SENIOR PHYSICIAN - PRIMARY CARE SUPV - 60005157

• Requisition No: 884412
• Agency: Children and Families
• Working Title: SENIOR PHYSICIAN - PRIMARY CARE SUPV - 60005157
• Pay Plan: SES
• Position Number: 60005157
• Salary: $176,000.00 Annually
• Posting Closing Date: 10/19/2026

Total Compensation Estimator ToolThe Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) is the 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.

North Florida Evaluation and Treatment Center (NFETC) is a 216 bed, all male, forensic, mental health rehabilitation facility. The Center is located in northeast Gainesville, Florida on 639 picturesque acres with regular sightings of deer, turkey and other wildlife. NFETC employs a variety of entry level to leadership positions including food service, maintenance, direct care, nurses, counselors, rehab therapists, medical doctors, security, psychiatrists, and psychologists.

NORTH FLORIDA EVALUATION AND TREATMENT FACILITY 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 Senior Physician Primary Care Supervisor - SES within the Medical Services Division. 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

EXAMPLES OF WORK

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This section of the job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of duties and responsibilities of the position. The omission of a specific job function does not absolve an employee from being required to perform additional tasks incidental to or inherent in the job. Performance of lower level duties may be required.

This is a professional position in a maximum security forensic mental health facility. The incumbent is expected to maintain a positive and professional attitude and manner at all times ensuring individuals receive comprehensive medical and mental health services in a cost effective, customer-oriented manner.

The incumbent will follow all medical ethics and standards in an outcome oriented management system, while maintaining sensitivity to the constitutional rights of patients.

This is advanced professional work supervising and directing employees.

The primary duty of the incumbent in this position is to spend the majority of their time communicating with, motivating, training and evaluating employees, planning and directing their work; and having the authority to effectively recommend actions such as: hire, transfer, suspend, layoff, promote, discharge, assign, and reward or discipline direct reports.

Evaluates employees against established standards and takes appropriate actions when necessary (i. e. recognition, reward, corrective action, etc.).

Conducts physical examinations on new admissions and annually thereafter, in accordance with Department of Children and Family (DCF) Operating Procedures and NFETC policy and operating procedures, documenting completely, accurately, and legibly. Performs general medical diagnostic and prescriptive work for all residents in accordance with standards.

Ensures that preventive practices and procedures are followed in accordance with DCF Operating Procedures for Preventive Medicine.

Refers residents to medical specialists and facilities in the community for necessary treatment and insures that diagnostic, treatment, and consultative reports are evaluated and utilized

Employee attends yearly training in the following: CPR, First Aid, Mandt, Bloodborne Pathogens, Biomedical Waste and Critical Event Training (the latter 3 being under the umbrella of Adapt Training) and employee has annual TB testing done.

Employee will supervise all direct reports ensuring that they meet individual performance standards that have been negotiated, adhere to standards of professional practice for their specific discipline, receive quarterly coaching and ensure that they follow an approved Employee Development Plan

Employee will assist in interviewing, selecting and training new employees. Approve submitted timesheets and leave requests per NFETC policy for all direct reports.

Employee will support the Medical Executive Director in the management of the medical division of NFETC and act in the MED’s stead when MED is unavailable.

The Ideal Candidate Will Possess the Ability To:

• Engage cooperatively and professionally with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Manage multiple high-priority projects simultaneously with agility and precision.
• Demonstrate flexibility and the ability to succeed both independently and with minimal direction.
• Understand and align with the vision of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health (SAMH) Program, executing projects, assignments, and policy updates accurately and on time in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborate effectively within a team while also excelling when working independently.
• Analyze challenges and propose thoughtful, practical solutions to complex problems.

Conduct thorough research to identify and recommend the most strategic and effective course of action—the best “yes.”

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required for the position:

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of program management and delivery of mental health services.
• Knowledge of human anatomy and physiology.
• Ability to manage mental health disorders and care of patients.
• Ability to identify and evaluate illnesses and/or disorders.
• Ability to compile and evaluate mental health assessments, medical histories and other clinical and laboratory data.
• Ability to initiate diagnostic laboratory tests and evaluate the results.
• Ability to prescribe/alter and administer appropriate medications for specific illnesses.
• Ability to work with patients having a variety of mental psychiatric disorders and physical problems.
• Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments.
• Ability to apply the consultative process in problem-solving activities.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to develop and implement various program monitoring methodologies and techniques.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

• ATTESTATION BY STAFF OF POSITION ESSENTIAL
• PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
• These requirements are considered a term and condition of employment in my current job position:

• Must be able to travel up 17 stairs and 50 feet in 30 seconds.
• Must be able to go up and down 17 stairs 8 times in 8 hours.
• Must have normal vision and hearing, including use of corrective devices.
• Must be able to work with or around cleaning chemicals and supplies.
• Must be able to do repetitive movements with arms, hands, neck and head; up to 60 movements in 1 hour.
• Must be able to demonstrate competency in all areas of training, some of which requires physical activity such as CPR,

MANDT and Heimlich training.

• Must be able to bend, twist, turn, kneel, push and stoop 10 times in one hour, if necessary.
• Must be able to physically operate all equipment necessary to do job tasks, including using a keyboard for 1 hour.
• Must be able to lift 20 pounds or drag 150 pounds for 3 feet distance.
• Must be able to carry up to 15 pounds up 17 stairs in 1 minute.
• Must be able to sit and/or stand for 1 hour without a break.
• Must be able to walk 800 feet without stopping in 5 minutes.
• Must be able to work 16 hour shifts on occasion.
• Must be able to remain alert for a period of 1 to 16 hours including normal breaks.
• Must be able to drive an EZ Go or vehicle up to 3 hours at one time if job essential.

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

Licensure as an osteopathic physician pursuant to Chapter 459, Florida Statutes, and two years of post-licensure professional experience in the practice of osteopathic medicine; or

• Certification by a recognized board in a medical specialty area can substitute for the required experience.
• A Doctor of Medicine (MD) or a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from an approved school is required.
• Must hold a current, full and unrestricted medical license in Florida.
• A minimum of 4 years of relevant experience
• Must possess a current DEA license
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate is needed
• Strong communication skills are essential.

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
• Gap