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BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CONSULTANT OPS - 60934075
Date: Oct 14, 2025
Requisition No: 863104
Agency: Children and Families
Working Title: BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CONSULTANT OPS - 60934075
Pay Plan: Temp
Position Number: 60934075
Salary: $60,000.00 - $70,000.00 Annually
The Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF or Department)
is the state of Florida’s social services agency. The agency oversees services for child safety, fostering, adoption, domestic violence, adult protective services, refugees, homelessness, mental health, substance abuse, childcare providers, human trafficking, and public assistance. The agency’s mission is to work in partnership with local communities to protect the vulnerable, promote strong and economically self-sufficient families, and advance personal and family recovery and resiliency.
Within DCF, the
Substance Abuse and Mental Health (SAMH) Program
office is recognized as the single state authority for substance abuse and mental health services. The Office of SAMH is statutorily responsible for the planning, evaluation, and implementation of a comprehensive statewide system of care for the prevention, treatment, and recovery of children and adults with serious mental illnesses or substance use disorders.
TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION RESPONSES TO THE QUALIFYING QUESTIONS ARE REQUIRED AND MUST BE VERIFIABLE BASED ON YOUR SUBMITTED APPLICATION.
THIS IS NOT A TELEWORK POSITION. CANDIDATE WILL BE REQUIRED TO WORK IN THE OFFICE.
Responsibilities
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.
Provide both in-field and office-based consultation during the pre- and post-commencement phases of child protection investigations, including 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.
Partner with behavioral health providers and the Managing Entity (ME) to maintain current knowledge of referral processes and treatment options, helping CPIs connect families to the most appropriate levels of care.
Track and document all cases where the BHC provides support to child welfare staff, including staffings, joint visits, consultations, brief assessments, and additional tracking as directed by the department.
Participate in legal proceedings, multidisciplinary meetings, and family navigation staffings to support case progression and improve outcomes for children and families.
Offer subject-matter expertise in the identification and care of substance-exposed newborns, including providing consultation on treatment options, supporting care coordination for mothers and infants, and ensuring access to early intervention and family stabilization services.
Work extended or irregular hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays, and potentially operate from outside assigned duty location.
Travel is required throughout the state and may include overnight stays. May also be called upon to assist with disaster recovery efforts and participate in Critical Incident Rapid Response Team (CIRRT) case investigations as needed throughout the state.
Emergency Response
Assess the impact, needs, and assist with the development of a response strategy and goals for the impacted community and implement disaster response plans.
Coordinate psychological and mental health resources and services for individuals, first responders, and communities impacted by disasters.
Provide critical information to the Regional Manager and Director of Regional Operations and Initiatives.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required for the position
Strong working knowledge of the child welfare system, with demonstrated expertise in motivational interviewing and trauma-informed care approaches preferred.
A minimum of three years of experience in the treatment of substance use disorders.
Have a comprehensive understanding of how substance use, and mental health conditions affect parenting capacity and can compromise child safety.
Proficiency in the identification and care of substance-exposed newborns is essential.
Respond effectively to emergency events, demonstrating sound clinical judgment under pressure.
Strong written communication skills are critical, including the ability to produce clear, thorough, and professional reports and presentations.
Ability to evaluate and identify barriers to treatment access and navigate complex behavioral health systems to support families effectively.
Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills are required, along with the ability to establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with internal and external partners.
Strong organizational skills and the ability to plan, prioritize, and manage multiple assignments in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
Minimum Qualifications
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.
Preference will be given to applicants who have:
Knowledge of the child welfare system and motivational interviewing is preferred.
Benefits of Working for the State of Florida
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. (For more information, please click www.myfrs.com)
Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year.
Flexible Spending Accounts.
Opportunities for career advancement.
Tuition waiver for public college courses.
And more! For a more complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.
DCF Employment Disclosures
US CITIZEN REQUIREMENT – Only US citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers will be hired.
Verification of Selective Service registration will be conducted prior to hire.
For more information, please visit the SSS website: http://www.sss.gov.
RETIREE NOTICE – If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re‑employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be suspended or voided, and you may be required to repay all benefits received depending on the date of your retirement.
BACKGROUND SCREENING – Any applicant being considered for employment must successfully complete a State and National criminal history check as a condition of employment before beginning employment, and, if applicable, also be screened in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, F.S., and Chapter 408, F.S. No applicant may begin employment until the background screening results are received, reviewed for any disqualifying offenses, and approved by the Agency.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY – The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.
DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE – All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.
VETERANS’ PREFERENCE – Candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here.
Location TALLAHASSEE, FL (ZIP 32303, 32305, 32316, 32399, 32309, 32311, 32302, 32307, 32312, 32304, 32301, 32308, 32317, 32310)
For assistance, call the People First Service Center at (877) 562-7287 Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Eastern time.
Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.
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Requisition No: 863104
Agency: Children and Families
Working Title: BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CONSULTANT OPS - 60934075
Pay Plan: Temp
Position Number: 60934075
Salary: $60,000.00 - $70,000.00 Annually
The Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF or Department)
is the state of Florida’s social services agency. The agency oversees services for child safety, fostering, adoption, domestic violence, adult protective services, refugees, homelessness, mental health, substance abuse, childcare providers, human trafficking, and public assistance. The agency’s mission is to work in partnership with local communities to protect the vulnerable, promote strong and economically self-sufficient families, and advance personal and family recovery and resiliency.
Within DCF, the
Substance Abuse and Mental Health (SAMH) Program
office is recognized as the single state authority for substance abuse and mental health services. The Office of SAMH is statutorily responsible for the planning, evaluation, and implementation of a comprehensive statewide system of care for the prevention, treatment, and recovery of children and adults with serious mental illnesses or substance use disorders.
TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION RESPONSES TO THE QUALIFYING QUESTIONS ARE REQUIRED AND MUST BE VERIFIABLE BASED ON YOUR SUBMITTED APPLICATION.
THIS IS NOT A TELEWORK POSITION. CANDIDATE WILL BE REQUIRED TO WORK IN THE OFFICE.
Responsibilities
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.
Provide both in-field and office-based consultation during the pre- and post-commencement phases of child protection investigations, including 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.
Partner with behavioral health providers and the Managing Entity (ME) to maintain current knowledge of referral processes and treatment options, helping CPIs connect families to the most appropriate levels of care.
Track and document all cases where the BHC provides support to child welfare staff, including staffings, joint visits, consultations, brief assessments, and additional tracking as directed by the department.
Participate in legal proceedings, multidisciplinary meetings, and family navigation staffings to support case progression and improve outcomes for children and families.
Offer subject-matter expertise in the identification and care of substance-exposed newborns, including providing consultation on treatment options, supporting care coordination for mothers and infants, and ensuring access to early intervention and family stabilization services.
Work extended or irregular hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays, and potentially operate from outside assigned duty location.
Travel is required throughout the state and may include overnight stays. May also be called upon to assist with disaster recovery efforts and participate in Critical Incident Rapid Response Team (CIRRT) case investigations as needed throughout the state.
Emergency Response
Assess the impact, needs, and assist with the development of a response strategy and goals for the impacted community and implement disaster response plans.
Coordinate psychological and mental health resources and services for individuals, first responders, and communities impacted by disasters.
Provide critical information to the Regional Manager and Director of Regional Operations and Initiatives.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required for the position
Strong working knowledge of the child welfare system, with demonstrated expertise in motivational interviewing and trauma-informed care approaches preferred.
A minimum of three years of experience in the treatment of substance use disorders.
Have a comprehensive understanding of how substance use, and mental health conditions affect parenting capacity and can compromise child safety.
Proficiency in the identification and care of substance-exposed newborns is essential.
Respond effectively to emergency events, demonstrating sound clinical judgment under pressure.
Strong written communication skills are critical, including the ability to produce clear, thorough, and professional reports and presentations.
Ability to evaluate and identify barriers to treatment access and navigate complex behavioral health systems to support families effectively.
Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills are required, along with the ability to establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with internal and external partners.
Strong organizational skills and the ability to plan, prioritize, and manage multiple assignments in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
Minimum Qualifications
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.
Preference will be given to applicants who have:
Knowledge of the child welfare system and motivational interviewing is preferred.
Benefits of Working for the State of Florida
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. (For more information, please click www.myfrs.com)
Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year.
Flexible Spending Accounts.
Opportunities for career advancement.
Tuition waiver for public college courses.
And more! For a more complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.
DCF Employment Disclosures
US CITIZEN REQUIREMENT – Only US citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers will be hired.
Verification of Selective Service registration will be conducted prior to hire.
For more information, please visit the SSS website: http://www.sss.gov.
RETIREE NOTICE – If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re‑employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be suspended or voided, and you may be required to repay all benefits received depending on the date of your retirement.
BACKGROUND SCREENING – Any applicant being considered for employment must successfully complete a State and National criminal history check as a condition of employment before beginning employment, and, if applicable, also be screened in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, F.S., and Chapter 408, F.S. No applicant may begin employment until the background screening results are received, reviewed for any disqualifying offenses, and approved by the Agency.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY – The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.
DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE – All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.
VETERANS’ PREFERENCE – Candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here.
Location TALLAHASSEE, FL (ZIP 32303, 32305, 32316, 32399, 32309, 32311, 32302, 32307, 32312, 32304, 32301, 32308, 32317, 32310)
For assistance, call the People First Service Center at (877) 562-7287 Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Eastern time.
Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.
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