Detention Behavioral Health Clinician

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE); Eloy (AZ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) seeks a Behavioral Health Provider to deliver mental health assessments, counseling, and case management for detainees in Eloy, AZ. The role requires doctoral or master’s level training with an active clinical license and 2+ years of experience.

Non-supervisory position focused on collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, EMR documentation, and adherence to DHS/IHSC policies. Open to USPHS officers or CAD candidates with readiness for duty.

Qualifications

• Doctoral or master's degree required with active clinical license.
• Minimum of 2+ years of post-degree clinical experience.
• US Public Health Service eligibility or CAD status required by closing date.

Responsibilities

• Conduct behavioral health assessments, evaluations, and diagnoses of detained non-citizens.
• Provide individual and group counseling, crisis intervention, and psychoeducational therapy.
• Coordinate care with multidisciplinary teams and document in EMR.
• Develop treatment plans and monitor progress; adjust as needed.
• Refer to higher level of care (HLOC) when clinically indicated.

Skills

Oral & written comms

Leadership

Active listening

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Problem solving

Integrity & ethics

Cultural competency

Education

Doctoral degree in psychology or counseling OR Master's degree in social work

Clinical license (psychologist or social worker)

Job description

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) seeks a Behavioral Health Provider to deliver mental health assessments, counseling, and case management for detainees in Eloy, AZ. The role requires doctoral or master’s level training with an active clinical license and 2+ years of experience.

Non-supervisory position focused on collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, EMR documentation, and adherence to DHS/IHSC policies. Open to USPHS officers or CAD candidates with readiness for duty.