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On-Demand Lead Behavioral Health Specialist


Job Location:

El Centro, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 14 June 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 11 September 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy
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Job Summary

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.

  • Masters 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 nations 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
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Website: Blue Rose Consulting Group Inc.


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