Behavioral Health Consultant OPS

The Behavioral Health Consultant OPS works within the Florida Department of Children and Families' Substance Abuse and Mental Health Program, providing clinical expertise to child welfare investigators and case managers. The role focuses on identifying parents with behavioral health conditions—particularly opioid use and substance misuse disorders—and collaborating with front-line staff to improve family engagement and access to treatment. The consultant educates staff on disorder identification, best practices, and medication-assisted treatment while maintaining knowledge of community providers and tracking referrals to services. Key qualifications Clinical expertise in behavioral health and substance abuse disorders Ability to engage cooperatively with internal and external stakeholders Knowledge of opioid use disorder identification and medication-assisted treatment Experience collaborating across multidisciplinary teams Capacity to manage multiple high-priority projects in a fast-paced environment #J-18808-Ljbffr