Behavioral Health Provider (O-3/O-4/O-5 Billet) Non-Supervisory

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in El Paso seeks a Behavioral Health Provider to perform mental health assessment, counseling, and case management for detainees, including clinical evaluation, treatment planning, crisis intervention, and staff education.

Requires doctoral or master's degree, a clinical license, and 2+ years of experience. This is a non-supervisory role open only to USPHS officers and Call to Active Duty (CAD) candidates.

Qualifications

• Requires doctoral or master's degree and clinical license.
• Requires 2+ years' experience.
• Non-supervisory position.
• This position is open to USPHS officers and Call to Active Duty (CAD) candidates only.

Responsibilities

• Clinical evaluation and treatment planning.
• Crisis intervention and counseling.
• Coordination with multidisciplinary teams and staff education.
• Case management for detainees.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Active listening

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Problem solving

Integrity

Cultural competency

Education

Doctoral or Master’s degree

Job description

Behavioral Health Provider delivers mental health assessment, counseling, and case management for ICE detainees. Duties include clinical evaluation, treatment planning, crisis intervention, staff education, and coordination with multidisciplinary teams.

Requires doctoral or master's degree, clinical license, and 2+ years' experience. This position is non-supervisory. This position is only open to USPHS officers and Call to Active Duty (CAD) candidates.

COMPETENCIES:

1. Superior oral/written communication skills
2. Leadership skills
3. Active listening skills
4. Strong interpersonal skills
5. Strong organizational and time management skills
6. Strong problem solving, judgment and decision-making skills
7. Integrity/honesty
8. Cultural competency

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

1. This position is considered a hazardous duty assignment.
2. Required to walk unaided at a normal pace for up to 5 minutes and maintain balance.
3. Required to walk briskly/jog up to quarter mile.
4. Required to perform CPR/emergency care while standing or kneeling.
5. 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)
6. Must be able to see, hear and smell with aids if necessary.
7. Must easily alternate between kneeling and standing.
8. Must be able to lift, push, or carry 30 pounds.
9. Sitting and/or standing for extended periods of time [6-8 hours].
10. Must perform the duties of job in a stressful and often austere environment without physical limitations.