Job Description

Requisition No: 862765


Agency: Children and Families


Working Title: MENTAL HEALTH REHAB SERVICES DIR - SES - 60006405


Pay Plan: SES


Position Number: 60006405


Salary: $45,060.11 - $80,000.00 Annually


Posting Closing Date: 10/19/2025

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The Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF)

isthe 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.

Florida State Hospital (FSH)

is a mental health treatment facility owned and operated by the State of Florida and is part of the Department of Children and Families. The department'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."

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.

This is a highly responsible and professional position serving as the Mental Health Rehab Services Director - SES within Program Services. 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:

This position requires lifting, pulling, and squatting. Duties of this position require the incumbent to be knowledgeable of and utilize the principles of Total Quality Management. Responsible for the development, implementation and evaluation of all Central Rehabilitative Services treatment, psychiatric rehabilitation and enrichment programs provided to residents throughout Florida State Civil Hospital. Programs include Engagement/Enrichment, Readiness Development, Choosing/Achieving/VPD/Supported Employment, and Treatment (including Substance Abuse Treatment, Illness Management and Recovery, as well as competency restoration education for Forensic Step-Down residents). Ensure fidelity to treatment/recovery models and other evidence-based curricula offered, including IMR and the Role Recovery (Boston Center for Psychiatric Rehabilitation) model of Psychiatric Rehabilitation. Responsibilities include administrative and programmatic oversight of the rehabilitation provided through Rehab Services. The primary focus is one of teaching, skill development, and support. The position reports to the Assistant Institutional Superintendent for Civil Services. Provides direct administrative supervision of all rehabilitation staff within Civil Rehab Services which is in conformity with Hospital and Department policies and procedures. Manages the hiring, dismissal and administrative supervision of all Rehab employees by an established system of administrative delegation. Oversees all budgets for areas of supervision, per established Financial Services process. Provides administrative supervision and clinical oversight to forensic services - based rehabilitation therapists who are assigned to the Substance Abuse/Treatment area and Music Therapy services only. Works cooperatively with MHRSD-F/C-SES in Forensic Services to ensure a seamless service delivery system in these service areas. Ensures that all staff under the Civil MHRSD's supervision are able to acquire and maintain the knowledge and skills necessary for competence in the appropriate components of the evidence-based treatment and recovery models utilized at FSH through the development of training modules, coordination of training, and the delivery of supervisory protocols. Serves on or leads Florida State Hospital and MH Treatment Facilities committees and workgroups to ensure hospital-wide consistency with evidence-based practices and other FSH/MHTF initiatives. Conducts tours, provides an Overview of the FSH Rehabilitative Services programs and other needed information. Oversees development of Civil Rehab Services Strategic Plan. Will develop strategic objectives, activities, measures and data collection tools for all of the Civil Rehab Services Program areas to support the overall FSH goals. Develops graphs/reports and presents necessary information for FSH and MHTF managers. Provides support and serves on workgroups to develop hospital-wide performance measures for all FSH Rehabilitative Services staff and presents findings as required. Emphasizes the need for staff consistency with the overall hospital vision and core recovery values. This includes an emphasis on resident choice in the areas of housing, work, socialization and leisure and on the skill development necessary to translate those choices from goals into reality. Evaluates/monitors program effectiveness and resident progress through research, data collection, analysis and development of action plans. Assists staff in setting priorities, maximizing efficiency and productivity, and enhancing opportunities for personal and professional growth. Locates and develops additional resources (methods, materials, community agencies, etc.) for both residents and staff, and facilitates their incorporation and implementation in the program. Performs other related duties as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required for the position:

Knowledge of methods of compiling, organizing and analyzing data. Knowledge of the principles and practices of supervision and management. Ability to review rehabilitation program and related activities for conformance with policies and standards. Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques. Ability to interpret and implement applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures. Ability to supervise people. Ability to prioritize work load. Ability to develop various reports. Ability to manage a rehabilitation treatment delivery system. Ability to assess budgetary needs. Ability to formulate policies and procedures. Ability to plan, organize and direct rehabilitation treatment program activities. Ability to communicate effectively. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Minimum Qualifications:

Four years of professional experience supervising or serving in a leadership role. One year of experience writing formal business communications, including emails. A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university is preferred and four years of professional experience in Behavioral Sciences, Social Sciences, Rehabilitation Sciences, Psychology, Counseling, Music Therapy, Art Therapy, Music Education, Physical Education with course work Adaptive Physical Education, Vocational Education, Education, Dance Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Leisure studies with course work in Therapeutic Recreation, Horticulture Therapy, Criminology or Criminal Justice. A master's degree from an accredited college or university can substitute for one year of the required experience. Professional experience as described above can substitute on a year-for-year basis for the preferred college education.

Preference will be given to applicants who have:

Experience in working with Rehabilitation Services, Psychiatric Rehabilitation and Enrichment Programs. Experience working in the field of Mental Health or Vocational Rehabilitation.

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 REQUIREMENTOnly 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.