Lead Behavioral Health Counselor

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Job description

Blue Rose Consulting Group is seeking a Lead Licensed Behavioral Health Counselor to join our team in support of our work with a federal client in San Diego, California. This role is open to US Citizens ONLY.

This is a Lead Behavioral Counselor position supporting unaccompanied minors. In this role, you will primarily supervise a dedicated team of clinical counselors, who are focused on helping unaccompanied minors. You will also work with the minors to identify opportunities for progress, help them build healthier coping mechanisms, and develop strategies that they can use to improve their lives.

To be successful in this role, you must have previously led a team of counselors. You must have excellent communication skills. You will have a strong understanding of the distinct types of issues that these minors may be facing, what typically causes them, and how they can best be resolved. If you believe that you possess the qualifications necessary to excel in this role, we would love to see your resume.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Supervise a dedicated team of Child Well-Being Specialists (CWBS), assisting in the hiring process, delegating work assignments, provide guidance and decision support regarding child well-being.
Work directly with location Points of Contact to ensure efficient and effective service delivery, coordination, and transition
Monitor and assure service delivery per contract requirements, immediately escalating any concerns related to meeting requirements or service delivery
Mentor CWB Specialists to optimize performance, continue growth and development, and assure professional standards are maintained
Responsible for ensuring counselor compliance with government and professional licensing/certification and ongoing training requirements
Prepare reports and provide written and oral briefings to management and government representatives as required
Perform other duties, responsibilities, and activities as needed in support of the unaccompanied minors, counselor, or the contract, such as:
Conduct focused assessments for individuals to screen for symptoms, to conduct a formal behavioral status exam to determine the need for crisis intervention related to human trafficking and similar trauma issues
Apply knowledge of the best practices for treating a variety of problems that unaccompanied children may be experiencing
Coordinate with management on reporting requirements, implementing initiatives, and responding to requests for information
Provide focused intervention for identified higher risk minors
Educate patients on the problems they are facing and help them to develop healthier coping methods for dealing
Maintain detailed notes and shift reports

REQUIREMENTS

Must be a U.S. Citizen
Candidate must hold and maintain a valid unrestricted, independent counseling license in state where services are rendered.
Typical licenses include LPC, LCSW, LMFT, LCPC, LMHC, Psychologist (PhD or PsyD). Clinicians under supervision may not apply
Must meet one of the following education requirements:
Master's degree in social work, plus 2 years of postgraduate direct service delivery experience
Master's degree or Ph.D. in counseling, psychology, sociology, or other relevant behavioral science in which clinical experience, plus 2 years of postgraduate direct service delivery experience
5+ years working experience post full licensure in child development, culturally aware and trauma-centered care, and performing clinical evaluations in direct engagement with children and their families. Experience in an immigration setting strongly preferred. Candidates must hold a full, current, and unrestricted license within the state(s) where services are rendered.
2+ years management experience leading and supervising staff.
Must successfully pass all pertinent and required background checks, drug screens, and child abuse and neglect checks
Bilingual highly preferred - primarily Spanish
Excellent interpersonal skills and high standards of professionalism and confidentiality
Working knowledge of state, federal, and local laws, and resources
Ability to understand, apply and maintain professional standards
Proficient in Microsoft Office software applications including Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Highly developed written, oral and presentation communication skills
Bilingual preferred (Spanish)

Salary: $95,000 - $102,000

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