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FDC- Regional Mental Health Consultant - #70004990-SUWANNEE-CENTRAL OFFICE
Date: Oct 17, 2024
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Requisition No: 839562
Agency: Department of Corrections
Working Title: FDC- Regional Mental Health Consultant - #70004990-SUWANNEE-CENTRAL OFFICE
Regional Mental Health Consultant - #70004990
Working Title: Regional Mental Health Ombudsman
This advertisement is for a Career Service position at Suwannee Correctional Institution in the Office of Health Services. Suwannee CI is nestled in the bend of the famous Suwannee River, with towering oak trees, plentiful State Parks, and historic sites to explore, it is a nature lovers paradise. Being in the heart of North Florida it is an easy commute from Jacksonville and Gainesville and less than an hour to gulf beaches.
Salary: Rate $102,572.08 annually - Licensed psychologist
$96,873.66 annually – Unlicensed psychologist
SALARY WILL BE DETERMINED IN ACCORDANCE WITH CURRENT PAY POLICY.
SPECIFIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Florida Department of Corrections is the largest mental health provider in the State provides mental health treatment to Inmates including Inpatient services at 7 institutions throughout the State. A Regional Mental Health Ombudsman (RMHO) is assigned to each of these Institutions and are an integral part of the Office of Health Services -Mental Health providing consultancy and advocacy services to Inpatient Mental Health units located throughout the State. Each Inpatient unit has 1 RMHO who reports to the Central Office Ombudsman. The incumbent will:
- Become a subject matter expert regarding the procedure and HSB’s that guide treatment for inmates housed in Inpatient and the RCC.
- Provides assistance to the institution warden through weekly meetings to discuss your observations.
- Provides assistance to contracted mental health provider staff regarding procedures.
- Review and provide assistance to the Central Office Mental Health Ombudsman and wardens (or their designee) in addressing formal grievances from inmates residing in inpatients mental health units;
- Proactively identify issues and concerns pertinent to access to necessary mental health treatment in the inpatient units;
- Provides management consultant services and assistance to state agencies in order to improve management capabilities and operational procedures;
- Provides assistance to agency officials and their staffs to promote the most efficient and effective accomplishment of the operating objectives at the lowest cost;
- Provides status reports to the Central Office Mental Health Ombudsman and Wardens to assist in analysis and amelioration of identified concerns;
- Conducts weekly rounds in the inpatient units to check the wellbeing of inmates in their cell or out in the quad;
- Attends and observes mental health services being offered to the inmates;
- Observes and shadows other services provided to inmates on the inpatient units.
- Provides on-site reviews of mental health services and out-of-cell structured therapeutic services in inpatient mental health units;
- Reviews formal grievances, as needed, from inmates residing in inpatient mental health units;
- Attends MDST meetings, conducts interviews, observations and evaluations of inmates to proactively identify issues and concerns pertinent to access to necessary mental health treatment.
BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR THE STATE OF FLORIDA :
Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive employee benefits including:
- State Group Health Insurance Coverage.
- $25,000 Life Insurance Policy (100% paid by employer),
- Dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options available,
- Annual and Sick Leave benefits.
- 10 paid holidays each year
- Retirement plan options, including employer contributions (For more information, please click www.myfrs.com ),
- Flexible Spending Accounts, and
- Tuition waivers to attend State of Florida community colleges, colleges, and universities!
- This position may also qualify for Public Student Load Forgiveness (PSLF), please check with your loan provider or Dept of Education to determine if your loan qualifies.
- This location may qualify for other types of loan forgiveness so please check with your loan provider to determine if your loan qualifies.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must possess a Doctorate in Clinical or Counseling Psychology from a postsecondary institution accredited by an accrediting agency or state approved agency by the U.S. Secretary of Education.
- Must possess at least one-year experience in an inpatient treatment unit/hospital.
- Must have experience working with interdisciplinary teams.
Support of knowledge, skills, and abilities should be demonstrated on the application, in the education, in the work experience, in the work sample, in the interview and/or during reference checks. If you are interested in this position and meet the above indicated qualification and have the desired education, knowledge, and experience, please submit a State of Florida Application, and resume through the People First system. If you experience problems applying on-line, please call the People First Service Center at 1-877-562-7287. Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM EST on the closing date.
The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.
Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.
The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.
VETERANS’ PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.
Location:
LIVE OAK, FL, US, 32060 LIVE OAK, FL, US, 32064
For assistance, call the People First Service Center at (877) 562-7287 Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Eastern time
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