HUMAN SERVICES PROGRAM DIRECTOR - SES - 60073534 1

State of Florida • West Palm Beach, FL

6d • $60,000 - $70,000

About The Position

This is a highly responsible position with regulatory oversight, supervision of team members, planning, and administrative functions in the Southeast Region Substance Use Disorder Licensing in the Office of Licensing. The position will be located in Palm Beach County covering Palm Beach County, Broward County, and the Treasure Coast.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree
• Experience and program knowledge of Licensing, Substance Use Disorder and Mental Health programs and services, applicable laws, rules, and regulations.
• Skills include, but are not limited to, time management skills, team building, conflict resolution skills, cultural competency, customer service focused, ethical conduct, computer literacy, and strong communication skills.
• Proficency with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and data analysis.
• Proficient in conducting site inspections and corrective action plans.
• Proficient in reviewing and analyzing Florida Statute and Florida Administrative Code, and other regulations as appropriate.

Nice To Haves

• Master's Degree and clinical experience preferred.
• A minimum of 2 years supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversees the Licensing Unit by supervising licensing team, approval of licensing activities, and provide technical assistance to the team and interpreting statutes, rules, and regulations.
• Creates and maintains community partnerships. Attends community and committee meetings as needed. Attends training opportunities designed to enhance skills and build on current knowledge.
• Manages licensing activities, approval of licenses, management of complaints, compliance, corrective actions, and fines for substance use disorder licensed providers and designations of Baker Act facilities.
• Develops proficiency with the licensing system. Responsible for ensuring all applications, designations, inspection reports, corrective action plans (CAPS), and complaints are complete and reviewed for compliance prior to approval.
• Responsible for the oversight of licensing, monitoring, and evaluating substance use disorder treatment program's regulatory compliance using Chapter 397 F.S., Chapter 65D-30 F.A.C., and CFOP 155-31 as guidance documents.
• Responsible for the oversight of the designation/re-designation of the Baker Act Receiving Facilities, assuring regulatory compliance under Chapter 394 F.S. and 65E-12 F.A.C.
• Draft legal documents including but not limited to administrative complaints, moratoriums, and cease and desist, staff with legal department to determine legal sufficiency of recommended actions, and follow-up on all applicable actions.
• Participates in monthly statewide licensure calls.
• Attends monthly Baker Act calls.
• Reviews all Substance Abuse and Mental Health incident reports entered into the statewide Incident Reporting Analysis System and assigns licensing staff to obtain additional information or conduct an investigation if needed.
• Participates in reviewing and scoring of local and state prevention grants.
• Involvement in planning related to the Region-specific special initiatives.
• Collaboration as needed w/ community partners such as AHCA and the Managing Entity (EX: audits, investigations, complaints).
• Oversees all trackers/responses to trackers in the region.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Travels as needed.

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: Director
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees