State of Florida

Behavioral Health Consultant

State of Florida

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Polk City • Florida • United States

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Salary

💰 $29 - $34 per hour

About the role

  • Provides clinical expertise within the child welfare system, supporting the identification, engagement, and service resources of parents/caregivers with behavioral health needs—particularly those involving substance use disorders, with a concentrated focus on opioid misuse.
  • Works directly with Child Protective Investigators (CPIs) and dependency case managers to enhance recognition of behavioral health concerns, improve family engagement, and ensure timely access to appropriate treatment and support services.
  • Consults and collaborates 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.
  • 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.
  • Plays 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.
  • Participates in legal proceedings, multidisciplinary meetings, and family navigation staffings to support case progression and improve outcomes for children and families.

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 in the treatment of 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
  • Knowledge of the child welfare system and motivational interviewing is preferred.
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

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Hard Skills & Tools
substance use disorders treatmentMedication-Assisted Treatment (MAT)motivational interviewingbehavioral health assessmentfamily engagement strategieschild protection investigationscommunity resource navigationmultidisciplinary collaborationcase managementbehavioral health indicators
Soft Skills
relationship buildingcommunicationeducation and trainingconsultationteam collaborationproblem-solvingengagementadvocacyorganizational skillsinterpersonal skills
Certifications
Florida license in psychologyFlorida license in social workFlorida license in mental health counselingFlorida license in family and marriage therapyCertified Addiction Professionalmaster’s level Certified Addiction Professionalregistered internsubstance use disorder certificationmental health counseling certificationsocial work certification