Behavioral Health Consultant OPS - 60933457

Community and Social Services; Gainesville (FL); Presencial; USD 65.000 - 90.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da vaga

The Behavioral Health Consultant OPS works within the Florida Department of Children and Families' Substance Abuse and Mental Health program, specifically within the Northeast Regional Office.

The role provides clinical expertise to child welfare staff, focusing on identifying and addressing behavioral health conditions, particularly opioid use and substance misuse disorders, in families involved in the child welfare system.

Qualificações

• Clinical expertise in behavioral health, mental health, or substance use disorders.
• Ability to collaborate with child welfare investigators and case managers.
• Knowledge of opioid use disorder identification and MAT.
• Experience engaging families and facilitating referrals to treatment services.
• Ability to work independently with sound judgment and attention to detail.
• Willingness to work irregular hours during emergency response situations.

Conhecimentos

Behavioral health expertise

Collaboration with investigators

Opioid/MAT knowledge

Engaging families/referrals

Independent work ability

Flexibility for irregular hours

Descrição da vaga

The Behavioral Health Consultant OPS works within the Florida Department of Children and Families' Substance Abuse and Mental Health program, specifically within the Northeast Regional Office. The role provides clinical expertise to child welfare staff, focusing on identifying and addressing behavioral health conditions—particularly opioid use and substance misuse disorders—in families involved in the child welfare system. The consultant collaborates with Child Protective Investigators and case managers to improve engagement, treatment access, and outcomes for families.

Key qualifications:

• Clinical expertise in behavioral health, mental health, or substance use disorders
• Ability to collaborate with child welfare investigators and case managers
• Knowledge of opioid use disorder identification and medication-assisted treatment (MAT)
• Experience engaging families and facilitating referrals to treatment services
• Ability to work independently with strong judgment and attention to detail
• Willingness to work irregular hours during emergency response situations