Job Summary

Supervisory Behavioral Health Provider leads facility behavioral health services for ICE detainees, providing clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment, case management, suicide prevention, discharge planning, staff supervision, training, program oversight, and coordination with medical, custody, legal, and HQ stakeholders to support safe, high-quality care. This position is only open to USPHS officers and Call to Active Duty (CAD) candidates.

Job Description

COMPETENCIES: Superior oral/written communication skills Superior Clinical Skills Leadership Skills The flexibility to work independently, as well as in a team-centered environment Active Listening Skills Reading Comprehension Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills Demonstrates strong organizational and time management skills Demonstrates strong problem solving, judgment and decision-making skills Integrity/Honesty Cultural Competency PHYSICAL DEMANDS: This position is considered a hazardous duty assignment. Required to walk unaided at a normal pace for up to 5 minutes and maintain balance. Required to walk briskly/jog up to quarter mile. Required to perform CPR/emergency care while standing or kneeling. Must have the ability to assist sick, injured or aging detained non-citizens or staff exiting the building (may require lifting, pulling, wheeling, or carrying someone who weighs significantly more oneself to safety) Must be able to see, hear and smell with aids if necessary. Must easily alternate between kneeling and standing. Must be able to lift, push, or carry 30 pounds. Sitting and/or standing for extended periods of time [6-8 hours]. Must perform the duties of job in a stressful and often austere environment without physical limitations.