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On Demand Child Well-Being Behavioral Health Lead Specialist

Blue Rose Consulting Group, Inc., Alpine, TX, United States


On Demand Child Well-Being Behavioral Health Lead Specialist
On-Call Trauma-Informed Mental Health Therapist (Marfa, TX)

Location:

Marfa, Texas
Shifts:

12-Hour Day or Night Shifts (as needed/on-call)

Make a Direct Impact. Your Expertise is Needed in a Time of Urgency.

Blue Rose Consulting Group, Inc.

(Blue Rose) is urgently seeking licensed Behavioral Health Specialists to serve in a critical on-call capacity at DHS processing centers. This high-impact role is for dedicated professionals ready to provide trauma-informed, compassionate care for vulnerable children in federal care along the U.S. Southwest Border. This is a flexible position that allows you to contribute to a powerful, mission-driven cause without a full-time commitment.

Your Mission
As an On-Call Behavioral Health Specialist, you will be a vital part of a core team, stepping in to provide essential support in high-pressure environments. Your work will ensure that children receive timely and compassionate behavioral health care and clinical guidance during their time in custody.

Core Responsibilities

Be a Primary Clinical Resource:

Serve as the go-to behavioral health point of contact for facility staff.

Proactive Well-Being Checks:

Conduct rounds to assess the emotional and behavioral well-being of children on-site.

Crisis Intervention:

Deliver real-time, trauma-informed crisis intervention and de-escalation support when called upon.

Collaborative Support:

Guide staff on emotional regulation and child-centered behavioral health strategies.

Interagency Coordination:

Collaborate with CBP, HHS ORR, NGOs, and healthcare providers to ensure coordinated care.

Influence Decisions:

Support complex decisions related to a child's medical, psychological, or developmental needs.

Document and Improve:

Maintain accurate documentation of all behavioral health encounters and offer input on process improvements to enhance child-centered environments.

Schedule & Shift Details
This on-call position is structured for maximum flexibility, allowing you to answer the call for urgent staffing needs:

Shifts:

12-hour shifts, including Day (8:00 AM – 8:00 PM) or Night (8:00 PM – 8:00 AM) shifts.

Availability:

Your on-call rotation may include nights, weekends, and holidays.

Urgent Assignments:

You will be offered assignments with short notice to meet the evolving needs of the facility.

Requirements
We are seeking skilled and resilient professionals ready for a high-impact, flexible role.

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 2 years of post-licensure experience, with a preference for a background in:

Child development.

Trauma-informed care.

Clinical evaluations.

Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Spanish/English bilingual is a significant advantage (minimum ILR 3/5 or equivalent).

The ability to remain calm and effective in dynamic, high-stress, and high-urgency situations.

Why Join Blue Rose?

Powerful Mission:

Directly support vulnerable children in urgent situations.

Flexible Impact:

Maintain flexibility in your schedule while contributing to a powerful, mission-driven program.

Collaborative Environment:

Work alongside a trauma-informed team of professionals and federal partners.

High-Impact Work:

Step into an environment that values your expertise and provides you with the opportunity to make a lasting difference.

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