Behavioral Health Consultant
State of Florida
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Milton • Florida • United States
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Salary
💰 $60,000 - $70,000 per year
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.
- Provides both in-field and office-based consultation during the pre- and post-commencement phases of child protection investigations.
- Community collaboration and care coordination.
- Tracking and documenting all cases where the BHC provides support to child welfare staff.
- Participate in legal proceedings, multidisciplinary meetings, and family navigation staffings to support case progression.
- Assess the impact, needs and assist with the development of a response strategy and goals for the impacted community and implement disaster response plans.
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. Acceptable: LMHC, LCSW, LMFT, MCAP, Licensed Psychologist
- 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
- Health insurance
- Life insurance: $25,000 policy is free plus option to purchase additional life insurance.
- Dental, vision and supplemental insurance
- Retirement plan options, including employer contributions.
- Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year.
- Flexible Spending Accounts.
- Opportunities for career advancement.
- Tuition waiver for public college courses.
- And more!
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
substance use disorders treatmentbehavioral health assessmentcase documentationdisaster response planningcommunity resource coordination
Soft Skills
consultationcollaborationfamily engagementcommunicationcase progression support
Certifications
LMHCLCSWLMFTMCAPLicensed Psychologist