Behavioral Health Consultant OPS - 60934084
Community and Social Services · ALACHUA, FL, US, 32315 · Florida
- Role
- Program manager
- Posted
- Oct 23, 2026
- Closes
- Not listed
- Salary
- Children and Families
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Summary
The Behavioral Health Consultant OPS serves within the Florida Department of Children and Families' Substance Abuse and Mental Health Program at the SunCoast Regional Office. The role provides clinical expertise to child protective investigators and case managers, focusing on identifying and addressing behavioral health conditions—particularly opioid use and substance misuse—among parents in the child welfare system. The consultant collaborates with frontline staff to improve engagement with families, facilitate access to treatment and recovery services, and support investigative work through field consultation and community provider coordination.
Key qualifications
- Clinical expertise in behavioral health disorders, with emphasis on substance use and opioid disorders
- Ability to collaborate with child protective investigators and case managers in field and office settings
- Knowledge of evidence-based treatment approaches including medication-assisted therapy (MAT)
- Professional engagement skills with families and both internal and external stakeholders
- Ability to manage multiple high-priority projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
- Willingness to work in regional office location (not telework) and respond to emergency situations
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