Telepsychiatry Psychiatric APP—Detainee Care Leader

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE); Conroe (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) seeks a Psychiatric Advanced Practice Provider to deliver direct psychiatric care to detainees, including evaluations, treatment planning, medication management, and care coordination.

Eligible candidates include USPHS officers or CAD candidates with PMHNP or PA credentials, collaborating with a psychiatrist and clinical director to uphold IHSC policies and patient safety in a federal detention setting.

Qualifications

• Cultural Competency required with strong interpersonal skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication abilities.
• Commitment to professional ethics and integrity.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct psychiatric care to detainees onsite and via telepsychiatry.
• Consults with Psychiatrist/Clinical Director for complex cases.
• Performs comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and initiates treatment plans.
• Follows IHSC policies and prescriptive authority agreements.
• Maintains patient confidentiality and accurate health records.

Skills

Cultural Competency

Interpersonal skills

Oral and written communication

Integrity/Honesty

Adult learner teaching skills

Education

PMHNP degree (CCNE/ACEN)

ANCC PMHNP board certification

PA license and NCCPA certification

Job description

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) seeks a Psychiatric Advanced Practice Provider to deliver direct psychiatric care to detainees, including evaluations, treatment planning, medication management, and care coordination.

Eligible candidates include USPHS officers or CAD candidates with PMHNP or PA credentials, collaborating with a psychiatrist and clinical director to uphold IHSC policies and patient safety in a federal detention setting.