USPHS Psychiatric Advanced Practice Provider - Detainee Care

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

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