SENIOR BEHAVIORAL ANALYST - 80081459

State of Florida•Alachua, FL

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Behavioral Analyst supports the delivery of mental health, substance abuse, and developmental disability services for youth in the care and custody of the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice. The position ensures compliance with department rules, policies, and standards and provides oversight, training, technical assistance, and consultation to Central Region detention centers and staff. The analyst assesses service quality and efficiency at each Central Region Detention Center at least quarterly, documents assessments in PMM within 30 days, and promptly communicates critical issues to headquarters and regional staff. The role also provides operational guidance to clinicians, administrators, and department staff; reviews health records and treatment files; supports corrective action plans; and evaluates services and practices where compliance is deficient. The position advises on behavior modification, crisis intervention, psychological evaluations, and wellness practices; supports development and interpretation of policies and facility procedures; and reviews contracts and procurement materials for specialized treatment services. It also coordinates with public and private agencies, participates in committees and policy workgroups, and represents the Office of Health Services or the Department on relevant issues. Travel across Florida to DJJ facilities and programs is required as needed.

Requirements

Doctoral or master’s degree from an accredited college or university, with a major in psychology, counseling, or clinical social work.
License as a psychologist under Chapter 490, Florida Statutes, or as a mental health counselor, clinical social worker, or marriage and family therapist under Chapter 491, Florida Statutes.
At least two years of clinical experience delivering mental health and substance abuse services.
Valid driver’s license; a Florida resident hired with an out-of-state license must obtain a valid Florida license within 30 days of hire.
Applicants are subject to sex offender and criminal background checks and pre-employment drug screening for direct care positions.

Nice To Haves

Clinical experience with youth correctional facilities is preferred.
Experience in trauma-informed care, gender-specific services, and behavioral therapy in juvenile justice settings is preferred.
Experience in substance abuse therapy and treatment is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide mental health, substance abuse, and developmental disability services oversight to Central Region Detention Centers, including on-site training and technical assistance.
Assess the quality and efficiency of services at every Central Region Detention Center at least quarterly, conduct follow-up visits as needed, document findings in PMM within 30 days, and immediately communicate critical issues.
Provide day-to-day operational guidance to clinicians, facility administrators, and department staff on mental health, substance abuse, and developmental disability services.
Participate in developing, implementing, and overseeing outcome-based corrective action plans, and conduct assigned site visits to verify correction of deficient practices.
Review health care records and active treatment files to assess individualized mental health and substance abuse treatment services.
Evaluate services and corrective action plan implementation in programs with failed or limited compliance ratings on applicable Quality Improvement Standards.
Provide professional consultation and technical assistance to headquarters, regional, program, and provider staff across relevant department areas.
Direct regional nursing consultants, detention staff, and provider staff regarding treatment services, policies, rules, and statutes.
Assist the Department, providers, and Detention Superintendents in developing facility operating procedures for mental health, substance abuse, psychiatric, and developmental disability services.
Maintain professional relationships and contact with regional staff, detention center superintendents, clinicians, providers, and related staff.
Provide complex consultation and technical assistance to detention centers, headquarters, regional offices, commitment managers, juvenile probation officers, and other programs and agencies.
Help providers comply with department policies and procedures and state and federal laws.
Oversee and assist with behavior modification systems, crisis intervention practices, psychological evaluation quality, and general wellness practices in regional detention centers.
Provide on-site clinical technical assistance and guidance at Central Region Detention Centers, including during Quality Assurance Reviews.
Assist with developing policies and interpretive guidelines for mental health, substance abuse, and developmental disability services.
Analyze and develop policies, procedures, and other actions to implement department and legislative directives efficiently and effectively.
Review contracts for compliance with departmental requirements for specialized treatment services; provide input on scopes of service; and make recommendations regarding purchases of mental health services.
Participate as an evaluator, negotiator, and technical expert in RFP and ITN procurement processes for specialized treatment services, including competitive procurement activities.
Maintain liaison with public and private agencies involved in mental health and substance abuse service delivery; participate in workgroups, committees, and councils; research professional developments and share relevant information.
Represent the Office of Health Services or Department in task forces, workgroups, committees, and policy meetings, including those addressing human trafficking and LGBTQ youth issues.
Travel across the state to provide oversight, training, and technical assistance in DJJ facilities and programs as needed.