Comprehensive Behavioral Health Assessor-CBHA

Friends of Children and Families is seeking Master’s level practitioners to conduct comprehensive assessments on children removed from their homes due to abuse, neglect and/or abandonment.

Must be willing to commute to Volusia, Flagler and Putnam Counties including the surrounding areas.

Requirements: You must have a Master’s Degree in the field of counseling, social work, psychology, rehabilitation, special education, and/or a human services field and have knowledge of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders and Medicaid documentation requirements. If Licensed – you must be licensed pursuant to Chapter 491, Florida Statues and must have a minimum of 2 year’s full-time work experience working directly with children and families who are victims of physical abuse, sexual abuse, neglect, or youth who have been adjudicated delinquent and committed and are emotionally disturbed. You must have a minimum of 2-year working experience directly related to CBHAs (i.e. writing, reviewing, etc.)

If Non-Licensed - must have at minimum of 5 year’s full-time work experience working directly with children and families who are victims of physical abuse, sexual abuse, neglect, or youth who have been adjudicated delinquent and committed and are emotionally disturbed. You must also have a minimum of 2 year’s experience working with foster parents.

You must have a list of current (within the last two years) conferences and workshops attended, dedicated to relevant child and family treatment, and must carry current and valid Individual Professional Liability Insurance Coverage as well as proper car insurance.

Hours are flexible within required deadlines. Florida Medicaid # required, but you can start the process of certification and training prior to receiving the Medicaid number. Please do not apply for this position if you do not have the necessary skills and requirements that are listed above.

Job Type: Contract

Please see the link below to the new Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse Education and Awareness website. This site was implemented under the directive of House Bill 531 (2025).

https://info.flclearinghouse.com

About Friends of Children and Families Inc

Friends of Children and Families’ mission is to provide a safe and nurturing environment for at-risk children and their families, and give them the opportunity to develop into well-adjusted and productive members of society. Our primary goals are to provide an environment that is conducive to the growth and safety of our children, enhance the lives of children who have been diagnosed with emotional and behavioral disturbances, and offer the needed services and programs which develop the cognitive and social skills of the children.