Behavioral Health Provider (O-5 Billet) Supervisory
Company
Department of Homeland Security - Immigration and Customs Enforcement
Location
Jena, Louisiana Jena, Louisiana
Type
Full Time
Job Description
Summary
This position is located within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO), ICE Health Service Corps (IHSC), Office of the Deputy Assistant Director of Clinical Services, Behavioral Health Unit.
Period of Eligibility: Submitted applications will expire after 3 months. Applicants are eligible to reapply after the period of eligibility.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position.
- You must successfully pass a background investigation.
- You must successfully pass a drug screen.
- Males born after 12/31/59 must certify registration with Selective Service.
- Requirements by Closing Date: Unless otherwise noted, you must meet all requirements by the closing date of the announcement.
- Service Remaining Requirement Agreement: Upon appointment to this position, officers will be required to serve an 18 to 24-month commitment to IHSC.
- You MUST be a USPHS Commissioned Corps Officer (PHS Officer) or Call to Active Duty (CAD) candidate in order to apply for this position. Civilian employees are NOT eligible for this position.
Qualifications
- Superior oral/written communication 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:
- Required to walk unaided at a normal pace for up to 5 minutes and maintain balance.
- Required to jog/fast walk up to ¼ mile.
- Required to perform CPR/emergency care standing or kneeling.
- Must have the ability to assist sick, injured or aging detainees or staff exiting the building (may require lifting, dragging, wheeling or carrying someone who weighs significantly more oneself).
- 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.
- Must perform the duties of my job in a stressful and often austere environment without physical limitations.
Education
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- Social Work - Knowledge of the case management process commensurate with training and education at the MSW level.
- Psychologist - Knowledge of specific functions of Psychology to include, but not limited to: Observation, Description, Testing, Evaluation, Interpretation, Diagnosis and Treatment.
- Knowledge of the indications and contraindications, complications and techniques in the various psychiatric treatment and diagnostic modalities.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and electronic health record system clinical documentation.
- Flexible and able to adapt to sudden changes in schedules and work requirements.
- Experience in a correctional setting is preferred.
- Credentialed and privileged with a current, permanent, full and unrestricted license to practice psychology or social work in any state jurisdiction.
PHS Requirements for O-5 Supervisory Billet
- Requires a PhD or PsyD in Clinical Psychology from a graduate program in Psychology accredited by the American Psychological Association or a Master's degree (LCSW or LMSW) in Social Work from a graduate program in social work accredited by the National Association of Social Workers (NASW).
- Minimum of 5 years of experience.
- Holds a full, current and unrestricted licensed by a State or Territory at the Doctoral level for psychologists and at the Master's level for social workers (MSW). Psychologist must meet requirements for inclusion in the National Registry of Psychologist Providers if graduated after 1 January 1982.
Additional information
The incumbent will report directly to the site or local Clinical Director with clinical governance by a Regional Behavioral Health Consultant. As a Supervisory Behavioral Health Provider for IHSC, the incumbent is responsible for clinical performance peer reviews and program evaluations, monitoring and surveillance of behavioral health programs and services, timely and consistent delivery of quality, comprehensive and integrative health care at the designated detention facility.
As a facility Supervisory Behavioral Health Provider, for IHSC, the incumbent contributes to the coordination, integration and utilization of primary and ancillary services for individuals with mental health needs in the custody of ICE; provides oversight in case coordination and monitoring on the high risk and co-occurring patient population; and is responsible for development, coordination and facilitation of discipline specific training for Behavioral Health Providers (BHP) under their purview. In addition, the incumbent will manage the development and provision of individualized patient case management and discharge planning consultation to support repatriation and/or release processes.
IHSC has a multi-sector, multidisciplinary workforce of more than 1600 employees, including U.S. Public Health Service (PHS) commissioned officers, federal civil servants, and contract staff. The IHSC provides on-site direct patient care to ICE detainees at 20 detention facilities throughout the country and manages the provision of off-site medical care for detainees housed in approximately 240 additional Intergovernmental Service Agreement (IGSA) facilities. The ICE detainee population is approximately 34,000 detainees on a daily basis, with an average length of stay of approximately 30 days, and over 400,000 detainees annually. The IHSC also provides medical support during ICE enforcement operations in the air, on the ground and at sea.
DHS SUPERVISORY CONTROLS:
- DHS
- ICE
- ERO
- DHHS
- USPHS CC
The Supervisory Behavioral Health Provider works under the general supervision of the Clinical Director and receives clinical supervision from the Regional Behavioral Health Consultant or Clinical Director.
Date Posted
09/29/2024
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