CLINICAL LICENSING SPECIALIST - SAMH - 60006149

Florida; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation and sick leave

9 state holidays

Health and dental benefits

State retirement program

Life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Florida Department of Children and Families is seeking a Clinical Licensing Specialist for the Northwest Region. The role focuses on substance use disorder licensing, Baker Act designations and providing expert guidance to teams across counties in the region.

The position requires clinical experience, a bachelor’s or master’s degree in social services, and proficiency in licensing standards. It is a full-time, non-telework role with comprehensive benefits including health, dental, retirement,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social services or related field with 3 years social service experience; or Master’s with 2 years.
• Licensing experience, substance abuse experience or Certified Addiction Professional preferred.
• Knowledge of licensing standards and Baker Act designation processes.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, license and evaluate substance use disorder programs per licensing standards; input data into the Department’s official system.
• Assist providers with Baker Act Receiving Facility applications and monitor designations.
• Represent the Department in community meetings and work groups on licensing issues.
• Review incident reports, grievance/appeals, and coordinate regional improvements.
• Coordinate and follow up on complaints and service actions; perform other duties as assigned by leadership.

Skills

Family-centered interviewing

Counseling techniques

Resource coordination

Time management

Active listening

Communication

Case file management

Report writing

Stakeholder collaboration

Computer systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social services or related field

Master’s degree in related field

Job description

Requisition No: 886190

Agency: Children and Families

Working Title: CLINICAL LICENSING SPECIALIST - SAMH - 60006149

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 60006149

Salary: $55,000.00 Annually

Posting Closing Date: 11/13/2026

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Job Title: LICENSING SPECIALIST - SAMH - 60006149

Clinical Substance Use Disorder Licensing Specialist

TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION RESPONSES TO THE QUALIFYING QUESTIONS ARE REQUIRED AND MUST BE VERIFIABLE BASED ON YOUR SUBMITTED APPLICATION.

THIS IS NOT A TELEWORK POSITION.

This position requires clinical experience and will serve as the regional subject matter expert to assist the team with substance use disorder licensing and Baker Act designations. This position will be located in the Northwest Region which serves Bay, Calhoun, Escambia, Franklin, Gadsden, Gulf, Holmes, Jackson, Jefferson, Leon, Liberty, Okaloosa, Santa Rosa, Wakulla, Walton and Washington counties. This is a full time Career Service position. Benefits include 13 days of vacation and 13 days of sick leave per year accured biweekly, 9 paid state holidays, 1 personal holiday, participation in the Florida Retirement System, full health and dental benefits, state paid life insurance, Employee Assistance Program, tuition reimbursement and many more optional benefits.

Responsible for monitoring, licensing and evaluating substance use disorder prevention, intervention and treatment programs per licensing standards; Chapter 397 F.S. and 65D-30 FAC. Responsible for implementing policies and procedures for the Office of Licensing. Monitors service providers and licenses substance use disorder programs as assigned by the Regional Licensing Manager in accordance with established guidelines. Identify any corrective actions plans needed due to violations of administrative code or statute. Input applications, fees, complaints, fines, inspections, corrective action plans and any other necessary information into the Department’s official system.

Assist providers with applications for Baker Act Receiving Facilities to be designated by the Department. Assist in monitoring receiving facilities per designation standards in Chapter 394 F.S. and 65E-5 FAC. Provide findings for inclusion on designation reports and plans.

Represent the Department in community meetings, work groups and forums related to substance use disorder licensing and designation issues.

Review results of incident reporting, fatality reviews and continuous quality improvement reports, grievance/appeals and use this information initiate regional improvements.

Coordinates and follows up on complaints/tracker assignments and services as received.

Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Northwest Regional Manager and Office of Licensing leadership team.

Minimum Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in social services or related field from an accredited college or university and 3 years of social service work experience or a master’s degree with 2-year social service work experience. Licensing experience, substance abuse experience or Cerfied Addiction Professional preferred.

Knowledge Skills And Abilities

Knowledge of family-centered interviewing and counseling techniques.

Skill in organizing community resources to assist individuals and families in need of services.

Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.

Ability to actively listen to others.

Ability to communicate effectively.

Ability to maintain well-executed case files.

Ability to write comprehensive reports.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with individuals, family members, co-workers and community partners.

Ability to use computer systems.

Ability to review compliance of licensing standards.

Ability to interact appropriately with individuals, families, community resources, service providers and other department professionals.

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.

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.