On-Call Lead Trauma-Informed Mental Health Therapist
Location : El Centro, California
Rate : $65 / hour (1099 contract)
Make an Impact Where It Matters Most
Blue Rose Consulting Group, Inc. (Blue Rose) is seeking On-Call Lead Behavioral Health Specialists to support children in DHS custody at federal facilities in El Centro, CA. This role ensures leadership coverage and clinical oversight in high-pressure environments along the U.S. Southwest Border. As a Lead Specialist, you will guide a team of behavioral health professionals, provide direct support to CBP leadership, and contribute to program development and quality improvement initiatives.
What You'll Do
In this leadership role, you will serve as the primary behavioral health point of contact for DHS leadership on-site, providing critical support across day and night shifts as needed. You will oversee care delivery, manage escalations, and help coordinate strategic staffing and child-focused operations.
Core Responsibilities
- Provide leadership, supervision, and clinical guidance to Child Well-Being Specialists
- Serve as the liaison between CBP leadership, DHS headquarters, and internal program teams
- Advise on complex child well-being cases and ensure timely clinical decisions
- Coordinate staffing allocations and deploy surge support when required
- Engage with federal and local agencies to enhance care coordination
- Oversee training, coaching, and performance reviews for team members
- Contribute to policy updates and system-level process improvements
Schedule & Shift Details
Daily commitment : 8 hours onsite + 4 hours on-call (as needed)Shifts may include days, nights, weekends, and holidaysMust be available to return onsite during on-call hours if neededRequirements
Master's or Doctoral degree in a behavioral health fieldActive, 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 developmentTrauma-informed careClinical evaluationMinimum 2 years of supervisory or leadership experience in healthcare, behavioral health, or social servicesStrong interpersonal and team leadership skillsSpanish / English bilingual preferred (minimum ILR 3 / 5 or equivalent)Ability to operate in dynamic, high-stakes environments with rapidly evolving needsWhy Join Blue Rose?
Help protect and support vulnerable children in crisisTake on a leadership role in a mission-driven, trauma-informed programJoin a collaborative team of behavioral health professionals and federal partnersMake a meaningful impact every shift, every decision, every childGrow as a strategic leader in one of the nation's most critical humanitarian programsApply Today
Text OCLDELCENTRO to (202) 998-6455
Email : CWBP_PMO@bluerose-consulting.com