Mental Health Clinical Counselor

$75,000 - $82,000/Yr

Blue Rose Consulting Group - Tucson, AZ

Full-time - Mid Level

Tucson, AZ

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

Blue Rose Consulting Group is seeking compassionate and experienced Independently Licensed Behavioral Health Counselors to join our team ON-SITE in support of our work with a federal client in Tucson, AZ. This role involves conducting initial assessments and mental health evaluations for unaccompanied minors, focusing on their well-being and helping them develop healthier coping mechanisms.

Responsibilities

• Assist unaccompanied minors in defining the problems that they are facing
• Conduct focused assessments for individuals to screen for symptoms and determine the need for crisis intervention
• Apply knowledge of best practices for treating a variety of problems that clients may be experiencing
• Provide crisis counseling as needed
• Proactively engage with children to support their well-being, including identifying children in distress or at risk of distress
• Use information gained from assessments to coordinate immediate interventions and case management activities
• Provide focused intervention for identified higher risk minors
• Educate clients on the problems they are facing and help them to develop healthier coping methods
• Maintain detailed notes and shift reports
• Other duties as assigned in support of the program

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Master's degree or higher in the Behavioral Health Professions (MS/MSW/MA)
• Candidates must hold an independent level counseling license in the state of Texas (LCSW, LMFT, LMHC)
• Must successfully pass all pertinent and required background checks, drug screens, and child abuse and neglect checks
• 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 highly preferred - primarily Spanish