LICENSING SPECIALIST - SAMH - 60073544

State of Florida • Tallahassee, FL

24d • Onsite

About The Position

The Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) is the state of Florida’s social services agency. The agency oversees services for child safety, fostering, adoption, domestic violence, adult protective services, refugees, homelessness, mental health, substance abuse, childcare providers, human trafficking and public assistance. The agency’s mission is to work in partnership with local communities to protect the vulnerable, promote strong and economically self-sufficient families, and advance personal and family recovery and resiliency.

This position is a regional position and will is in the Gainesville Office. The successful applicant for this position will be a Substance Abuse Regulatory Specialist and will personally help ensure substance abuse treatment services are safe and follow all laws, rules, and regulations. When individuals enter substance abuse treatment, it’s a critical time in their lives because they are emotionally and often physically vulnerable. When treatment programs do not follow the proper procedures, their clients can be hurt or worse. Substance Abuse Licensure Specialists are focused on the health, safety, and welfare of fellow Floridians and thousands of out-of-state clients who come to Florida seeking substance abuse treatment each year. A Licensure Specialist is an Auditor, Technical assistance provider, Negotiator, and Client advocate. In addition, the substance abuse programs’ Licensure Specialists work with all the unique treatment programs available in Florida. These establishments range from very small programs with less than five employees to large organizations with more than 50 employees on multiple campuses. Also, some programs focus on indigent clients with few financial resources while others cater to clients who can pay for services with insurance or with their own funds. In short, every provider (and every day) is different.

Requirements

• Must have a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university (with a degree in human services, social work, or social sciences) or two to three years’ experience in the substance abuse treatment field (to substitute for a degree type) or one to three years’ experience in regulatory or contract auditing (to substitute for a degree type)
• Applicants must not have any disciplinary actions within the past twelve months
• Applicants must have a valid driver's license and access to a vehicle
• Knowledge of Chapter 397, F.S., and 65D-30, F.A.C.
• Knowledge of behavioral health disorders (substance use, mental health, and co-occurring disorders).
• Knowledge of substance abuse and mental health providers in the local community.
• Knowledge of current substance abuse and mental health systems of care.
• Knowledge of applicable state, federal, and local substance use treatment laws, statutes, and regulations.
• Knowledge of methods for compiling, organizing, and analyzing data.
• Ability to use computers, Microsoft Office applications, and other position required equipment.
• Ability to develop methods for monitoring and evaluating quality of service and regulatory compliance.
• Ability to travel in the local area frequently.
• Ability to analyze and use information.
• Ability to communicate effectively in a business environment.
• Ability to utilize problem solving techniques
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team depending on the situation
• Develop proficiency with the PLADS system
• Strong negotiator
• Effectively organize and prioritize work assignments

Nice To Haves

• Skills include, but not limited to, time management skills, conflict resolution skills, cultural competency, customer service focused, ethical conduct, computer literacy, and strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for licensing, monitoring, and evaluating substance abuse treatment programs regulatory compliance using Chapter 397 F.S., Chapter 65D-30 F.A.C., and CFOP 155-31 as guidance documents.
• Review provider applications, monitor substance abuse provider locations and license providers yearly per licensing standards.
• Generate Monitoring reports and corrective action reports as required.
• Develop proficiency with the Provider Licensing and Designation System (PLADS).
• Monitors licensure and fine payments are entered into PLADS.
• 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. as assigned.
• Contributes to statewide licensure calls conducted monthly.
• Review all SA and MH IRAS reports of assigned providers to obtain additional information or investigate if needed.
• Collaboration as needed w/ community partners such as AHCA and the Managing Entity (EX: audits, investigations, complaints).
• Create and maintain community partnerships.
• Attend community and committee meetings as needed.
• Attend training opportunities designed to enhance skills and build on current knowledge.
• Travel as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Life insurance: $25,000 policy is free plus option to purchase additional life insurance.
• Dental, vision and supplemental insurance
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions.
• Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Opportunities for career advancement.
• Tuition waiver for public college courses.

What This Job Offers

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