Job Description

Requisition No: 868337

Agency: Juvenile Justice

Working Title: SENIOR BEHAVIORAL ANALYST - 80082858

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 80082858

Salary: $3,232.62 bi-weekly

Posting Closing Date: 01/30/2026

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The Department of Juvenile Justice salutes our heroes.

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We value the service given to our country and support the hiring of service members and military spouses.

LOCATION, CONTACT AND SALARY INFORMATION

Location: Knight Building, 2737 Centerview Drive, Tallahassee, Florida 32399

Salary: $3,232.62 bi-weekly (Salary commensurate with knowledge and experience.)

Contact Person: Dr. Tracy Shelby, (850) 717-2413

***ATTENTION CANDIDATES***

To be considered for a position with the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice:

All fields in the Candidate Profile must be completed (an attached resume is not a substitution for the information required on the candidate profile).

Work history, duties and responsibilities, hours worked, supervisor’s name, supervisor’s work number, and formal education fields, etc. must be filled out to determine qualifications for this position.

The essential function of this position is to provide monitoring, technical assistance and consultation regarding delivery of mental health, substance abuse and developmental disability services in Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) residential commitment programs in the North Region. The position is responsible for assisting DJJ mental health, substance abuse and developmental disability providers and staff in implementing efficient and effective mental health, substance abuse and developmental disability services within DJJ facilities and programs in accordance with Department rules, policy, and state and federal laws.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Provides on-site clinical training and technical assistance to DJJ Residential Commitment Programs regarding the provision and delivery of mental health, substance abuse and developmental disability services on an as-needed basis. Conducts follow-up site visit reviews of DJJ facilities as needed.

Assists in pre-operation and post-operation review of mental health, substance abuse, and developmental disability services in residential commitment programs upon request.

Provide day-to-day guidance and operational advice to mental health and substance abuse clinicians, facility administrators and DJJ staff on issues pertaining to mental health, substance abuse and development disability services.

Assists the Office of Health Services (OHS) and Office of Residential Services in the evaluation of the delivery of mental health, substance abuse and development disability services and implementation of corrective action plans in programs with failed or limited compliance ratings on Quality Improvement Standards or clinical audits resulting in deficiencies pertaining to mental health and substance abuse services.

Provides contractual technical expert assistance for all program areas and the Bureau of Contracts, including participation in the competitive procurement process as an OHS Evaluator/Negotiator for mental health, substance abuse and developmental disability services and participate in pre-op and post op reviews.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Ability to organize work, coordinate with others as necessary, and work independently.

Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and the creation of Power Point presentations.

Ability to communicate effectively with strong verbal and written communication skills including public speaking.

Ability to conduct research and formulate policy recommendations.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preference will be given to candidates with:

A doctoral degree or master’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in psychology, counseling or clinical social work is required.

At least two years clinical experience in delivery of mental health and substance abuse services preferably associated with youth correctional facilities.

Experience in trauma treatment and informed care, gender specific services and behavioral therapy within juvenile justice settings, as well as substance abuse therapy and treatment.

Licensure as a psychologist under Chapter 490, F.S., or Licensure as a mental health counselor, clinical social worker or marriage and family therapist under Chapter 491, F.S., is required.

SPECIAL NOTES

This position requires traveling across the North Region and potentially across the state to provide training and technical assistance in DJJ facilities and programs, as needed.

All prospective candidates will be subject to a sex offender check, criminal background checks (state, local, and national) and pre-employment drug screening for direct care positions.

DJJ participates in E-verify (Employment Eligibility).

When identified on a position description, a valid driver’s license is required. If initially hired with an out-of-state license, the Florida resident must obtain a valid Florida state driver’s license within 30 days of hire. Licenses suspended or revoked for any reason, work permits (Business purpose/Employment/education only licenses) and some types of restricted licenses are not acceptable. Licenses that have Corrective Lenses Restriction are acceptable, provided the driver wears corrective lenses while operating the vehicle.

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.