On-Demand Behavioral Health 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.

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.

• 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.

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.

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.

Your expertise will be a lifeline for children in crisis.

• 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.