ASSISTANT INSTITUTION SUPERINTENDENT - 60006385

Requisition No: 865029 

Agency: Children and Families

Working Title: ASSISTANT INSTITUTION SUPERINTENDENT - 60006385

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 60006385 

Salary:  $52,513.15 - $136,586.91 Annually 

Posting Closing Date: 01/11/2026 

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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.

North Florida Evaluation and Treatment Center (NFETC) is a 216 bed, all male, forensic, mental health rehabilitation facility. The Center is located in northeast Gainesville, Florida on 639 picturesque acres with regular sightings of deer, turkey and other wildlife. NFETC employs a variety of entry level to leadership positions including food service, maintenance, direct care, nurses, counselors, rehab therapists, medical doctors, security, psychiatrists, and psychologists.

NORTH FLORIDA EVALUATION AND TREATMENT FACILITY 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.

This is a highly responsible and professional position serving as the Assistant Hospital Administrator within the Safety/Risk Unit. The ideal candidate will be a collaborative team player who works seamlessly across all sections within the program office. This role requires the use of independent judgment, a proactive approach to responsibilities, and exceptional attention to detail. If you are driven, organized, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we encourage you to apply.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities include:

• Work independently assisting the Hospital Administrator in planning, coordinating and directing activities of a state-operated mental health treatment facility. 
• The Assistant Administrator shall ensure the facility is adequately staffed, established standards are met, and adequate resources are provided to meet the needs of the patient populations served.
• Directs long-term strategic objectives, and annual business plan objectives; implements policies, procedures, and goals designed to meet the hospital’s mission, vision, and values.
• Provide strategic direction, leadership and oversight for operational areas of the hospital, including Security, Maintenance, facility support, and ancillary services such as laundry, and transportation ensuring all key processes are aligned with the goals and objectives of the agency.
• Stay abreast of healthcare regulations, standards, and accreditation requirements, ensuring the hospital's compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.  Assure adherence to federal, state and other applicable regulatory requirements to meet applicable hospital licensure requirements.
• Collaborate with healthcare teams to develop and implement quality improvement initiatives, patient safety programs, and process optimization projects.
• Develop and implement operational policies, procedures, and protocols to ensure efficient workflow, optimal resource allocation, and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Provide 24/7 Administrator On-Call coverage on a rotating or as needed basis.
• Lead the implementation of Customer Service principles to meet and exceed expectations of internal and external customers; coordinate the activities of all institutional staff relative to customer service and customer service improvement.
• Develop, manage, review and analyze reports of key management performance indicators; ensure that necessary corrective actions are accomplished in a timely manner.
• Establish, monitor, and recommend improvements with key measures of performance assuring management excellence, treatment excellence, and customer/partner satisfaction in the most cost-effective manner possible.
• Engage with the agency’s executive team, hospital's executive team, and other stakeholders to provide information and reports related to operational performance, strategic initiatives, and opportunities for growth.
• Foster effective working relationships and collaboration with physicians, nursing staff, department leaders, and other healthcare professionals to ensure seamless coordination of care and operational efficiency.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement by promoting evidence-based practices, lean methodologies, and innovation throughout the organization.
• Other assigned duties as required. 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required for the position:

• Ability to maintain and demonstrate a broad knowledge of tasks and assets necessary to accomplish the agency goals.
• Knowledgeable and sound leader who possesses excellent communication and interpersonal skills to foster cooperation across departmental lines and manage information, and environmental and fiscal resources to accomplish goals.
• Knowledge of the operations of a mental health treatment facility or acute care hospital.
• Ability to manage large and diverse budget resources.
• Ability to plan and direct overall operations of a mental health facility or acute care hospital.
• Strong knowledge of healthcare regulations and accreditation standards.
• Excellent leadership and management skills.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to make critical decisions and problem-solve effectively.
• Knowledge of healthcare financial management and budgeting skills.
• Knowledge of healthcare best practices and emerging trends.
• Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to prepare a variety of reports through the utilization of Microsoft tools.
• Ability to deal with individuals and critical situations in an effective manner.
• Ability to take charge in emergency situations and make fast, rational decisions.
• Ability to communicate effectively with compassion while ensuring accountability and appropriate results. 

Minimum Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university is preferred in Business Administration or Healthcare Administration or Operations Management with five years experience leading, optimizing, and growing complex healthcare teams, or related work in healthcare administration or hospital operations, with progressive leadership responsibilities.  
• Professional experience as described above can substitute on a year-for-year basis for the preferred college education.
• Three years of experience serving in a hospital senior leadership role or on a senior leadership team.

Preference will be given to applicants who have:

• Experience in Hospital or Physician Practice Management.
• Master’s degree desired in business, healthcare administration, or operations management.
• Experience with in-depth knowledge of healthcare regulations, policies, and accreditation standards.
• Experience with a proven track record of driving operational excellence and achieving results.
• Experience in Budgeting and Finances.
• Experience in Patient Satisfaction Surveys.
• Experience in Forensic or Corrections.
• Experience in Mental Health.

 Candidate Profile (application) must be completed in its entirety:

• Include the supervisor names and phone numbers for all periods of employment.
• Account for and explain gaps in employment so that the hiring process is not delayed.
• Experience, education, training, knowledge, skills and/or abilities, as well as responses to pre-qualifying questions must be verifiable to meet the minimum qualifications.
• It is unacceptable to use the statement “See Resume” in place of responding to qualifying questions and entering work history.
• If you experience problems applying online, please call the People First Service Center at (877) 562-7287.

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 set of employee benefits.
• 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.  For more information, please visit the SSS website: http://www.sss.gov.

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. Your current retirement benefits may be suspended or voided, and you required to repay all benefits received depending upon the date of your retirement.

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.

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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.

Salary : $52,513 - $136,587