Behavioral Health Consultant – CAPTA
State of Florida
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Office
Location: Tampa • Florida • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $60,000 - $70,000 per year
Job Level
Mid-LevelSenior
About the role
- Consult and collaborate with CPI and dependency case managers to help frontline staff identify behavioral health disorders particularly substance use disorders, enhance family engagement, and improve access to appropriate treatment, recovery support, and community resources
- Build relationships with investigative staff within co-located offices, providing education on behavioral health indicators
- Provide both in-field and office-based consultation during the pre- and post-commencement phases of child protection investigations
- Assist CPIs in understanding how a parent’s behavioral health condition may impact their ability to safely and effectively care for their child
Requirements
- Florida license in the areas of psychology, social work, mental health counseling, family and marriage therapy or registered intern, or master’s level Certified Addiction Professional
- A minimum of three years of experience treating substance use disorders
- Working knowledge of the child welfare and behavioral health systems and knowledge related to the impact of behavioral health conditions on parenting capacity
- Knowledge/understanding of the impact of substance use disorders and mental health conditions on parenting ability and child safety
- Valid Driver License
Benefits
- State Group Insurance coverage options (for OPS employees who are reasonably expected to work 30 hours or more per week on average), including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options
- Savings & Spending Accounts
- 401 (a) FICA Alternative Plan administered through VALIC
- And more!
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
substance use disorders treatmentbehavioral health consultationchild protection investigationsfamily engagement strategiescommunity resource access
Soft skills
collaborationrelationship buildingeducationconsultationunderstanding behavioral health impact
Certifications
psychology licensesocial work licensemental health counseling licensefamily and marriage therapy licenseCertified Addiction Professional