Myflfamilies
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CONSULTANT OPS - 60932063
Myflfamilies, Sarasota, Florida, United States, 34243
Overview
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CONSULTANT OPS - 60932063
Date: Sep 18, 2025
The Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) 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.
This is not a telework position. The candidate will be required to work in the office. The position is regional and can be housed in Sarasota, Florida.
The Behavioral Health Consultant (BHC) 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. The BHC 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.
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. Build relationships with investigative staff, provide education on behavioral health indicators, and engage strategies. Educate/train investigative staff and case managers on the use and benefits of Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT).
Provide in-field and office-based consultation during pre- and post-commencement phases of child protection investigations, including joint visits with CPIs, modeling effective family engagement techniques, and guiding best practices for working with families affected by behavioral health issues, especially opioid misuse. Identify and recommend appropriate treatment and referral resources within the community to support families.
Engage in community collaboration and care coordination. Partner with behavioral health providers and the Managing Entity (ME) to maintain current referral processes and treatment options to connect families to 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 other directed tracking, especially regarding substance use disorders.
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 identifying and caring for substance-exposed newborns, including consultation on treatment options, supporting care coordination for mothers and infants, and ensuring access to early intervention and family stabilization services.
May perform duties beyond those outlined to meet emergent organizational or regional needs.
Work extended or irregular hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays, and potentially operate from outside assigned duty location.
Travel throughout the state, including overnight stays. May assist with disaster recovery efforts and participate in Critical Incident Rapid Response Team (CIRRT) investigations as needed. Emphasis is on expertise in addressing opioid use disorders.
Emergency Response In emergency events, the incumbent may be required to work irregular hours, work more than 8 hours per day, work extended periods (including weekends and holidays), work at locations other than official headquarters, and perform duties beyond those outlined in the position description. Deploy to communities affected by natural disasters within 24-48 hours of impact to promote and implement post-disaster services. Responsibilities may include assessing impact, needs, and developing response strategies; coordinating psychological and mental health resources; and providing critical information to management.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Strong working knowledge of the child welfare system; demonstrated expertise in motivational interviewing and trauma-informed care preferred.
Minimum of three years of experience in the treatment of substance use disorders.
Understanding of how substance use and mental health conditions affect parenting capacity and child safety.
Proficiency in identification and care of substance-exposed newborns.
Ability to respond effectively to emergency events with sound clinical judgment.
Strong written communication skills for clear, thorough, and professional reports and presentations.
Ability to evaluate barriers to treatment access and navigate complex behavioral health systems to support families.
Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills; ability to collaborate with internal and external partners.
Strong organizational skills; ability to plan, prioritize, and manage multiple assignments in a dynamic environment.
Minimum Qualifications
Florida license in psychology, social work, mental health counseling, family and marriage therapy, or a registered intern, or master’s level Certified Addiction Professional. Acceptable: LMHC, LCSW, LMFT, MCAP, Licensed Psychologist.
Minimum of three years of experience treating substance use disorders.
Working knowledge of the child welfare and behavioral health systems and knowledge of 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.
Preference
Knowledge of the child welfare system and motivational interviewing is preferred.
Benefits of Working for the State of Florida Working for the State of Florida includes a competitive compensation package with options such as health, life, dental, and vision insurance, Savings & Spending Accounts, and a 401 (a) FICA Alternative Plan.
US CITIZEN REQUIREMENT
Only US citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers will be hired.
SELECTIVE SERVICE REGISTRATION
All male candidates born on or after October 1, 1962 must be registered with the Selective Service System. Verification will be conducted prior to hire. For more information, visit the SSS website: http://www.sss.gov.
RETIREE NOTICE
If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), check with FRS about re-employment impacts on benefits.
Background Screening It is the policy of the Florida Department of Children and Families that any applicant must successfully complete a State and National criminal history check as a condition of employment before beginning employment, and may include fingerprinting and additional checks as required.
The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace. Reasonable accommodation requests can be made to the hiring authority or People First Service Center at 1-866-663-4735.
The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to drug testing as per applicable laws.
