Impactful Behavioral Rehab Specialist

Florida; Chattahoochee (FL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) seeks a Behavioral Program Specialist to join the Rehabilitation Services team at Florida State Hospital. The role involves competency restoration, psychiatric rehabilitation, and collaboration with recovery teams across Florida.

The incumbent will assess residents, develop plans, document progress, and support program evaluations. US citizen requirement and background screening apply; benefits package highlighted by the State of Florida.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in nursing, education, or social/behavioral rehabilitative science and two years of behavior modification experience;
• Bachelor's degree in nursing, education, or social/behavioral rehabilitative science;
• Experience can substitute for education year-for-year.

Responsibilities

• Assist in development of curriculum and provide competency restoration and Psychiatric Rehabilitation services.
• Conduct assessments, interviews and record reviews; communicate with recovery team members to identify resident service needs.
• Provide direct resident services including competency restoration and Psychiatric Rehabilitation; help residents choose roles and develop skills.
• Document progress and resident reactions through progress notes per facility procedures.
• Participate in program evaluations and improvement initiatives with teams; revise/develop programs as directed.
• Provide staff training, mentorship to trainees, interns, volunteers; role modeling and teaching as directed.

Job description

Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) seeks a Behavioral Program Specialist to join the Rehabilitation Services team at Florida State Hospital. The role involves competency restoration, psychiatric rehabilitation, and collaboration with recovery teams across Florida.

The incumbent will assess residents, develop plans, document progress, and support program evaluations. US citizen requirement and background screening apply; benefits package highlighted by the State of Florida.