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Location : San Diego, CA
Starting Salary : $100,000 / annual (W2) / $57 / hour (1099)
Hours : 12-Hour Shifts (Day & Night Shifts Available)
Blue Rose Consulting Group, Inc. (Blue Rose) is seeking an Onsite Behavioral Health Specialist in San Diego, CA , where you'll play a crucial role in ensuring the safety and mental health of children in DHS custody along the U.S. Southwest Border.
About The Role
As a Behavioral Health Specialist, you will work onsite in DHS processing centers, providing trauma-informed care, crisis intervention, and professional guidance to support children in federal custody. You will collaborate with facility staff, assess child well-being, and contribute to policy improvements that enhance child protection services.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as a point of contact for facility staff regarding child well-being matters.
- Provide guidance on trauma-informed care and behavioral health interventions.
- Conduct facility rounds to assess child well-being and identify concerns.
- Support crisis intervention, de-escalation, and emergency care coordination.
- Assist in decision-making for complex child needs, including medical, psychological, and developmental considerations.
- Collaborate with CBP, HHS ORR, NGOs, and healthcare providers to coordinate care.
- Engage proactively with children to provide emotional support and reduce distress.
- Contribute to process improvements for child-friendly environments.
- Maintain accurate records and documentation of behavioral health support.
Qualifications
Master's or Doctoral degree in behavioral health.Full, current, and unrestricted license (LCSW, LICSW, LMFT, LPC, LP).2+ years post-licensure experience in child development, trauma-informed care, and clinical evaluations.Bilingual (Spanish / English) preferred. Experience working in multidisciplinary, team-based settings. Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.Why Join Us?
Support vulnerable children in crisis.Competitive salary.Collaborative, mission-driven environment.12-hour shift schedule (day and night shifts).Opportunities for professional growth and leadership.Be part of a team making a difference in children's lives every day!
Apply today to join our mission-driven organization.
Text BHSANDIEGO to (202) 998-6455
For more information or questions, email CWBP_PMO@bluerose-consulting.com
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