Senior Physician - Psychiatrist - 60004733

Requisition No: 843098

Agency: Children and Families

Working Title: SENIOR PHYSICIAN - PSYCHIATRIST - 60004733

Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 60004733

Salary: $250,000 to $275,000 Annually

Posting Closing Date: 12/18/2024

Total Compensation Estimator Tool 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.

Within DCF, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health (SAMH) Program office is recognized as the single state authority for substance abuse and mental health services. The Office of SAMH is statutorily responsible for the planning, evaluation, and implementation of a comprehensive statewide system of care for the prevention, treatment, and recovery of children and adults with serious mental illnesses or substance use disorders.

Florida State Hospital (FSH) is a mental health treatment facility owned and operated by the State of Florida and is part of the Department of Children and Families. The department'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.

FLORIDA STATE HOSPITAL IS A TOBACCO FREE FACILITY. TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION RESPONSES TO THE QUALIFYING QUESTIONS ARE REQUIRED AND MUST BE VERIFIABLE BASED ON YOUR SUBMITTED APPLICATION. Florida State Hospital (FSH) is seeking a dedicated Psychiatrist to deliver top-tier mental health care and expert psychiatric services. The role involves patient evaluations, medication management, court-mandated reports, and active participation in treatment teams. The Psychiatrist will play a crucial role in providing individualized, evidence-based care to both civil and forensic patients while contributing to hospital-wide quality improvement initiatives.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities include: Clinical Care: Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, manage medications, and develop individualized treatment plans. Forensic Duties: Prepare court-ordered reports, provide expert testimony, and collaborate with legal teams on patient competency cases. Team Leadership: Lead interdisciplinary treatment teams, mentor staff, and recommend educational needs to enhance patient care. Quality Improvement: Participate in performance initiatives, review data, and implement corrective actions to improve outcomes. Hospital Committees: Engage in key hospital functions, including MEC and Forensic Board Review meetings, and contribute to policy decisions. Additional Duties and Responsibilities: Participation in court testimony and hospital meetings. Adherence to state regulations, hospital policies, and ethical standards. Performs other related duties, as required. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required for the position: This position requires certification in CPR, First Aid, MANDT, Infection Control, Customer Service, and OSHA requirements. Intervention with combative individuals may be required. In addition, the following is required: Knowledge of the principles and practices of program management and delivery of mental health services. Knowledge of mental health, psychiatric principles, practices, and techniques. Knowledge of psychopharmacology. Knowledge of human anatomy and physiology. Ability to perform complete psychiatric and mental health assessments of patients. Ability to manage mental health disorders and care of patients. Ability to identify and evaluate illnesses and/or disorders. Ability to compile and evaluate mental health assessments, medical histories, and other clinical and laboratory data. Ability to initiate diagnostic laboratory tests and evaluate the results. Ability to prescribe/alter and administer appropriate medications for specific illnesses. Ability to work with patients having a variety of mental psychiatric disorders and physical problems. Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments. Ability to apply the consultative processes in problem-solving activities. Ability to communicate effectively. Ability to develop and implement various program monitoring methodologies and techniques. Ability to communicate effectively, team collaboration, and commitment to high standards of care. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. Minimum Qualifications: Licensure as a physician pursuant to Chapter 458, Florida Statutes, and two years of post-licensure professional experience in the practice of medicine; or A current public psychiatry certificate issued by the Florida Board of Medical Examiners pursuant to Section 458.3165, Florida Statutes. Certification by a recognized board in a medical specialty area can substitute for the required experience. Preference will be given to applicants who have: Experience with Forensic psychiatry. Benefits of Working for the State of Florida: 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; And more! For a more complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.

DCF EMPLOYMENT DISCLOSURES US CITIZEN REQUIREMENT: Only US citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers will be hired.

SELECTIVE SERVICE SYSTEM REGISTRATION: All selected male candidates born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion into an authorized position unless they are registered with the Selective Service System (SSS). Verification of Selective Service registration will be conducted prior to hire. RETIREE NOTICE: If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida.

BACKGROUND SCREENING: It is the policy of the Florida Department of Children and Families that any applicant being considered for employment must successfully complete a State and National criminal history check as a condition of employment before beginning employment.

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).

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.

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