Job Description

About the Role:

Insight Global is seeking 7 Onsite Behavioral Health Specialists in several different locations (see below) to play a crucial role in ensuring the safety and mental health of children in DHS custody along the U.S. Southwest Border. The Specialist will work onsite in DHS processing centers, providing trauma-informed care, crisis intervention, and professional guidance to support children in federal custody. You will collaborate with facility staff, assess child well-being, and contribute to policy improvements that enhance child protection services.

Locations:

• El Paso, TX
• Big Bend, TX
• San Diego, CA
• El Centro, CA

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as a point of contact for facility staff regarding child well-being matters.
• Provide professional guidance on trauma-informed care and behavioral health interventions.
• Conduct facility rounds to assess child well-being and identify potential concerns.
• Support crisis intervention, de-escalation, and coordination of emergency care.
• Assist in decision-making for complex child well-being concerns, including medical, psychological, and developmental needs.
• Collaborate with CBP, HHS ORR, NGOs, and healthcare providers to coordinate care.
• Engage with children proactively to provide emotional support and reduce distress.
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives to enhance child-friendly environments.
• Maintain accurate records, reports, and documentation of behavioral health support.

Qualifications:

• Master’s or Doctoral degree in behavioral health.
• Full, current, and unrestricted license in one of the following:
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW or LICSW)
• Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
• Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
• Licensed Psychologist (LP)
• 2+ years post-licensure experience in child development, trauma-informed care, and clinical evaluations.
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred (minimum ILR 3/5 or equivalent).
• Experience working in a multidisciplinary, team-based environment .
• Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced setting with evolving program needs.

Shifts:

12 hours shifts (6am-6pm / 6pm-6am)

4 days on 3 days off 24x7 facility – not sure what day rotates yet – will have a set schedule for 3 months

Location shift:

• Big Bend - night shift
• San Deigo - night shift
• El Paso - negotiable (day or night shift)
• El Centro - day shift, 2 night shifts

Relocation Incentive

If relo – they will reimburse for licensure transfer – can start work based on them proving they did it – will reimburse within the first check

• Can put into offer
• Relo – offer housing assistance – up to 1200 dollars per month to assist with rent – 6 months at first

Pay Range: $75,000 - $100,000k (depending on experience, with slight flexibility)

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