Clinical Behavioral Health Specialist

Clinical Behavioral Health Specialist (LCSW, LPCMH, LMFT, or Master's-Level Psychologist)

Monday-Friday | 37.5 Hours per Week

The Columbus Organization is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Clinical Behavioral Health Specialist to join our Professional Clinical Staffing team in Milford, Delaware.

This full-time opportunity involves providing direct clinical services to pre-adjudicated youth ages 12-18 in a structured, secure juvenile care environment with a school-like atmosphere.

The adolescents served present with a variety of complex behavioral health needs, including trauma-related concerns, emotional and behavioral challenges, and substance use disorders. We are seeking a clinician who embraces a trauma-informed, person-centered approach and is passionate about helping young people develop healthy coping skills, build resilience, and achieve positive treatment outcomes.

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference while working alongside a collaborative, multidisciplinary team dedicated to supporting vulnerable youth.

• Provide evidence-based behavioral health services to adolescents with complex emotional, behavioral, and mental health needs.
• Conduct comprehensive clinical assessments to identify treatment needs, behavioral concerns, and appropriate therapeutic interventions.
• Develop, implement, monitor, and evaluate individualized treatment plans, making adjustments based on clinical progress.
• Provide individual, group, and family therapy as clinically appropriate.
• Utilize trauma-informed therapeutic approaches when addressing emotional dysregulation, behavioral challenges, and substance use concerns.
• Collaborate with psychologists, facility leadership, medical professionals, and multidisciplinary treatment teams to coordinate care.
• Participate in treatment team meetings, case reviews, and discharge planning to support continuity of care.
• Communicate with families, courts, schools, state agencies, and community providers to coordinate treatment recommendations and services.
• Provide clinical consultation and guidance to facility staff regarding behavioral health concerns and appropriate interventions.
• Assist in identifying additional behavioral health resources and services to support youth during their placement and transition.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation, including assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, and clinical reports.
• Ensure compliance with professional ethical standards, confidentiality requirements, and applicable facility policies and procedures.

Minimum Qualifications

• Active Delaware clinical license permitting independent practice as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Professional Counselor of Mental Health (LPCMH), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), or Master's-Level Psychologist, or an equivalent U.S. license with eligibility for Delaware licensure.
• Minimum of one year of clinical experience working with children or adolescents.
• Minimum of one year of experience with clinical documentation and narrative report writing.
• Strong knowledge of trauma-informed care and evidence-based behavioral health interventions.
• Ability to work effectively with adolescents presenting with complex emotional, behavioral, and substance use concerns.
• Strong communication, clinical judgment, and interdisciplinary collaboration skills.
• Comfort working within a structured, secure juvenile detention environment.
• Valid U.S. driver's license in good standing.

• Experience providing behavioral health services in juvenile justice, residential treatment, inpatient behavioral health, or other structured clinical settings.
• Experience working with adolescents who have experienced significant trauma.
• Experience providing individual, group, and family therapy.
• Familiarity with crisis intervention, behavioral stabilization, and substance use treatment.

• Full-time, Monday-Friday schedule.
• 37.5 hours per week.
• W-2 employment with a comprehensive benefits package.
• Services provided within a secure juvenile detention facility serving adolescents ages 12-18.
• Collaborative, multidisciplinary environment emphasizing trauma-informed care and individualized treatment.

At The Columbus Organization, we are committed to connecting exceptional healthcare professionals with meaningful opportunities that positively impact the individuals and communities we serve.

We offer:

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer contribution.
• Life insurance and professional liability coverage.
• Paid time off.
• Continuing education reimbursement.
• Consistent Monday-Friday schedule.
• Opportunities to make a meaningful impact on the lives of adolescents with complex behavioral health needs.
• Support from an established healthcare services organization dedicated to professional excellence and quality care.

If you are a compassionate behavioral health professional who values trauma-informed care and is passionate about supporting adolescents through challenging circumstances, we would love to hear from you!