LOCATION SARASOTA, FL, US, 34234
Nearest Major Market:
Sarasota
Nearest Secondary Market:
Tampa
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.
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Date: Sep 18, 2025
The Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) 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.
This is not a telework position. The candidate will be required to work in the office. The position is regional and can be housed in Sarasota, Florida.
The Behavioral Health Consultant (BHC) 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. The BHC 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.
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. Build relationships with investigative staff, provide education on behavioral health indicators, and engage strategies. Educate/train investigative staff and case managers on the use and benefits of Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT).
Provide in-field and office-based consultation during pre- and post-commencement phases of child protection investigations, including joint visits with CPIs, modeling effective family engagement techniques, and guiding best practices for working with families affected by behavioral health issues, especially opioid misuse. Identify and recommend appropriate treatment and referral resources within the community to support families.
Engage in community collaboration and care coordination. Partner with behavioral health providers and the Managing Entity (ME) to maintain current referral processes and treatment options to connect families to 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 other directed tracking, especially regarding substance use disorders.
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 identifying and caring for substance-exposed newborns, including consultation on treatment options, supporting care coordination for mothers and infants, and ensuring access to early intervention and family stabilization services.
May perform duties beyond those outlined to meet emergent organizational or regional needs.
Work extended or irregular hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays, and potentially operate from outside assigned duty location.
Travel throughout the state, including overnight stays. May assist with disaster recovery efforts and participate in Critical Incident Rapid Response Team (CIRRT) investigations as needed. Emphasis is on expertise in addressing opioid use disorders.
Emergency Response In emergency events, the incumbent may be required to work irregular hours, work more than 8 hours per day, work extended periods (including weekends and holidays), work at locations other than official headquarters, and perform duties beyond those outlined in the position description. Deploy to communities affected by natural disasters within 24-48 hours of impact to promote and implement post-disaster services. Responsibilities may include assessing impact, needs, and developing response strategies; coordinating psychological and mental health resources; and providing critical information to management.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Strong working knowledge of the child welfare system; demonstrated expertise in motivational interviewing and trauma-informed care preferred.
Minimum of three years of experience in the treatment of substance use disorders.
Understanding of how substance use and mental health conditions affect parenting capacity and child safety.
Proficiency in identification and care of substance-exposed newborns.
Ability to respond effectively to emergency events with sound clinical judgment.
Strong written communication skills for clear, thorough, and professional reports and presentations.
Ability to evaluate barriers to treatment access and navigate complex behavioral health systems to support families.
Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills; ability to collaborate with internal and external partners.
Strong organizational skills; ability to plan, prioritize, and manage multiple assignments in a dynamic environment.
Minimum Qualifications
Florida license in psychology, social work, mental health counseling, family and marriage therapy, or a registered intern, or master’s level Certified Addiction Professional. Acceptable: LMHC, LCSW, LMFT, MCAP, Licensed Psychologist.
Minimum of three years of experience treating substance use disorders.
Working knowledge of the child welfare and behavioral health systems and knowledge of 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.
Preference
Knowledge of the child welfare system and motivational interviewing is preferred.
Benefits of Working for the State of Florida Working for the State of Florida includes a competitive compensation package with options such as health, life, dental, and vision insurance, Savings & Spending Accounts, and a 401 (a) FICA Alternative Plan.
US CITIZEN REQUIREMENT
Only US citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers will be hired.
SELECTIVE SERVICE REGISTRATION
All male candidates born on or after October 1, 1962 must be registered with the Selective Service System. Verification will be conducted prior to hire. For more information, visit the SSS website: http://www.sss.gov.
RETIREE NOTICE
If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), check with FRS about re-employment impacts on benefits.
Background Screening It is the policy of the Florida Department of Children and Families that any applicant must successfully complete a State and National criminal history check as a condition of employment before beginning employment, and may include fingerprinting and additional checks as required.
The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace. Reasonable accommodation requests can be made to the hiring authority or People First Service Center at 1-866-663-4735.
The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to drug testing as per applicable laws.
LOCATION SARASOTA, FL, US, 34234
Nearest Major Market:
Sarasota
Nearest Secondary Market:
Tampa
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.
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