PAY GRADE: 097
CLASS TITLE:REGIONAL MENTAL HEALTH CONSULTANT - DC
ALLOCATION FACTOR(S)
This is administrative and psychological work coordinating the delivery of mental health services for all institutions in an assigned region in the Department of Corrections. This includes monitoring and administering the delivery of mental health services at the institutional level; implementing and monitoring quality assurance programs; and ensuring that action is taken at the institutional level to correct deficiencies.
EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED:
(Note: The examples of work as listed in this class specification are not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the class. The omission of specific statements does not preclude management from assigning specific duties not listed herein if such duties are a logical assignment to the position. Examples of work performed are not to be used for allocation purposes.)
- Plans, develops, implements, monitors and administers a regional mental health services program.
- Provides clinical mental health services, including monitoring and consultation for mental health services staff in all assigned major institutions and facilities of an assigned region.
- Develops mental health services programs to improve the nature and extent of treatment and care of inmates in all assigned major institutions and facilities.
- Develops program policies, procedures and guidelines for staff and for contracted employees assigned in a region.
- Assesses mental health services needs utilizing appropriate statistical data.
- Establishes, implements and maintains an effective quality assurance program for all assigned correctional institutions and facilities in an assigned region.
- Performs related work as required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
(Note: The knowledge, skills and abilities (KSA's) identified in this class specification represent those needed to perform the duties of this class. Additional knowledge, skills and abilities may be applicable for individual positions in the employing agency.)
- Knowledge of the standards of care for persons with mental impairments.
- Knowledge of the theories and principles of psychology.
- Knowledge of psychological testing principles and practices.
- Knowledge of methods of compiling, organizing, analyzing and interpreting data.
- Knowledge of program planning and evaluation.
- Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
- Ability to develop policies, procedures and standards.
- Ability to analyze and interpret psychological data.
- Ability to provide consultation, advice and training to others.
- Ability to formulate and implement goals and objectives.
- Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
- Ability to communicate effectively.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship with others.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- A doctorate from an accredited college or university in psychology, one year of supervised internship experience in professional psychology, licensure as a Psychologist in accordance with Florida Statute 490, and three years of professional experience in psychology.
EFFECTIVE:
1/17/1990
HISTORY:
02/13/1989