Regional Community Forensic Liaison

State of Florida

Regional Community Forensic Liaison overseeing Florida’s community-based services for people involved in mental health and criminal justice systems. Providing training, technical assistance, data analysis, and court-system coordination.

Posted 8/5/2026full-timeOrlando • Florida • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $53,917 - $65,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in community-based mental health systems, forensic statutes, and data analysis to improve outcomes for justice-involved populations. Proficient in providing training, technical assistance, and developing policies to enhance service delivery and operational efficiency.

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Community-Based Mental Health ServicesForensic System of CareData Collection and AnalysisTraining and Technical AssistanceProject Oversight

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Hard Skills

Data AnalysisTechnical WritingProgram DevelopmentPolicy DevelopmentEvidence-Based PracticesMental Health TreatmentCommunity Liaison ActivitiesVerbal PresentationsResearch Best PracticesQuality Improvement Projects

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationRelationship BuildingProblem SolvingOrganizational SkillsDecision Making

Tools & Technologies

Multimedia TechniquesInnovative TechnologyData Systems

Industry Keywords

Criminal JusticeForensic EvaluatorsManaging EntitiesCircuit CourtsMental IllnessCommunity Mental Health ProvidersFlorida StatutesConditional ReleaseDiversion OpportunitiesContinuity of Care

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide regional oversight of the Department’s community-based system of care for persons committed, or at risk of commitment, under Chapter 916, Florida Statutes
Serve as a regional liaison to circuit courts, criminal justice and mental health partners, community mental health providers, managing entities, regional counsel, and state mental health treatment facilities
Expand Florida’s capacity to serve individuals involved in both the mental health and criminal justice systems through community-based alternatives
Provide education and training on forensic statutes and rules, the forensic system of care, best practices, evidence-based practices, community-based services, diversion opportunities, mental illness, and least restrictive community treatment
Participate in program development and assessment, data analysis, community liaison activities, verbal presentations, and quality projects
Work with the State Community Forensic Liaison and Department staff to monitor and achieve team strategy goals and objectives
Provide technical assistance to circuit liaisons, forensic case managers, managing entities, court and jail staff, criminal justice partners, and treatment facility staff
Coordinate presentations and training sessions for judges, attorneys, court staff, DCF staff, managing entities, forensic evaluators, and educators
Identify trends and performance improvement opportunities regarding diversion, conditional release, and continuity of care
Identify systemic barriers affecting opportunities for individuals at risk for commitment
Assist circuit courts with cases involving individuals with mental illnesses committed or at risk of commitment under Chapter 916, Florida Statutes
Maintain relationships with community service providers, State Attorneys, Public Defenders, Circuit Judges, jails, law enforcement, forensic evaluators, treatment facilities, and managing entities
Collect, compile, verify, and enter regional data into data systems and run ad hoc reports
Interpret data, develop written reports for leadership, and recommend improvement strategies
Assist with developing standards, policies, procedures, correspondence, and other written documents and reports
Use multimedia techniques and innovative technology to deliver virtual training and technical assistance
Research best practices for potential implementation to improve outcomes for forensic individuals
Perform other duties required to meet program and departmental goals and objectives

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree from a college or university in psychology, social work, or criminal justice preferred, plus four years of criminal justice experience
Master’s degree in the referenced related fields may substitute for one year of required experience
Professional experience may substitute on a year-for-year basis for the preferred college education
Previous management or project oversight experience preferred
Experience overseeing multiple tasks and priorities preferred
Experience providing training and technical assistance to individuals, agencies, communities, and/or county entities preferred
Experience with meeting planning and facilitation preferred
Experience using innovative media and technology desired
Excellent writing and oral communication skills required
Experience with technical writing for professional audiences preferred
Experience in mental health treatment, particularly with justice-involved populations, preferred
Knowledge of basic management principles and practices
Knowledge of data collection and analysis methods
Ability to coordinate consultative programs addressing managerial and operational problems
Ability to determine work priorities and complete assignments
Ability to communicate effectively and establish effective working relationships
Ability to assess budgetary needs and formulate policies and procedures
Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures
Ability to organize data into logical formats for reports and presentations
Ability to collect, evaluate, and analyze data to develop recommendations and solve problems
Ability to conduct fact-finding research, work independently, solve problems, and make decisions
Only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers will be hired
Successful completion of State and National criminal history background screening is required before employment
Fingerprinting and Florida Department of Law Enforcement and FBI criminal records checks may be required
Selected male candidates born on or after October 1, 1962, must be registered with the Selective Service System
Candidate Profile application must be complete and employment, education, training, and other qualifying information must be verifiable

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive State of Florida total compensation package
Employee benefits through the State of Florida benefits program
Veterans’ Preference for eligible candidates
Possible waivers for postsecondary educational requirements for certain eligible service members
Reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities
Drug-free workplace