Behavioral Health Consultant Ops

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behavioral health consultant ops -

date: sep 19, 2025

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requisition no:861523

agency: children and families

working title: behavioral health consultant ops -

job title: behavioral health consultant – ops–

this position is a regional position and can be housed in lake wales, florida.

the florida department of children and families (dcf or department) isthe 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 theoffice.

• 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. Bhc 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.
  
  Bhcs play 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. This includes 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. In addition, bhcs assist cpis in understanding how a parent’s behavioral health condition may impact their ability to safely and effectively care for their child, while identifying and recommending appropriate treatment and referral resources within the community to support the family’s specific needs.
• community collaboration and care coordination. 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.
• tracking and documenting all cases where the bhc provides support to child welfare staff, including staffings, joint visits, consultations, brief assessments, and any additional tracking as directed by the department, especially those impacted by 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 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.
• may be called upon to perform duties beyond those outlined in this description to meet emergent organizational or regional needs.
• work extended or irregular hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays, and potentially…