Behavioral Health Consultant (Capta) OPS - 60933444
Community and Social Services · BRADENTON, FL, US, 34211 · Florida
- Role
- Policy analyst
- Posted
- Oct 23, 2026
- Closes
- Not listed
- Salary
- Children and Families
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Summary
The Florida Department of Children and Families seeks a Behavioral Health Consultant to work within the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Program's SunCoast Regional Office. This role provides clinical expertise to Child Protective Investigators and dependency case managers, focusing on identifying and addressing behavioral health conditions—particularly opioid use and substance misuse disorders—in families involved with the child welfare system. The consultant will educate front-line staff, facilitate treatment referrals, provide field consultations, and collaborate with community providers to improve family engagement and access to recovery services.
Key qualifications
- Clinical expertise in behavioral health disorders, with emphasis on opioid use and substance misuse
- Ability to engage cooperatively with internal and external stakeholders across child welfare and mental health systems
- Capacity to manage multiple high-priority projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
- Knowledge of community mental health and substance use treatment providers
- Strong communication and education skills to train investigators and case managers on behavioral health identification and engagement
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