CLINICAL LICENSING SPECIALIST - SAMH - 60006149

State of Florida•Tallahassee, FL

20d•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Licensing Specialist serves as the regional subject matter expert for substance use disorder licensing and Baker Act designations in the Northwest Region, which serves Bay, Calhoun, Escambia, Franklin, Gadsden, Gulf, Holmes, Jackson, Jefferson, Leon, Liberty, Okaloosa, Santa Rosa, Wakulla, Walton, and Washington counties. This is a full-time Career Service position and is not telework eligible. The position monitors, licenses, and evaluates substance use disorder prevention, intervention, and treatment programs according to licensing standards, Chapter 397 F.S., and 65D-30 FAC. It implements Office of Licensing policies and procedures, monitors providers, and licenses programs as assigned by the Regional Licensing Manager. The specialist identifies needed corrective action plans and enters applications, fees, complaints, fines, inspections, corrective action plans, and other necessary information into the Department’s official system. The role also assists providers seeking Department designation as Baker Act receiving facilities and helps monitor those facilities under designation standards in Chapter 394 F.S. and 65E-5 FAC. The specialist provides findings for designation reports and plans; represents the Department at community meetings and work groups; reviews incident reporting, fatality reviews, continuous quality improvement reports, grievances, and appeals to identify regional improvements; and coordinates follow-up on complaints, tracker assignments, and services. Other duties may be assigned by the Northwest Regional Manager and Office of Licensing leadership team.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in social services or a related field from an accredited college or university and 3 years of social service work experience, or a master’s degree and 2 years of social service work experience.
Clinical experience.
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 with licensing standards.
Ability to interact appropriately with individuals, families, community resources, service providers, and other department professionals.

Nice To Haves

Licensing experience.
Substance abuse experience.
Certified Addiction Professional credential.

Responsibilities

Monitor, license, and evaluate substance use disorder prevention, intervention, and treatment programs in accordance with licensing standards, Chapter 397 F.S., and 65D-30 FAC.
Implement Office of Licensing policies and procedures.
Monitor service providers and license substance use disorder programs as assigned by the Regional Licensing Manager.
Identify corrective action plans needed because of administrative code or statute violations.
Enter applications, fees, complaints, fines, inspections, corrective action plans, and other necessary information into the Department’s official system.
Assist providers with applications for Department designation as Baker Act receiving facilities.
Assist in monitoring receiving facilities under designation standards in Chapter 394 F.S. and 65E-5 FAC.
Provide findings for inclusion in designation reports and plans.
Represent the Department at community meetings, work groups, and forums related to substance use disorder licensing and designation issues.
Review incident reporting, fatality reviews, continuous quality improvement reports, grievances, and appeals, and use the information to initiate regional improvements.
Coordinate and follow up on complaints, tracker assignments, and services as received.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Northwest Regional Manager and Office of Licensing leadership team.