The consultant provides social work services and support to families and children as part of the Children’s Multidisciplinary Assessment Team (CMAT). Responsibilities include conducting psychosocial assessments, coordinating team staffings, and managing administrative operations to ensure appropriate client care.
Requirements summary
Candidates must possess a valid Florida driver's license and are preferred to have an associate degree or higher in social services. Applicants should have at least two years of experience in a medical setting and child welfare, along with proficiency in computer systems and medical terminology.
associate degreeCommunicationDocumentationProblem-solvingComputer literacyData entryMedical terminologySpreadsheet managementCase managementDatabase applicationsPsychosocial assessmentSocial workCommunity resource coordinationAdministrative operationsFoster care system knowledge
Job description
Requisition No
872736
Agency:
Department of
Health
Working
Title:
SOCIAL
WORK
Services
PROGRAM
Consultant - 64064337
Pay
Plan:
Career
Service
Position
Number: 64064337
Salary: $40,320.81 - $42,500.00 Posting
Closing Date
05/01/2026 Total Compensation Estimator ToolFlorida Department of Health Open Competitive This advertisment will be used to fill multiple positions The Social Work Services Program Consultant functions as an integral member of the Children’s Multidisciplinary Assessment Team (CMAT) and provides social work services and support to families and children served by the CMAT program. Your Specific Responsibilities:
Completes day to day administrative operations which include responding to regional and statewide requests for information about CMAT coordination and staffings as well as raising the awareness of stakeholders regarding the team.
Reviews CMAT referrals for appropriateness, obtains all necessary paperwork.
Communicates with stakeholders.
Completes psychosocial assessment including activities of daily living.
Support opportunities for parental participation and family-centered approaches in the CMAT process.
Participate with the team to determine medically necessary eligibility of the client and family for services and about the availability, duration, and limits on possible supports and services in their program.
Participate in collaborative decision-making and problem-solving strategies with other members of the multidisciplinary team to determine individualized services to the care and management of the medical necessities of each client.
Communicate available information to CMAT members about the issues and policies which affect decisions and determinations of eligibility for care and management of the client’s medical needs’.
Encourage the placement of clients in the least restrictive setting appropriate to their medical needs and the wishes of their parents or legal representatives; completes and disseminates CMAT staffing summaries.
Benefits
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Paid holidays
Sick leave
Retirement plan
Life insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Annual leave
Personal holiday
Tuition waivers
State group insurance
Complete additional CMAT activities within required timeframes.
Document CMAT activities in the clients’ CMS electronic medical record.
Facilitate access to reports and records concerning the client being staffed when proper consent is available.
Provide information from data base systems as requested by CMS Central Office.
Participate in training, evaluation, monitoring, and related follow-up activities to improve CMAT functions, activities, and outcomes.
Ensures completion of level of care training for new CMAT members.
Other duties as assigned.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of medical terminology.
Knowledge of foster care system and child/family community resources.
Skill in performing psychosocial assessments.
Skill in detailed documentation.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
Ability to access and utilize community resources.
Ability to access information from computer data systems and websites.
Ability to use a computer for word processing, spreadsheets, and database applications.
Qualifications: Minimum:
Must hold a valid unrestricted Florida Driver's License.
Preferred
An Associate’s degree or higher in Social Services 2 years of medical setting and child welfare experience Experience utilizing computer systems and applications in your daily work Familiar with or experience working with medical terminology
Florida Department of Health Mission, Vision, and Values
Mission: To protect, promote & improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county & community efforts.
Vision
To be the Healthiest State in the Nation.
Values
I nnovation: We search for creative solutions and manage resources wisely.
C ollaboration: We use teamwork to achieve common goals & solve problems.
A ccountability: We perform with integrity & respect.
R esponsiveness: We achieve our mission by serving our customers & engaging our partners.
E xcellence: We promote quality outcomes through learning & continuous performance improvement.
Where
You
Will
Work: This is not a remote position. The incumbent for this position will work from one of the following CMS Office Locations:
2020 Capital Circle SE Tallahassee, FL 160 Governmental Center, Pensacola, FL 337 N. 4th Street, Ft. Pierce, FL 401 NW 2nd Avenue, Miami, FL
Travel time
10%
The
Benefits of
Working for the
State of
Florida: Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:
Annual and Sick Leave benefits. Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year. State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options. Retirement plan options, including employer contributions (For more information, please click www.myfrs.com).
Flexible Spending Accounts. Tuition waivers; and more!
For a more complete list of benefits, including monthly costs, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com. Please be advised: Your responses to qualifying questions for this position must be verifiable by documentation provided through the electronic application process. This position requires a security background check and/or drug screening and participation in direct deposit. Any misrepresentations or omissions will disqualify you from employment consideration.
Note
You will be required to provide your Social Security Number (SSN) in order to conduct this background check Successful completion of a drug test is a condition of employment for safety-sensitive positions. Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Services System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS.
For more information, please visit the
SSS website: http://www.sss.gov If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement. The successful candidate will be required to complete the Form I-9 and that information will be verified using the E-Verify system. E-Verify is operated by the Department of Homeland Security in partnership with the Social Security Administration to verify employment eligibility. Incumbents may be required to perform emergency duty before, during, and/or beyond normal work hours or days. All Florida Department of Health positions require the incumbent to be able to learn and communicate effectively, orally and in writing, in English. Applicants who do not meet this requirement will not be considered. The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-877-562-7287). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation. The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act. Florida has the third largest population of veterans in the nation with more than 1.5 million service men and women. The Florida Department of Health (department) is committed to serving members of the United States Armed Forces, veterans and their families by encouraging them to apply for vacancies that fit their area of knowledge and/or expertise. Through the Department's VALOR program, which expedites licensing for military veterans, the Department also waives initial licensing and application fees for military veterans who apply for a health care professional license within 60 months of an honorable discharge. These initiatives help ensure that the transition from military service into the workforce is as smooth as possible and reflects our appreciation for the dedication devoted to protecting our country.Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation. The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act. VETERANS’ PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.
