FDC-REGIONAL MENTAL HEALTH CONSULTANT

State of Florida • Zephyrhills, FL

415d • $96,874 - $102,572

About The Position

The FDC-Regional Mental Health Consultant position is a highly responsible role within the Florida Department of Corrections, specifically located at the Zephyrhills Correctional Institution. This position serves as the principal liaison to the Central Office Mental Health Ombudsman, focusing on improving mental health services for inmates. The consultant will spend a significant amount of time interacting with inmates, conducting reviews, and providing management consulting services to enhance operational procedures and ensure access to necessary mental health treatment.

Requirements

• Doctorate in Clinical or Counseling Psychology from an accredited institution.
• At least one year of experience in an inpatient treatment unit or hospital.
• Experience working with interdisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Spend a minimum of 75% of time in contact with inmates in a Correctional Institution.
• Serve as the principal liaison to the Central Office Mental Health Ombudsman.
• Review indicators for inpatient mental health services and structured therapeutic services.
• Assist in addressing formal grievances from inmates in inpatient mental health units.
• Identify issues related to access to mental health treatment in inpatient units.
• Provide management consultant services to state agencies to improve operational procedures.
• Conduct weekly rounds in inpatient units to check inmate wellbeing.
• Attend and observe mental health services offered to inmates.
• Conduct on-site reviews of mental health services in inpatient units.

Benefits

• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• Comprehensive health insurance and life insurance with AD&D benefits.
• Supplemental Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, and Hospitalization insurance.
• Tuition-Free college courses.
• Retirement Plans with the Florida Retirement System: Pension Plan, Investment Plan, and Deferred Retirement Option Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree