Behavioral Health Consultant

This position will require acting as the subject matter expert in court.

Pay Rate: $21.63

Remote work not available.

***Most positions require driving. Must be over the age of 21 with a clean driving record to be added to the company insurance.***

Who are we? For over fifty years, Aspire Health Partners has been one of the leading non-profit behavioral health companies in the Southeast. Serving nearly 40,000 clients per year, with locations in six Central Florida counties and currently expanding into Hinesville, Georgia Aspire has delivered state-of-the-art behavioral healthcare and is regularly sought out both statewide and nationally as an expert in the field. With its mission of providing the highest quality of compassionate, comprehensive, and cost effective integrated behavioral healthcare, Aspire, through its more than two dozen campus locations provides a comprehensive continuum of services for children, adolescents, adults, seniors, and families. Through innovative, resourceful treatment and recovery approaches Aspire offers individuals and families the opportunity to "aspire" to healthier, happier, and more independent lives. Aspire employs more than 1,200 professionals and paraprofessionals dedicated to Saving Lives, Transforming Communities and Changing the World

Who You Are: You're a leader looking for an opportunity to define your own career path, connect with a supportive community of health professionals like you, and increase your earning potential. You have a passion for working in different care settings and making a difference in lives.

Job Purpose:? As a Behavioral Health Consultant (BHC) at Aspire Health Partners, your primary responsibility is to provide clinical expertise, as subject matter experts, and assist with the identification of parents with behavioral health conditions in the child welfare system and how it will impact child safety.

Job Functions

• Provide the initial screening and assessment to identify behavioral health needs
• Link clients to appropriate treatment providers
• Coordinate services to support ongoing engagement in treatment and joint responses with Child Welfare Professionals
• Collaborate with child welfare professionals and treatment providers to ensure families remain engaged and supported in their recovery journey
• Work to prevent unnecessary out-of-home placements by offering comprehensive case management, removing barriers to treatment, and ensuring that services are provided in accordance with ethical standards and agency procedures
• Participate in ongoing data reporting, quality improvement efforts, and attend relevant meetings to contribute to the development of effective interventions for family safety and well-being
• Most importantly, all functions must be completed while maintaining high standards of ethical and professional conduct while adhering to agency policies and procedures

Position qualifications:

• Minimum of 1yr experience working Substance Misuse and Mental Health population and making clinical recommendations.
• Working knowledge of community mental health and substance use providers and best practices for engagement and treatment.
• Knowledge of the child welfare and behavioral health systems preferred.
• Knowledge and understanding of the impact of mental health conditions and substance use disorders on parenting ability and child safety.
• Strong documentation, communication, and critical thinking skills required.
• Level II Background clearance
• Acceptable Motor Vehicle Registration driver’s license record in accordance with the underwriting guidelines set by Aspire insurance company as described in the AHP Corporate Transportation Policy 3.9.1
• Master Degree in a human services field.

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

We are committed to providing our employees with the support they need. At Aspire Health Partners, we offer eligible staff an attractive benefit package that includes medical, wellbeing, dental and vision benefits along with some unique benefits including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life & Supplemental Insurance, Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts
• Paid Time Off (PTO) (2.5 weeks your first year, up to 6 weeks at 14+ years)
• Paid Diversity & Floating Holidays (2)
• Paid Holidays (6)
• 403(b) 50% employer match up to 10% (3-year vesting cliff)
• Employee Discounts including Tickets, Retail, Hotel, Car Rental/Purchase
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• HRSA Loan Forgiveness
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
• Will preparation
• Funeral Planning
• Concierge Services & Travel Assistance

Aspire Health Partners is a drug-free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are treated without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or veteran status. For more information, see Aspire’s Equal Employment Opportunity Policy.