Psychiatric Advanced Practice Provider (O-4/O-5) Non-Supervisory

U.S.-Immigration-and-Customs-Enforcement; Pearsall (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement seeks a Psychiatric Advanced Practice Provider to deliver comprehensive psychiatric care to detainees. You will perform evaluations, develop treatment plans, manage medications, and provide crisis intervention.

Collaboration with psychiatrists, clinical directors and consultants is essential, with opportunities to mentor peers and support policy development. This role is restricted to USPHS officers and CAD candidates and requires flexibility to meet

Qualifications

• Board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health APRN with USPHS eligibility.
• Experience in correctional health care is a plus.
• Ability to adapt to schedule changes in a high-demand environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychiatric evaluations, treatment plans, and medication management for ICE detainees.
• Deliver crisis intervention and short- to long-term psychiatric care.
• Collaborate with psychiatrists, clinical directors, and consultants to ensure quality care.
• Mentor peers and contribute to policy development within the program.
• Participate in program planning and quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Cultural Competency

Interpersonal Skills

Oral & Written Communication

Integrity/Honesty

Adult Learner Teaching

Correctional Health Care Experience

Education

Psychiatric APRN Certification

Job description

The Psychiatric Advanced Practice Provider delivers psychiatric care to ICE detainees, including evaluations, treatment plans, medication management, and crisis intervention. The role involves collaboration with psychiatrists, clinical directors, and consultants, mentoring peers, and supporting policy development. It requires psychiatric certification, clinical expertise, and adaptability to schedule changes.

This position is only open to USPHS officers and Call to Active Duty (CAD) candidates.

COMPETENCIES:

1. Cultural Competency
2. Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills.
3. Demonstrates strong oral and written communication skills.
4. Integrity/Honesty
5. Adult learner teaching skills
6. Experience in correctional health care preferred

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

1. Required to walk unaided at a normal pace for up to 5 minutes and maintain balance.
2. Required to jog/fast walk up to ¼ mile.
3. Required to perform CPR/emergency care standing or kneeling.
4. Must have the ability to assist sick, injured or aging detainees or staff exiting the building.
5. Must be able to see, hear and smell with aids if necessary.
6. Must easily alternate between kneeling and standing.
7. Must be able to lift, push, or carry 30 pounds.
8. Must perform the duties of job in a stressful and often austere environment without physical limitations.