Lead Trauma-Informed Mental Health Therapist (On-Site)

Lead Trauma-Informed Mental Health Therapist (On-Site)

Blue Rose Consulting Group, Inc.

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Dept of Homeland Security

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Healthcare and Science

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Lead Trauma-Informed Mental Health Therapist

Location: El Centro, California

Incentives: Sign-on bonus or housing assistance may be available (eligibility-based)

Make an Impact Where It Matters Most

Blue Rose Consulting Group, Inc. (Blue Rose) is seeking Lead Behavioral Health Specialists to support the behavioral health needs of children in DHS custody at federal facilities in El Centro, CA.

In this leadership position, you will oversee a team of Child Well-Being Specialists, provide expert clinical guidance, and serve as the key liaison with federal partners to ensure the delivery of trauma-informed, child-centered care.

What You'll Do

As a Lead Behavioral Health Specialist, you will be responsible for day-to-day clinical leadership, staffing oversight, and cross-agency coordination. You will support complex case management, drive program improvement efforts, and promote quality care for children in high-stress environments.

Core Responsibilities

Supervise and provide guidance to Child Well-Being Specialists across all shifts

Act as the primary liaison with CBP leadership, DHS headquarters, and partner organizations

Manage complex and high-need child well-being cases, including escalation and resolution

Oversee shift coverage, surge staffing coordination, and workload distribution

Facilitate interagency communication and care collaboration with local, state, and federal entities

Support staff development through training, mentoring, and performance reviews

Lead or support improvements in behavioral health protocols and operational practices

Schedule & Shift Details

This is a full-time, on-site leadership role with a hybrid onsite/on-call structure:

8 hours onsite + 4 hours on-call per day (as needed)

Shifts may include nights, weekends, and holidays on a rotating basis

Must be able to respond onsite during on-call hours if needed

Requirements

Master's or Doctoral degree in a behavioral health field

Active, unrestricted license as one of the following:

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW/LICSW)

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)

Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)

Licensed Psychologist (LP)

At least 5 years of post-licensure experience in:

Child development

Trauma-informed care

Clinical evaluations

Minimum 2 years of leadership experience in healthcare, behavioral health, or social services

Strong skills in team management, communication, and decision-making

Bilingual in Spanish/English preferred (minimum ILR 3/5 or equivalent)

Comfortable leading in a high-stakes, fast-paced, and evolving environment

Why Join Blue Rose?

Help protect and support vulnerable children in federal custody

Lead a collaborative team of behavioral health professionals

Contribute to mission-critical child welfare operations at the border

Advance your career with leadership and clinical development opportunities

Make a difference - every shift, every team, every child

Apply Today

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Website: www.bluerose-consulting.com/careers

LinkedIn: Blue Rose Consulting Group

GROUP ID: 91103216

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