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Job description
At Orange County Government, we are proud to serve the public with integrity, honesty, fairness, and professionalism. We develop innovative policies and services that impact Central Florida and shape the future of our community. We believe in hiring the very best. Our workplace experience sets us apart and makes us a great place to work. Our goal is to create an environment of exceptional organizational values, customer service standards, and employee satisfaction. Orange County Government is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment and services to all individuals.
The Licensed Mental Health Specialist, Corrections is responsible for assessment and treatment planning with offenders at Orange County's correctional facilities who have demonstrated a need for mental health services. Performs a variety of related functions including conducting mental status evaluations of inmates, providing recommendations to staff, performing crisis assessments and implementing interventions.
Work is performed with independence under the direction of the Chief Psychologist and is reviewed on a regular basis through observations and results achieved.
Job Description
General Functions :
The Licensed Mental Health Specialist is responsible for assessment and treatment planning with offenders at Orange County's correctional facilities who have demonstrated a need for mental health services. Performs a variety of related functions including conducting mental status evaluations of inmates, providing recommendations to staff, performing crisis assessments and implementing interventions.
Work is performed with independence under the direction of the Chief Psychologist and is reviewed on a regular basis through observations and results achieved.
Representative Duties/Assignments :
Duties may vary based on area of assignment. The following are representative duties, it is not the intent to capture all duties performed by this classification.
Conducts Mental Status Exams and assesses mental health via behavior, including verbal and nonverbal cues to diagnose inmates accurately.
Conducts needs assessments based on psychosocial history and reviews medical charts to evaluate mental status of incarcerated offenders.
Conducts group and/or individual counseling with incarcerated offenders who have mental health problems at Orange County Corrections.
Consults with other staff to provide recommendations relative to treatment, classification, housing, etc.
Provides crisis intervention counseling or assistance, as necessary.
Prepares and presents psychoeducational material to incarcerated offenders.
Prepares case documentation, reports or correspondence
Provides training and consultation to staff.
Prepares mental health inmates for release, as appropriate.
Participates as a member of a multidisciplinary environment.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications :
Master's Degree in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work or related degree and two years of professional experience providing direct clinical services in a social or mental health setting.
Must possess and maintain a valid State of Florida Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Psychiatric Nurse, Mental Health Counselor or Clinical Social Worker with the ability to Baker Act within one (1) year of hire.
Preferences :
Experience in criminal justice.
Experience using DSM (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders) 5.
Application Deadline
Open Date: 09/22/2026
Close Date: 10/19/2026
This posting is subject to close without prior notice.
Salary Information
Pay Grade: 806 - From $33.15 to $44.67
FLSA Status: Exempt
Placement based on Education and Experience
Sign-on Incentive
This position may be eligible for a Sign-on Incentive. To learn more about our Sign-on Incentive Program visit our website at:
Please note that current County employees are not eligible for a sign-on monetary incentive.
Benefits 10 paid holidays and up to 2 floating holidays annually.
18 days paid time off per year.
Longevity bonus based on years of service.
6 days of paid TERM (sick) time annually.
Low-cost medical, dental, vision, additional life insurance.
Free basic life, long term disability, and employee assistance for all the family members effective on day one.
Participation in the Florida Retirement System.
Employee assistance program includes multiple free one on one sessions with licensed counselors and online tools for legal advice, financial planning, personal life balance, etc.
Free access to Wellworks gyms and Orange County Recreation Centers.
Free onsite wellness coaching, including dietician and nurse.
Tuition reimbursement program.
Earn service time to forgive student loans.
Disclaimer: Benefits may vary for employees under collective bargaining agreements.
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Veterans Preference
If you are claiming Veterans' Preference, you are responsible for providing the required eligibility documentation by the closing date of the posting. Please scan and upload a copy of your cover letter and supporting documents, to Orange County Human Resources Division via the secure Box.com folder .
Your cover letter should include the Job ID number you are applying for, the title of the position, your full name and the last 4 digits of your social security number. *If you are a current employee returning from active military service, you may be eligible for promotion preference if the active military service qualifies for Veterans' Preference. Please note that Veterans' Preference applies only to a Veterans' first promotion after reinstatement or reemployment, without exception.
Educational Requirements
If your education was obtained in the United States, the County recognizes degrees or diplomas which are accredited by an agency recognized by the United States Department of Education (USDE) or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) . If you have obtained education from a country other than the United States, your degree or diploma must be evaluated to determine the United States equivalency by a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Service (NACES) or the Association of International Credentials Evaluations (AICE) at your expense.
Address
This position is for the Orange County Corrections Facility located in Orlando, Florida
Notes
Selected candidates will be required to provide employment references and will be required to complete a pre-employment drug, physical, fingerprints and thorough background check.
Worksite address
orlando, FL, 32885, US
Who can apply
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