SPECIALIZED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CONSULTANT - 60010597

Requisition No: 872595 

Agency: Children and Families

Working Title: SPECIALIZED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CONSULTANT - 60010597

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 60010597 

Salary:  $70,000 - $73,000 annually 

Posting Closing Date: 03/26/2026 

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Job Title: Specialized Behavioral Health Consultant– CS– 60010597

This position is a regional position and can be housed in the Central Region.

 

 

The Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) is the state of Florida’s social services agency. The agency oversees services for child safety, fostering, adoption, domestic violence, adult protective services, refugees, homelessness, mental health, substance abuse, childcare providers, human trafficking and public assistance. The agency’s mission is to work in partnership with local communities to protect the vulnerable, promote strong and economically self-sufficient families, and advance personal and family recovery and resiliency.   

   

Within DCF, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health (SAMH) Program office is recognized as the single state authority for substance abuse and mental health services. The Office of SAMH is statutorily responsible for the planning, evaluation, and implementation of a comprehensive statewide system of care for the prevention, treatment, and recovery of children and adults with serious mental illnesses or substance use disorders.   

   

Within SAMH, the Central Regional Office staff ensure that individuals and families have timely access to prevention, treatment, and recovery support services across the region. They collaborate with local providers, community partners, and key stakeholders to identify service gaps, enhance resource availability, and promote continuity of care. The Central Regional Office monitors program performance addresses barriers to service delivery and fosters cross-system collaboration to strengthen the regional behavioral health network and improve overall outcomes for the communities served.  

   

TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION RESPONSES TO THE QUALIFYING QUESTIONS ARE REQUIRED AND MUST BE VERIFIABLE BASED ON YOUR SUBMITTED APPLICATION.  

   

THIS IS NOT A TELEWORK POSITION.  CANDIDATE WILL BE REQUIRED TO WORK IN THE CENTRAL REGIONAL OFFICE.  

 

The Specialized Behavioral Health Consultant (SBHC) serves as a clinical expert within the child welfare and broader community-based systems of care, focusing on improving outcomes for youth, children, and their families. This position plays a vital role in identifying and addressing behavioral health needs with the youth. The SBHC operates across multiple systems and works collaboratively with regional stakeholders to ensure timely, appropriate, and coordinated access to care. With a concentrated focus on youth behavioral health issues, the SBHC supports children and families by facilitating effective linkages to services, promoting engagement, and navigating complex systems of care. Through integrated and collaborative approaches, the SBHC helps ensure that families receive the support and resources necessary to achieve long-term stability, improve family functioning, and promote overall well-being. 

 

 

Specific Duties and Responsibilities include:

 

• Provide clinical consults and collaborating with Child Protective Investigators (CPIs) regarding youth behavioral health disorders, enhance family engagement, and improve access to appropriate treatment, recovery support, and community resources. SBHC will assist by providing regular education on b