ASSISTANT INSTITUTION SUPERINTENDENT - 60006385

Requisition No: 865029 

Agency: Children and Families

Working Title: ASSISTANT INSTITUTION SUPERINTENDENT - 60006385

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 60006385 

Salary:  $52,513.15 - $136,586.91 Annually 

Posting Closing Date: 12/01/2025 

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The 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 Assistant Hospital Administrator within the Safety/Risk Unit. 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:

• Work independently assisting the Hospital Administrator in planning, coordinating and directing activities of a state-operated mental health treatment facility. 
• The Assistant Administrator shall ensure the facility is adequately staffed, established standards are met, and adequate resources are provided to meet the needs of the patient populations served.
• Directs long-term strategic objectives, and annual business plan objectives; implements policies, procedures, and goals designed to meet the hospital’s mission, vision, and values.
• Provide strategic direction, leadership and oversight for operational areas of the hospital, including Security, Maintenance, facility support, and ancillary services such as laundry, and transportation ensuring all key processes are aligned with the goals and objectives of the agency.
• Stay abreast of healthcare regulations, standards, and accreditation requirements, ensuring the hospital's compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.  Assure adherence to federal, state and other applicable regulatory requirements to meet applicable hospital licensure requirements.
• Collaborate with healthcare teams to develop and implement quality improvement initiatives, patient safety programs, and process optimization projects.
• Develop and implement operational policies, procedures, and protocols to ensure efficient workflow, optimal resource allocation, and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Provide 24/7 Administrator On-Call coverage on a rotating or as needed basis.
• Lead the implementation of Customer Service principles to meet and exceed expectations of internal and external customers; coordinate the activities of all institutional staff relative to customer service and customer service improvement.
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