Behavioral Health Consultant for Child Welfare & Recovery

Community and Social Services; Bradenton (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Florida Department of Children and Families seeks a Behavioral Health Consultant to work within the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Program's SunCoast Regional Office. This role provides clinical expertise to Child Protective Investigators and dependency case managers focusing on behavioral health conditions in families involved with the child welfare system.

The consultant will educate front-line staff, facilitate treatment referrals, provide field consultations, and collaborate with

Qualifications

• Clinical expertise in behavioral health disorders, with emphasis on opioid use and substance misuse.
• Ability to engage cooperatively with internal and external stakeholders across child welfare and mental health systems.
• Capacity to manage multiple high-priority projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of community mental health and substance use treatment providers.
• Strong communication and education skills to train investigators and case managers on behavioral health identification and engagement.

Responsibilities

• Educate front-line staff on recognizing behavioral health concerns.
• Facilitate timely treatment referrals for families.
• Provide field consultations to investigators and case managers.
• Collaborate with community providers to improve family engagement and access to recovery services.

Skills

Behavioral health expertise

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

MH/SUD networks

Training & communication

Job description

The Florida Department of Children and Families seeks a Behavioral Health Consultant to work within the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Program's SunCoast Regional Office. This role provides clinical expertise to Child Protective Investigators and dependency case managers focusing on behavioral health conditions in families involved with the child welfare system.

The consultant will educate front-line staff, facilitate treatment referrals, provide field consultations, and collaborate with