• Coordinates Informatics’ Team projects, tracking progress and prioritizing tasks.
• Coordinates with the Assistant Chief of Mental Health to assist with the oversight of the state’s contract monitors for mental health (nonclinical).
• Responsible for the monitoring the statewide compliance of contract performance measures and providing data analysis of the institutional audit reports.
• Coordinates schedules and implementation of audits at each institution. 
• Oversees the performance by the health care contractor to ensure compliance with contractual terms and conditions and FDC policies and procedures, as directed by Chief of Mental Health Services. 
• Develops and provides specific mental health training to mental health staff as directed by the Chief of Mental Health Services.
• Coordinates with the contractor to ensure that policy and procedures are included in the training is provided to contracted staff.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship with others.
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
• Knowledge of methods of compiling, organizing, and analyzing data.
• Knowledge of the components of a multi-disciplinary mental health system, including psychology, psychiatry, mental health nursing, professional counseling.
• Knowledge of the standards of care for persons with mental impairments.
• Knowledge of the theories and principles of psychology.
• Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to analyze and interpret psychological data.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Please note, when submitting a college/university degree, if selected for this position official transcripts will be required.

• Must possess licensure in accordance with Florida Statute 491 (Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Clinical Social Worker, Marriage and Family Therapist) 

Support of knowledge, skills, and abilities should be demonstrated on the application, in the education, in the work experience, in the work sample, in the interview and/or during reference checks.

If you are interested in this position and meet the above indicated qualification and have the desired education, knowledge and experience, please submit a State of Florida Application and resume through the People First system. If you experience problems applying on-line, please call the People First Service Center at 1-877-562-7287.

Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the closing date.

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.