On-Call Lead Licensed Clinical Therapist (1099) with Security Clearance

Urgent : On-Call Lead Trauma-Informed Mental Health Therapist (El Centro, CA) Location : El Centro, CA This is a Critical Need. Your Leadership is Urgently Required. Blue Rose Consulting Group, Inc. (Blue Rose) is seeking a highly skilled and decisive On-Call Lead Behavioral Health Specialist to provide essential leadership coverage and clinical oversight in federal facilities. This is a high-stakes, high-impact role designed for a seasoned professional ready to step in and lead a mission-driven team. Your expertise is critical to ensuring the mental and emotional well-being of children in DHS care during peak periods and staffing gaps along the U.S. Southwest Border. Your Mission This is not a traditional on-call position. You will serve as the primary behavioral health point of contact for DHS leadership on-site, providing expert guidance and clinical support across day, night, and weekend shifts as needed. Your core mission is to be the anchor that ensures consistent, high-quality care is delivered when it matters most. Core Responsibilities

• Provide Immediate Leadership : Step in to supervise and provide expert clinical guidance to a team of Child Well-Being Specialists.
• Be the Primary Liaison : Serve as the crucial link between your on-site team, CBP leadership, DHS headquarters, and internal program teams.
• Ensure Timely Care : Advise on complex child well-being cases and make critical clinical decisions to ensure timely and effective interventions.
• Strategic Coordination : Coordinate staffing allocations and deploy surge support when required to meet evolving needs.
• Shape Program Excellence : Engage with federal and local agencies to enhance care coordination and contribute to policy updates and system-level process improvements.
• Mentor the Next Generation : Oversee training, coaching, and performance reviews for team members. Schedule & Shift Details This on-call position offers unmatched flexibility while providing a critical service.
• Daily Commitment : A flexible structure of 8 hours onsite 4 hours on-call (as needed) to provide surge leadership coverage.
• Availability : Shifts may include days, nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Essential Response : You must be available to return onsite during your on-call hours if a critical situation requires your leadership. Requirements We are seeking a true leader who thrives under pressure and is ready to make a difference.
• Master's or Doctoral degree in a behavioral health field.
• An 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)
• A minimum of 5 years of post-licensure experience with a strong background in :
• Child development.
• Trauma-informed care.
• Clinical evaluation.
• A minimum of 2 years of supervisory or leadership experience in a healthcare, behavioral health, or social services setting.
• Exceptional team leadership and communication skills.
• Spanish / English bilingual preferred (minimum ILR 3 / 5 or equivalent).
• The ability to operate effectively in dynamic, fast-paced, and high-stakes environments. Why Join Blue Rose? Your leadership will create stability in a time of uncertainty.
• Protect Vulnerable Children : Your work directly protects and supports children in crisis.
• Shape a National Program : Take on a leadership role in a mission-driven, trauma-informed program that is one of the nation's most critical humanitarian efforts.
• Strategic Growth : Grow as a strategic leader, providing expert guidance and building a legacy of excellence.
• Join a Collaborative Team : Work alongside a collaborative team of behavioral health professionals and federal partners. About Blue Rose Consulting Group, Inc. Blue Rose Consulting Group, Inc. is a veteran-owned small business dedicated to delivering professional, mission-driven solutions across government and commercial sectors. We combine big-firm expertise with small-business agility, providing exceptional service, innovation, and results. Our team values integrity, collaboration, and excellence in every engagement. Join us and make an impact that matters. Apply Today Email : Website : www.bluerose-consulting.com / careers LinkedIn : Blue Rose Consulting Group, Inc.