Behavioral Health Consultant
State of Florida
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Office
Location: New Port Richey • Florida • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $60,000 - $70,000 per year
Job Level
Mid-LevelSenior
About the role
- Consult and collaborating 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.
- BHC actively builds relationships with investigative staff within co-located offices, providing regular education on behavioral health indicators, the effects of behavioral health conditions on parenting behavior, and engagement strategies.
- BHCs play a key role in educating and training investigative staff and case managers on the use and benefits of Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT).
- Provides both in-field and office-based consultation during the pre- and post-commencement phases of child protection investigations.
- This includes participating in joint visits with CPIs, modeling effective family engagement techniques, and offering guidance on best practices for working with families affected by behavioral health issues, particularly opioid misuse.
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 treatmentMedication-Assisted Treatment (MAT)family engagement techniquesbehavioral health indicatorschild protection investigationsconsultationtrainingbest practices
Soft skills
collaborationrelationship buildingeducationguidanceengagement strategies
Certifications
Florida license in psychologyFlorida license in social workFlorida license in mental health counselingFlorida license in family and marriage therapyCertified Addiction Professional