Direct personal services to individual DCF residents. These services include admission, psychiatric examinations, physical examinations, diagnosis, prescription of medications, psychotherapy, restraints or seclusion as indicated, forensic determinations, when appropriate, management of minor and major medical conditions, performance of special examinations, use of life support equipment, minor surgical procedures and preparation for discharge. Make proper referrals to other ancillary departments of testing, treatment, or management. Make rounds to follow the progress, with suitable documentation of the individual residents in their care. Changes in the resident’s status will result in responsible changes in the prescription of medical management. Participate in the multi-disciplinary team process. Request a second opinion in all cases of medical doubt or difficulty. Complete documentation requirements in accordance with applicable rules, regulations, operating procedures and other required standards. Participate in and attend when called, all legal proceedings concerning residents. Participate in and attend when called, all disaster drills. Be available at any time in the event of actual emergency or disaster. Supervise Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants as assigned per protocol. Attendance in continuing medical education activities, which maintain the legislated educational requirement to maintain medical licensure. Participate in medical committee work, which assures the optimal organization of the clinical staff in providing quality care to DCF residents. Be available to the families or other interested parties of residents when called for. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required for the position: Demonstrates diagnostic competence by utilizing appropriate physical and psychiatric examinations based on current ICD/ DSM criteria within the time frames and guidelines specified in the DCF/ FSH policies. Ability to develop and implement various program monitoring methodologies and techniques. Chooses treatment based on current National Standards of Medical and Psychiatric care, on admission and when indicated by changes in the resident’s condition. Minimum Qualifications: Licensure as a physician pursuant to Chapter 458, Florida Statutes, and two years of post-licensure professional experience in the practice of medicine; or A current public psychiatry certificate issued by the Florida Board of Medical Examiners pursuant to Section 458.3165, Florida Statutes. Certification by a recognized board in a medical specialty area can substitute for the required experience. Preference will be given to applicants who have: Experience with Forensic psychiatry. Candidate Profile (application) Requirements: Candidate Profile (application) must be complete in its entirety. Work History - entered with the most recent/current listed first: Any and all State of Florida jobs Any and all Florida University jobs All periods of employment Periods of unemployment Gaps 3 months or more - Education Volunteer Experience Include supervisor names and phone numbers including current place of employment. - Gaps 3 months or more must be addressed – you will need to account for and explain any gaps in employment including unemployment. You can either list these in your application under Period of Employment or attach a word document listing your gaps. Experience, education, training, knowledge, skills and/or abilities as well as responses to pre-qualifying questions must be verifiable to meet the minimum qualifications. If claiming Right to First Interview, candidate MUST attach a copy of your official layoff letter when applying. This only applies to employees laid off from Career Service positions. 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 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: 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.