BEHAVIORAL SPECIALIST - F/C - 60005288

State of Florida

6d

About The Position

This is a highly responsible and professional position serving as the Behavioral Specialist F/C within Psychological Services. The ideal candidate will be a collaborative team player who works seamlessly across all sections within the program office. This role requires the use of independent judgment, a proactive approach to responsibilities, and exceptional attention to detail. If you are driven, organized, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we encourage you to apply.

The applicant selected to fill this position shall be required to submit to a pre-employment medical examination. This position requires lifting, pulling and squatting. Duties of this position require the incumbent to be knowledgeable of utilize the principles of Total Quality Management. The employee in this position spends a minimum of 75% of his/her time performing duties outlined on the official position description, which involves contact with residents in a forensic facility or institution. The position provides professional level psychodiagnostic and psychotherapeutic services to residents in the Forensic Services under supervision of a licensed psychologist.

Requirements

• 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.
• A master's degree from an accredited college or university in counseling or psychology; LMHC, MFT, or LCSW.

Nice To Haves

• Preference will be given for clinical work experience with adults with serve mental illness and criminal justice involvement.

Responsibilities

• Performs intake interviews and reviews collateral data in order to make diagnoses, to assess residents' level of mental and behavioral functioning, and to make treatment recommendations.
• Performs clinical/legal evaluations as required by committing courts, combining data from observation, interviews, assessments, and consultations to produce comprehensive written reports.
• Administers and interprets comprehensive diagnostic test batteries in order to assess the resident's current level of functioning and potential for improvement.
• Conducts individual crisis interventions, consulting with both professional and non-professional staff members regarding behavioral problems of residents. Prepares clinical summaries on residents and participates in general staff conferences.
• Follows and carries out FSH/Unit/Department Safety Practices, Policies and Procedures.
• Performs related work as required.

Benefits

• Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits.
• For a more complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level