Lead Behavioral Health Counselor

El Centro, CA
Must be a US citizen

• Supervise a dedicated team of Behavioral Health Counselors (BHCs), 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 ensure 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 

• Must be a U.S. Citizen 
• Candidate must hold and maintain a valid unrestricted, independent counseling license in the state where services are rendered. Typical licenses include LPC, LCSW, LMFT, LCPC, LMHC, and Psychologist (PhD or PsyD).    
• Master’s degree in social work, plus 2 years of postgraduate direct service delivery experience or a 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 of 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 is strongly preferred. Candidates must hold a full, current, and unrestricted license within the state(s) where services are rendered.
• 2+ years of 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.