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Job description
The Florida Department of Children and Families seeks a Behavioral Health Consultant to provide clinical expertise within the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Program's SunCoast Regional Office. This role involves consulting with child protective investigators and case managers to identify 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, support investigations, and collaborate with community providers to improve service access and family engagement.
Clinical expertise in behavioral health and substance use disorders, particularly opioid misuse
Ability to engage cooperatively and professionally with internal and external stakeholders
Experience managing multiple high-priority projects simultaneously
Knowledge of community mental health and substance use treatment providers and best practices
Ability to work in-office at the regional location (not telework) and respond to emergency situations within 24-48 hours
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Worksite address
sarasota, FL, 34243, US
Who can apply
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