Behavioral Health Consultant Ops

Behavioral Health Consultant Ops

This is a highly responsible and professional position serving as a Behavioral Health Consultant Ops within Regional Operations. The ideal candidate will be a collaborative team player who works seamlessly across all sections within the program office. This role requires the use of independent judgment, a proactive approach to responsibilities, and exceptional attention to detail. If you are driven, organized, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we encourage you to apply.

Specific duties and responsibilities include:

• Providing clinical expertise and assisting with the identification of parents with behavioral health conditions in the child welfare system, with a concentrated focus on opioid use and other substance misuse disorders.
• Consulting and collaborating with Child Protective Investigators (CPIs) and dependency case managers to build expertise with front line staff in the identification of behavioral health disorder(s), with specific focus on those with possible substance misuse disorders, improve engagement with families, and improve access to treatment, recovery supports, and resources.
• Educating CPIs and dependency case managers on the identification of behavioral health disorders with an emphasis on opioid use.
• Supporting the investigative staff and dependency case managers in understanding the effects of the behavioral health issue on parent/caregiver behavior.
• Assisting investigative staff and dependency case managers in understanding the signs and symptoms of opioid disorders and the best practices to engage and treat.
• Educating CPIs and dependency case managers on the use of MAT.
• Maintaining a working knowledge of community mental health and substance use providers.
• Working collaboratively with community service providers and the ME to develop contacts, facilitate referrals, and assist investigative staff with engaging clients in recommended services and improving timely access to treatment.
• Tracking the referrals and entry into treatment for parents with behavioral health disorders, especially with substance misuse disorders.
• Supporting investigators in mitigating behavioral issues and crises.
• Participating in legal, multi-disciplinary, and any other meetings that will assist the investigative staff and families.
• Performs other duties as required to meet program and departmental goals and objectives.

Emergency response:

In response to emergency events, the incumbent may be required to work irregular hours, to work more than 8 hours per day, to work extended periods (including weekends and holidays), to work at locations other than their official headquarters, and to perform duties in addition to those outlined in the position description. Deploy to communities affected by natural disasters within 24-48 hours of impact to represent the organization to promote and implement post-disaster services.

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.

The ideal candidate will possess the ability to:

• Engage cooperatively and professionally with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Manage multiple high-priority projects simultaneously with agility and precision.
• Demonstrate flexibility and the ability to succeed both independently and with minimal direction.
• Understand and align with the vision of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health (SAMH) Program, executing projects, assignments, and policy updates accurately and on time in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborate effectively within a team while also excelling when working independently.
• Analyze challenges and propose thoughtful, practical solutions to complex problems.
• Conduct thorough research to identify and recommend the most strategic and effective course of action—the best "yes."

Knowledge, skills and abilities required for the position:

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