What are the responsibilities and job description for the Behavioral Health Provider (O-3/O-4/O-5 Billet) Non-Supervisory position at U.S. Department of Homeland Security?
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Requirements
Conditions of Employment
COMPETENCIES:
Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
This position is located within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO), ICE Health Service Corps (IHSC), Office of the Deputy Assistant Director of Clinical Services, Behavioral Health Unit (BHU). The incumbent will report directly to the Clinical Director (CD) or facility Supervisory Behavioral Health Provider, if designated. The non-supervisory Behavioral Health Provider shall serve as Team Lead if there is no appointed Supervisory Behavioral Health Provider at the facility. The designated Team Lead shall assume all related duties and responsibilities.
As the Behavioral Health Provider, the incumbent is responsible for assessing and evaluating the mental health of detained non-citizens and refer to outside treatment facilities, if necessary. Additionally, the Behavioral Health Provider collects and reports pertinent mental health data.
IHSC provides direct care daily to approximately 15,300 detainees housed at 20 designated facilities throughout the nation. The health care provided includes medical, dental and mental health care, and public health services. IHSC provides medical case management and oversight for an additional 22,600 detainees housed at approximately 112 non-IHSC staffed detention facilities daily across the country. In addition, IHSC oversees the financial authorization and payment for off-site specialty and emergency care services for detainees in ICE custody. The ICE detainee population is approximately 34,000 detainees on a daily basis, with an average length of stay of approximately 30 days, surpassing 400,000 detainees annually. IHSC provides medical support during ICE enforcement operations in the air, on the ground and at sea.
Supervisory Controls
Incumbent reports to the Supervisory Behavioral Health Provider. If there is no appointed Supervisory Behavioral Health Provider at the facility, the incumbent shall report to the Clinical Director (CD).
Assignments are usually subject to a service remaining requirement (SRR) agreement for a predetermined period of time. Officer reports to the Supervisory Behavioral Health Provider, CD, or designee and organizes work, determines sequence of assignments, selects, and develops methods.
When clinically indicated, Behavioral Health Provider seeks assistance from Supervisory Behavioral Health Provider, CD, RBHC, BHCC, etc.
Work is reviewed regularly by those in the chain of command for adherence to clinical standards and attainment of objectives. The officer uses judgment in interpreting and adapting guidelines such as DHS/ICE/IHSC policies, regulations, precedents, and work direction for application to specific cases. Officer keeps those in supervisory chain of command informed on the overall status of clinical operations and routinely consults with the same, prioritizing items of high significance for appropriate guidance as indicated.
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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position.
- You must successfully pass a background investigation.
- You must successfully pass a drug screen.
- Males born after 12/31/59 must certify registration with Selective Service.
- Requirements by Closing Date: Unless otherwise noted, you must meet all requirements by the closing date of the announcement.
- Service Remaining Requirement Agreement: Upon appointment to this position, officers will be required to serve an 18 to 24-month commitment to IHSC.
- Applicants must be a current USPHS Commissioned Corps Officer or USPHS Call to Active Duty (CAD) candidate. Civilians are not eligible for this position.
COMPETENCIES:
- Superior oral/written communication skills
- Leadership skills
- Active listening skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Strong problem solving, judgment and decision-making skills
- Integrity/honesty
- Cultural competency
- This position is considered a hazardous duty assignment.
- Required to walk unaided at a normal pace for up to 5 minutes and maintain balance.
- Required to walk briskly/jog up to quarter mile.
- Required to perform CPR/emergency care while standing or kneeling.
- Must have the ability to assist sick, injured or aging detained non-citizens or staff exiting the building (may require lifting, pulling, wheeling, or carrying someone who weighs significantly more oneself to safety)
- Must be able to see, hear and smell with aids if necessary.
- Must easily alternate between kneeling and standing.
- Must be able to lift, push, or carry 30 pounds.
- Sitting and/or standing for extended periods of time [6-8 hours].
- Must perform the duties of job in a stressful and often austere environment without physical limitations.
Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
- Successful completion of a Doctoral Degree (Ph.D., Psy.D., or equivalent) directly related to full professional work in clinical or counseling psychology. Licensure Requirement: A current, active, valid, and unrestricted clinical license to practice Psychology independently offered by a U.S. State, the District of Columbia, Commonwealth, territory, or jurisdiction is required; or a Master's degree (MSW) in Social Work from a graduate program in social work accredited by Council on Social Work Education (CSWE).
- Minimum of 4 years post-licensure clinical experience preferred.
- Psychologists and Social Workers must both hold a full, current, and unrestricted licensed by a State or Territory; at the Doctoral level for psychologists and, at the Master's level for social workers (LCSW, LICSW, LMSW-C, or equivalent).
- Psychologists should possess knowledge of specific functions of Psychology to include, but not limited to: Psychological Testing, Evaluation, Interpretation, Diagnosis and Treatment.
- Knowledge of and experience in techniques of various evidenced-based treatment modalities.
- Must maintain full and unrestricted license to practice psychology or social work in any state jurisdiction; and BLS certification.
- It is the incumbent's responsibility to fulfill the obligation(s) of their licensing or certifying body to maintain currency. This position may be required to perform clinical activities with the scope of clinical license in times of critical needs within the agency.
This position is located within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO), ICE Health Service Corps (IHSC), Office of the Deputy Assistant Director of Clinical Services, Behavioral Health Unit (BHU). The incumbent will report directly to the Clinical Director (CD) or facility Supervisory Behavioral Health Provider, if designated. The non-supervisory Behavioral Health Provider shall serve as Team Lead if there is no appointed Supervisory Behavioral Health Provider at the facility. The designated Team Lead shall assume all related duties and responsibilities.
As the Behavioral Health Provider, the incumbent is responsible for assessing and evaluating the mental health of detained non-citizens and refer to outside treatment facilities, if necessary. Additionally, the Behavioral Health Provider collects and reports pertinent mental health data.
IHSC provides direct care daily to approximately 15,300 detainees housed at 20 designated facilities throughout the nation. The health care provided includes medical, dental and mental health care, and public health services. IHSC provides medical case management and oversight for an additional 22,600 detainees housed at approximately 112 non-IHSC staffed detention facilities daily across the country. In addition, IHSC oversees the financial authorization and payment for off-site specialty and emergency care services for detainees in ICE custody. The ICE detainee population is approximately 34,000 detainees on a daily basis, with an average length of stay of approximately 30 days, surpassing 400,000 detainees annually. IHSC provides medical support during ICE enforcement operations in the air, on the ground and at sea.
Supervisory Controls
Incumbent reports to the Supervisory Behavioral Health Provider. If there is no appointed Supervisory Behavioral Health Provider at the facility, the incumbent shall report to the Clinical Director (CD).
Assignments are usually subject to a service remaining requirement (SRR) agreement for a predetermined period of time. Officer reports to the Supervisory Behavioral Health Provider, CD, or designee and organizes work, determines sequence of assignments, selects, and develops methods.
When clinically indicated, Behavioral Health Provider seeks assistance from Supervisory Behavioral Health Provider, CD, RBHC, BHCC, etc.
Work is reviewed regularly by those in the chain of command for adherence to clinical standards and attainment of objectives. The officer uses judgment in interpreting and adapting guidelines such as DHS/ICE/IHSC policies, regulations, precedents, and work direction for application to specific cases. Officer keeps those in supervisory chain of command informed on the overall status of clinical operations and routinely consults with the same, prioritizing items of high significance for appropriate guidance as indicated.
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