Behavioral Health Consultant Ops

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behavioral health consultant ops -

date: feb 4, 2026

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requisition no: 869629

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 st. Augustine, florida.

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.

• provide 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.
• 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 treatment, recovery support, and community resources. Build relationships with investigative staff, provide regular education on behavioral health indicators and engagement strategies, and train staff 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 families affected by behavioral health issues.
• assist cpis in understanding how a parent’s behavioral health condition may impact child safety and care, and identify and refer appropriate community resources.
• collaborate with behavioral health providers and the managing entity (me) to maintain current knowledge of referral processes and treatment options, helping cpis connect families to appropriate levels of care.
• track and document all cases where bhc support is provided to child welfare staff, including staffings, joint visits, consultations, and assessments, as directed by the department.
• participate in legal proceedings, multidisciplinary meetings, and family navigation staffings to support case progression and outcomes for children and families.
• provide subject-matter expertise in substance-exposed newborns, including consultation on treatment options, coordinating care 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 the assigned duty location.
• travel statewide and may include overnight…