Regional Behavioral Health Consultant - SAMH Ops

Florida; Florida; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) seeks a Behavioral Health Consultant OPS for the SunCoast Regional Office. This is a non-telework, on-site position that requires collaborating with CPIs, dependency case managers, and investigative staff to identify behavioral health needs and coordinate treatment and services.

The role emphasises opioid-use identification, MAT education, and cross-disciplinary collaboration to support families and protect children.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a health or human services-related field.
• Three years of experience treating substance use disorders.
• Valid Class E Driver License.
• Florida license in psychology, social work, mental health counseling, marriage and family therapy, or a registered intern (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Actively establish relationships with CPIs in co-located office space; educate CPIs and dependency case managers on behavioral health disorders with emphasis on opioid use; assist investigative staff and dependency case managers in understanding effects on parent/caregiver behavior.
• Educate CPIs and dependency case managers on the use of MAT; provide field and office consultation during investigations with behavioral health needs; demonstrate engagement techniques with families in the field.
• Partner with investigative staff to provide consultations to identify danger threats, adult functioning, parental protective capacities, and safety management services.
• Maintain a working knowledge of community mental health and substance use providers.
• Collaborate with community service providers and the ME to develop contacts, facilitate referrals, and assist investigative staff with engaging clients in recommended services.
• Track referrals and entry into treatment for parents with behavioral health disorders, especially substance misuse disorders.
• Support investigators in mitigating behavioral issues and crises.
• Participate in legal, multi-disciplinary meetings and other meetings to assist investigative staff and families.
• Perform other duties as required to meet program and departmental goals and objectives.

Education

Master’s degree in a health or human services-related field

Job description

Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) seeks a Behavioral Health Consultant OPS for the SunCoast Regional Office. This is a non-telework, on-site position that requires collaborating with CPIs, dependency case managers, and investigative staff to identify behavioral health needs and coordinate treatment and services.

The role emphasises opioid-use identification, MAT education, and cross-disciplinary collaboration to support families and protect children.