BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CONSULTANT - 60005052
About The Position
This is a highly responsible and professional position serving as a Behavioral Health Consultant within Regional Operations. The ideal candidate will be a collaborative team player who works seamlessly across all sections within the program office. This role requires the use of independent judgment, a proactive approach to responsibilities, and exceptional attention to detail. If you are driven, organized, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we encourage you to apply. In response to emergency events, the incumbent may be required to work irregular hours, to work more than 8 hours per day, to work extended periods (including weekends and holidays), to work at locations other than their official headquarters, and to perform duties in addition to those outlined in the position description. Deploy to communities affected by natural disasters within 24-48 hours of impact to represent the organization to promote and implement post-disaster services. Assess the impact, needs and assist with the development of a response strategy and goals for the impacted community and implement disaster response plans. Coordinate psychological and mental health resources and services for individuals, first responders, and communities impacted by disasters. Provide critical information to the Regional Manager and Director of Regional Operations and Initiatives.
Requirements
- A master’s degree in a health or human services-related field.
- Three years of experience treating substance use disorders.
- Valid Class E Driver License.
Nice To Haves
- Florida license in psychology, social work, mental health counseling, marriage, and family therapy, or a registered intern.
- Experience of the child welfare and behavioral health systems and knowledge related to the impact of behavioral health conditions on parenting capacity.
- Experience in substance abuse prevention, treatment, or recovery support service.
- Experience coordinating community-based services for individuals or families.
- Certification as a Master’s-Level Addiction Professional.
- Experience with motivational interviewing.
Responsibilities
- Provide clinical expertise and assist with the identification of parents with behavioral health conditions in the child welfare system, with a concentrated focus on opioid use and other substance misuse disorders.
- Consult and collaborate with Child Protective Investigators (CPIs) and dependency case managers to build expertise with front line staff in the identification of behavioral health disorder(s), with specific focus on those with possible substance misuse disorders, improve engagement with families, and improve access to treatment, recovery supports, and resources.
- Actively establish relationships with CPIs in co-located office space; Educate CPIs and dependency case managers on the identification of behavioral health disorders with an emphasis on opioid use.
- Support the investigative staff and dependency case managers in understanding the effects of the behavioral health issue on parent/caregiver behavior.
- Assist investigative staff and dependency case managers in understanding the signs and symptoms of opioid disorders and the best practices to engage and treat.
- Educate CPIs and dependency case managers on the use of MAT; Assist in the field and provide office consultation during pre- or post-commencement when there is an open investigation with a suspected or identified behavioral health need.
- Actively demonstrate engagement techniques with the family when in the field with investigative staff.
- Partner with the investigative staff to provide consultations to assist in identifying danger threats, adult functioning, parental protective capacities (diminished or present), and safety management services.
- Maintain a working knowledge of community mental health and substance use providers.
- Work collaboratively with community service providers and the ME to develop contacts, facilitate referrals, and assist investigative staff with engaging clients in recommended services and improving timely access to treatment.
- Track the referrals and entry into treatment for parents with behavioral health disorders, especially with substance misuse disorders.
- Support investigators in mitigating behavioral issues and crises.
- Participate in legal, multi-disciplinary, and any other meetings that will assist the investigative staff and families.
- Performs other duties as required to meet program and departmental goals and objectives.
Benefits
- Highly competitive set of employee benefits
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
