Lead Behavioral Health Specialist (LPC, LCSW, LMFT)

Blue Rose Consulting Group • El Centro, CA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Blue Rose Consulting Group, Inc. (Blue Rose) is urgently seeking a Lead Behavioral Health Specialist to guide our trauma-informed mental health team, which supports children in DHS care at a federal facility in El Centro, California. This is not a routine leadership role – it is a mission. You will lead a team of dedicated Child Well-Being Specialists, providing expert clinical direction and ensuring the highest standards of compassionate, child-centered care in a challenging and fast-paced environment. As the Lead Behavioral Health Specialist, you will combine hands-on clinical expertise with strategic leadership to protect and uplift children experiencing trauma. You’ll act as the connective tissue between your team, federal partners, and community agencies, ensuring every child receives the care and attention they deserve.

Requirements

• Master’s or Doctoral degree in a behavioral health discipline.
• Active, unrestricted license: LCSW / LICSW, LMFT, LPC, LP (Licensed Psychologist)
• Minimum 5 years of post-licensure clinical experience with emphasis on: Child development and welfare, Trauma-informed care and interventions, Clinical evaluations and case management
• At least 2 years of leadership or supervisory experience in healthcare, behavioral health, or social services.
• Strong decision-making, communication, and crisis leadership skills.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual in Spanish/English (ILR 3/5 proficiency or higher).
• Prior experience working in interagency or federal care settings.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and empower Child Well-Being Specialists across all shifts, fostering clinical excellence and professional growth.
• Serve as the central point of contact for CBP, DHS leadership, and partner organizations to ensure seamless collaboration and communication.
• Manage high-needs cases with urgency, empathy, and sound clinical judgment.
• Oversee staffing, coordinate surge coverage, and improve behavioral health protocols and best practices.
• Build trusted partnerships across local, state, and federal systems to deliver consistent, trauma-informed care.

Benefits

• Career Advancement: Gain unmatched leadership and clinical development opportunities.
• Collaborative Culture: Work alongside professionals united by integrity, compassion, and purpose.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior