Behavioral Health Consultant OPS - 60934071

Community and Social Services; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Community and Social Services is seeking a Behavioral Health Consultant OPS to provide clinical expertise identifying and addressing behavioral health conditions among parents in the child welfare system. The role combines office-based consultation and field support, with potential emergency response duties during disasters.

You will collaborate with Child Protective Investigators and dependency case managers to build staff capacity, connect families to treatment and recovery services, and

Qualifications

• Clinical expertise in behavioral health and identifying substance use disorders.
• Familiarity with opioid use disorders and MAT approaches.
• Ability to manage multiple high-priority projects in fast-paced environments.
• Ability to work in-person at regional offices, not telework eligible.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical expertise to identify and address behavioral health conditions among parents in the child welfare system.
• Collaborate with Child Protective Investigators, case managers, and community providers.
• Connect families to treatment and recovery services and support staff capacity building.

Skills

Behavioral health

SUD identification

MAT knowledge

Multi-project mgmt

In-person work

Job description

The Behavioral Health Consultant OPS, located in the Department of Children and Families' Substance Abuse and Mental Health Program, provides clinical expertise to identify and address behavioral health conditions—particularly substance use disorders and opioid use—among parents in the child welfare system. The consultant collaborates with Child Protective Investigators and dependency case managers to build staff capacity, improve family engagement, and connect families to treatment and recovery services. The role requires both office-based consultation and field support, with potential emergency response duties during disaster events.

Key qualifications:

• Clinical expertise in behavioral health and substance use disorder identification
• Ability to collaborate effectively with Child Protective Investigators, case managers, and community providers
• Knowledge of opioid use disorders, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), and evidence-based engagement techniques
• Ability to manage multiple high-priority projects simultaneously and work in fast-paced environments
• Capacity to work in-person at regional office (not telework eligible)