Urgent: Trauma-Informed Mental Health Therapist (Behavioral Health Specialist) - Marfa, TX

Location: Marfa, TX
Shifts: 12-Hour Day or Night Shifts

Make a Lasting Difference. Your Compassion is Urgently Needed for Vulnerable Children.

Blue Rose Consulting Group, Inc. (Blue Rose) is seeking highly dedicated and empathetic Behavioral Health Specialists to serve onsite in federal facilities along the Southwest U.S. Border. This is an immediate and critical role where you will directly impact the mental and emotional well-being of children in DHS care who are facing extraordinary circumstances. If you are a licensed behavioral health professional driven by purpose, this is your opportunity to provide compassionate, trauma-informed care where it matters most.

Your Mission
As a Behavioral Health Specialist, you will be a vital part of a multidisciplinary team, acting as a beacon of support for children in crisis. You will work directly in Customs and Border Protection (CBP) processing facilities, providing essential emotional support and behavioral health oversight to children in high-stress environments.

Core Responsibilities

• Be the Primary Resource: Serve as the on-site facility's go-to behavioral health expert.
• Proactive Well-Being Checks: Conduct regular facility rounds to assess child well-being and identify immediate risks.
• Immediate Crisis Response: Provide real-time crisis intervention and expert de-escalation in challenging situations.
• Trauma-Informed Guidance: Offer vital guidance on emotional regulation and behavioral support tailored to the specific needs of children.
• Interagency Collaboration: Work hand-in-hand with CBP, HHS ORR, NGOs, and medical providers to ensure seamless, coordinated care.
• Impactful Decision-Making: Play a key role in decisions concerning a child's medical, psychological, and developmental needs.
• Leave a Legacy: Recommend improvements that promote safe, supportive, and truly child-centered care environments.

Schedule & Shift Details
This full-time position offers a predictable schedule that allows for consistent full-time hours and predictable time off, while ensuring 24/7 care operations:

Rotating Schedule: A consistent 4-on/3-off and 3-on/4-off rotation.

• 12-Hour Shifts: Day Shift (8:00 AM – 8:00 PM) or Night Shift (8:00 PM – 8:00 AM).
• You will have rotating weekends, providing a clear work-life balance in a demanding but rewarding role.

Requirements
We are seeking skilled professionals who are ready to rise to the challenge.

• Master’s or Doctoral degree in a behavioral health field.
• An active, unrestricted license in 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 experience in:
  • Child development.
  • Trauma-informed care.
  • Clinical evaluations.
• Bilingual in Spanish/English is a crucial asset (ILR 3/5 or higher).
• A strong, calm presence and comfort working in dynamic, high-stakes environments.

Why Join Blue Rose?
Your skills are a force for change. Your empathy will make a lasting impact.

• Be a Hero to Vulnerable Children: Your work directly helps protect and support children in urgent need.
• Join a Mission-Driven Team: Work in a collaborative environment with professionals who are focused on a shared, critical mission.
• Expand Your Expertise: Build invaluable experience working with federal, non-profit, and healthcare agencies in a unique setting.
• Make a Lasting Difference: Your contributions will resonate through every interaction and every shift.