SENIOR PHYSICIAN - PSYCHIATRIST - 60037469The 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.
Northeast Florida State Hospital (NEFSH) is a 613-bed, licensed mental health treatment facility that provides person-centered services to adults suffering from severe and persistent mental illness. The hospital, located in Macclenny, was established in 1959 and is the largest state-operated civil treatment facility.
NORTHEAST FLORIDA STATE HOSPITAL IS A TOBACCO FREE FACILITY. Northeast Florida State Hospital (NEFSH) 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.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 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; orA 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 insuranceLife insurance; $25,000 policy is free plus option to purchase additional life insuranceDental, vision and supplemental insuranceRetirement plan options, including employer contributionsNine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year;Flexible Spending Accounts;Opportunities for career advancement;Tuition waiver for public college courses;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. 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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