BEHAVIORAL SPECIALIST - F/C - 60046377

State of Florida • CHATTAHOOCHEE, FL

11d • $58,041 - $61,096 • Onsite

About The Position

The Behavioral Specialist – F/C is a professional position within Psychology Services at Florida State Hospital. The role provides master’s-level psychotherapeutic and psychodiagnostic services to residents under the supervision of a licensed psychologist, including treatment, research, and consultation with unit treatment staff. The position requires independent judgment, attention to detail, collaboration across program sections, and use of Total Quality Management principles. The employee must follow facility, unit, and department safety practices, policies, and procedures. The position requires lifting, pulling, and squatting. Florida State Hospital is a tobacco-free facility. The advertisement may be used to fill multiple vacancies in civil and forensic services.

Requirements

• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in counseling or psychology.
• Knowledge of 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.

Nice To Haves

• Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Marriage and Family Therapist, or Licensed Clinical Social Worker.
• Training and experience delivering mental health assessment and treatment to people with severe and persistent mental illness and criminal justice system involvement.

Responsibilities

• Perform intake interviews and review collateral data to diagnose residents, assess mental and behavioral functioning, and make treatment recommendations.
• Conduct clinical and legal evaluations requested by committing courts, integrating observations, interviews, assessments, and consultations into comprehensive written reports.
• Administer and interpret comprehensive diagnostic test batteries to assess residents’ current functioning and potential for improvement.
• Conduct individual crisis intervention.
• Consult with professional and non-professional staff regarding residents’ behavioral problems.
• Prepare clinical summaries on residents and participate in general staff conferences.
• Follow and carry out Florida State Hospital, unit, and department safety practices, policies, and procedures.
• Perform related work as required.

Benefits

• The State of Florida offers a competitive employee benefits package; the posting directs applicants to the State’s benefits website for the complete list.

What This Job Offers

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