Devereux·DeLand, Florida
The CBHA Assessor is responsible for conducting comprehensive behavioral health assessments for children removed from their homes due to abuse, neglect, or abandonment. This role involves working within the Volusia Outpatient program to evaluate the needs of vulnerable youth.
Description Devereux has an exciting opportunity to become a CBHA Assessor with our Volusia program! This is an Independent Contractor position. *
Must be licensed in the state of Florida*
Devereux – Florida is currently looking for CBHA (Comprehensive Behavioral Health Assessment) Assessors to assist with our Volusia Outpatient program. This contract role will be responsible for conducting comprehensive assessments on children removed from their homes due to abuse, neglect and/or abandonment.
Compensated at a rate of $35.00 per hour, with a maximum billing of 20 hours per CBHA
Education and Licensure: Education: Master’s Degree in the field of counseling, social work, or psychology. required Licensed Clinician (LCSW/LMHC/LMFT) in the state of Florida. required Experience: 2 years’ experience full-time 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. Must have Florida Medicaid number or in process of obtaining Florida Medicaid number. Other Requirements: Valid FL State Issued Driver's license Must be at least 21 years of age or older. Successfully pass pre-employment medical screenings which include: Drug Screen and TB Test. Successfully pass a Level 2 background screening with the State of Florida. To learn more visit: https://info.flclearinghouse.com. Devereux has a zero-tolerance policy for abuse and maintains policies and procedures to systematically reduce the risk of abuse to occur in our organization. Devereux fosters a culture of reporting abuse, and will cooperate with the authorities to the fullest extent possible. For more information, please reach out us at flrecruitment@devereux.org. Company Overview Devereux is one of the largest and most advanced behavioral healthcare organizations in the country. Informed by the latest advancements in science and medicine, we combine evidence-based interventions with compassionate family engagement to help change lives. We were founded in 1912 by special education pioneer, Helena Devereux. Today, Devereux is a national nonprofit partner for individuals, families, schools and communities, serving many of the most vulnerable members of our society in areas of autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, specialty mental health, and child welfare. Our Mission: Devereux changes lives – by unlocking and nurturing human potential for people living with emotional, behavioral or cognitive differences. Our team includes approximately 6,000 dedicated employees and independent contractors throughout multiple locations across the United States. We offer a comprehensive national network of clinical, therapeutic, educational, and employment programs and services that positively impact the lives of tens of thousands of children, adults and their families every year. Our Culture, Our Expectations At Devereux, we strive to incorporate Servant Leadership into our culture and every aspect of our organizational framework. This is integrated into the delivery of quality programming for the individuals we serve, their families, and other stakeholders. We offer challenging and exciting work, and our supportive environment creates an empowering and positive atmosphere. To be successful in our work environment, you will put the needs of others first, and will feel called to serve, and called to lead. We also believe a strong commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging (DEIB) is fundamental to providing the highest quality healthcare services. Through open dialogue and the creation of brave spaces, we will engage in anti-discriminatory work that promotes an equitable and inclusive organization for all. Devereux is a drug-free workplace, drug screening required. This role is not eligible for benefits.
Candidates must hold a Master's degree in counseling, social work, or psychology and possess a valid Florida clinical license (LCSW, LMHC, or LMFT). Additionally, applicants need two years of experience working with at-risk children and must maintain a Florida Medicaid number.
Market context
In Florida, behavioral-health roles are typically in steady demand across community clinics, schools, and care settings serving diverse populations. Competition often centers on licensure status, supervised experience, and the ability to work well with interdisciplinary teams while applying mental health ethics and cultural awareness. Review the full posting carefully and confirm your Master’s degree, Registered Intern License, and communication experience; this platform’s AI-summarized requirements and benefits can save you time by condensing the original job description.