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

U.S.-Immigration-and-Customs-Enforcement; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S.-Immigration-and-Customs-Enforcement is seeking a Behavioral Health Provider to deliver 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.

The role requires a doctoral or master's degree, a clinical license, and 2+ years of professional experience.

Qualifications

• Doctoral or master's degree in psychology or a closely related field.
• Current clinical license.
• At least 2 years of professional behavioral health experience.
• Non-supervisory position; USPHS officers and CAD candidates only.

Responsibilities

• Clinical evaluation of detainees to determine mental health needs.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
• Provide crisis intervention and risk assessment.
• Educate ICE facility staff on behavioral health best practices.
• Coordinate care with multidisciplinary teams within ICE facilities.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Active listening

Interpersonal skills

Organization/time management

Problem solving/judgment

Integrity/honesty

Cultural competency

Education

Doctoral degree

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.