Job Description

Job DetailsJob Location: 1700 EDUCATION AVE - PUNTA GORDA, FL 33950Education Level: Graduate DegreeSalary Range: $47,432.24 - $57,887.86 Salary/yearSign-on Bonus: $4,000
Charlotte Behavioral Health Care (CBHC) partners with the Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) to provide innovative, compassionate, and effective behavioral health services. We are committed to strengthening families, promoting recovery, and ensuring child safety through collaborative, trauma-informed care.
Position Summary
The Behavioral Health Consultant (BHC) is a licensed behavioral health professional who provides clinical expertise, consultation and support to Child Protective Investigators (CPIs), dependency case managers, and child welfare staff. The BHC helps identify behavioral health conditions - including mental health and substance use disorders - assists with engagement strategies, and facilitates access to treatment and recovery support services. The BHC builds and maintains collaborative relationships with CPIs in co-located office space.
What We Offer
Competitive salary and sign-on bonus.
Comprehensive Benefits:
Health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
Paid Time Off (PTO) and 11 paid holidays.
403(b) Retirement Plan with 9% employer contribution (for eligible staff).
Employer-sponsored contributions to a Health Savings Account (HSA) with qualifying plans.
Tuition reimbursement, Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility, and HRSA loan repayment opportunities.
Qualified Supervisor to provide clinical supervision for licensure candidates.
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Qualifications
Master’s degree in behavioral health or human services-related field required.
Preference will be given to candidates who hold a Florida license in psychology, social work, mental health counseling, marriage and family therapy, or are registered as interns. Certification as a Master’s-Level Addiction Professional (MCAP) is also preferred.
Minimum of three (3) years of experience treating substance use disorders.
Must reside in the state of Florida and be co-located with the Child Investigation team.
Working knowledge of the child welfare and behavioral health systems and knowledge related to the impact of behavioral health conditions on parenting capacity.
Understanding the impact of mental health conditions and substance use disorders on parenting ability and child safety.
Ability to pass a level II Background clearance and drug test.
Valid FL drivers’ license, insurance, and safe driving record.
Dependable transportation (registered, safe operating conditions, etc.).
For more information regarding the Level II Background Screening click here: https://info.flclearinghouse.com