What are the responsibilities and job description for the BEHAVIORAL ANALYST - F/C position at State of Florida- Children and Families?
Requisition No: 873928
Agency: Children and Families
Working Title: BEHAVIORAL ANALYST - F/C - 60005636
Pay Plan: Career Service
Position Number: 60005636
Salary: $2,458.44 / Biweekly $47,945.07 - $109,842.39 Annually
Posting Closing Date: 04/21/2026
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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.
- The applicant selected to fill this position shall be required to submit to a pre-employment medical examination. This position requires lifting, pulling and squatting. Duties of this position require the incumbent to be knowledgeable of utilize the principles of Total Quality Management. The employee in this position spends a minimum of 75% of his/her time performing duties outlined on the official position description, which involves contact with residents in a forensic facility or institution. The position provides professional level psychodiagnostics and psychotherapeutic services to residents in the Forensic Services under supervision of a licensed psychologist.
- Performs intake interviews and review collateral data in order to make diagnoses, to assess residents' level of mental and behavioral functioning, and to make treatment recommendations.
- Performs clinical/legal evaluations as required by committing courts, combining data from observation, interviews, assessments, and consultations to produce comprehensive written reports.
- Administers and interprets comprehensive diagnostic test batteries in order to assess the resident's current level of functioning and potential for improvement.
- Conducts individual crisis intervention, consulting with both professional and non-professional staff members regarding behavioral problems of residents. Prepares clinical summaries on residents and participates in general staff conferences.
- Follows and carries out FSH/Unit/Department Safety Practices, Policies and Procedures.
- Performs related work as required.
- Knowledge of the theories and principles of clinical, counseling or behavioral psychology.
- Knowledge of accepted therapy techniques.
- Knowledge of psychological testing principles and practices.
- Knowledge of research designs and methodologies.
- Ability to administer and interpret psychological tests.
- Ability to interview patients to obtain information.
- Ability to evaluate, diagnose and treat patients.
- Ability to conduct group and individual therapy sessions.
- Ability to develop experimental designs for research studies.
- Ability to prepare psychological reports.
- Ability to analyze and interpret psychological data.
- Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
- Ability to communicate effectively.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
- A doctorate from an accredited college or university in psychology or counseling.
- Completion of doctoral internship.
- Work History - entered with the most recent/current listed first:
- Any and all State of Florida jobs
- Any and all Florida University jobs
- All periods of employment
- Periods of unemployment
- Gaps 3 months or more*
- Education
- Volunteer Experience
- Include supervisor names and phone numbers including current place of employment.
- Gaps 3 months or more must be addressed – you will need to account for and explain any gaps in employment including unemployment. You can either list these in your application under Period of Employment or attach a word document listing your gaps.
- Experience, education, training, knowledge, skills and/or abilities as well as responses to pre-qualifying questions must be verifiable to meet the minimum qualifications.
- If claiming Right to First Interview, candidate MUST attach a copy of your official layoff letter when applying. This only applies to employees laid off from Career Service positions.
- 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.
DCF EMPLOYMENT DISCLOSURES
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, and, if applicable, also be screened in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, F.S., and Chapter 408, F.S. No applicant may begin employment until the background screening results are received, reviewed for any disqualifying offenses, and approved by the Agency. Background screening shall include, but not be limited to, fingerprinting for State and Federal criminal records checks through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and may include local criminal history checks through local law enforcement agencies.
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.
Salary : $47,945 - $109,842