On-Demand Lead Behavioral Health Specialist

On-Demand Lead Behavioral Health Specialist ***Urgent: On-Call Lead Trauma-Informed Mental Health Therapist (San Diego, CA)*** Location : San Diego, California 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 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? 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Blue Rose Consulting Group, Inc.