Detention Behavioral Health Clinician

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE); Conroe (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) seeks a Behavioral Health Provider to assess, diagnose, and treat detained non-citizens, with duties spanning crisis intervention, counseling, and care coordination via EMR systems.

The role requires a doctoral or master's degree, clinical licensure, and 2+ years of experience, with eligibility limited to USPHS officers or CAD candidates; it is non-supervisory.

Qualifications

• Doctoral or Master’s degree in a clinical field is required.
• Clinical license required.
• 2+ years of clinical experience.
• USPHS officer or CAD candidate only.
• Non-supervisory position.

Responsibilities

• Conduct behavioral health assessments, evaluations, and diagnoses for detainees.
• Provide counseling, psychotherapy, and substance abuse education.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams using EMR documentation.
• Promote interdisciplinary treatment planning and care continuity.
• Consult with healthcare staff and custody personnel on mental health needs.

Skills

Oral/written communication

Leadership

Active listening

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Integrity

Cultural competency

Education

Doctoral degree in psychology (Ph.D./Psy.D.)

Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW)

Job description

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) seeks a Behavioral Health Provider to assess, diagnose, and treat detained non-citizens, with duties spanning crisis intervention, counseling, and care coordination via EMR systems.

The role requires a doctoral or master's degree, clinical licensure, and 2+ years of experience, with eligibility limited to USPHS officers or CAD candidates; it is non-supervisory.