Florida Department of Children and Families · 1 day ago
SENIOR BEHAVIORAL ANALYST - 60037456
Macclenny, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior LevelThe Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) is the state of Florida’s social services agency. They are seeking a Senior Behavioral Analyst to provide psychological assessment and treatment services to an inpatient adult population at Northeast Florida State Hospital, requiring independent judgment and collaboration within the program office.
Child CareGovernmentHealth CareNon Profit
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
This is work providing psychological assessment and treatment services to an inpatient adult population at Northeast Florida State Hospital as a Florida licensed psychologist. Psychological assessments involve independent completion of routine hospital forms, violence risk assessments, suicide risk assessments, forensic evaluations, and psychological testing (e.g., memory testing, personality testing, and intelligence testing). Treatment services include individual and group psychotherapy. Assists the Director with administrative responsibilities, research, and special projects
Conducts clinical interviews, chart reviews, behavioral observations, staff consultation, and related documentation for initial and annual psychological evaluations. May also complete forensic reports to the Court and internal forensic assessments as well as administer and interpret psychological instruments
Attends Recovery Team meetings on assigned living areas, participates in the formulation of treatment plans, and completes related documentation
Facilitates assigned evidence-based specialty treatment group, provides group coverage for additional groups, and completes related documentation
Provides individual mental health treatment to assigned residents to include psychotherapy and behavior plans
Conducts clinical interviews/administers assessment tool, chart reviews, behavioral observations, staff consultation, and related documentation for routine Suicide Risk Assessments and for Violence Risk Assessments. Serves on the Suicide Risk Assessment team to complete complex, high profile Suicide Risk Assessments
May act in the absence of the supervisor and provide assistance to the Director with various assignments and special projects
Attends hospital meetings and trainings to include American Psychological Association accredited internship program meetings
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Licensed Florida Psychologist
Knowledge of the theories and principles of psychology
Knowledge of psychological testing principles and practices
Knowledge of methods of compiling, organizing, analyzing and interpreting data
Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures
Ability to develop policies, procedures and standards
Ability to analyze and interpret psychological data
Ability to provide consultation, advice and training to others
Ability to formulate and implement goals and objectives
Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments
Ability to communicate effectively
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship with others
Preferred
Experience with civil and forensic patients
Experience in providing court testimony
Experience in crisis management and research in mental health
Certification in forensic psychology or related training
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.
Company
Florida Department of Children and Families
Florida DCF offers public assistance, child welfare, and protective services.
Founded in 1996
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Peter K. Kennedy, MHA, FACHE
Chief Hospital Administrator (System CEO)
Nevin Smith
CFO
Recent News
2025-08-03
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