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

U.S.-Immigration-and-Customs-Enforcement; Florence (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S.-Immigration-and-Customs-Enforcement seeks a Behavioral Health Provider to perform mental health assessments, counseling, and case management for detainees, with clinical evaluation, treatment planning, crisis intervention, and team collaboration.

The role requires a doctoral or master's degree, an active clinical license, and 2+ years of experience. This non-supervisory federal position is open to USPHS officers and CAD candidates, based in Florence, SC.

Qualifications

• Doctoral or master's degree in a mental health field.
• Active clinical license required.
• Minimum 2+ years of professional experience in behavioral health.

Responsibilities

• Conduct mental health assessments and evaluations.
• Provide counseling and treatment planning.
• Perform crisis intervention as needed.
• Educate and support staff; coordinate with multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Active listening

Interpersonal skills

Organization/time management

Problem solving/judgment

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.