Behavioral Health Clinical Consultant

Summary

The Behavioral Health Clinical Consultant assesses detainee mental health, provides clinical consultation, manages cases, and develops training. Requires a Master's in Social Work or Doctorate in Psychology and relevant licensure. Must be skilled in various therapeutic modalities and able to work in a multidisciplinary, correctional setting.

Eligibility

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

Duties And Responsibilities

• Works in conjunction with ICE/OPLA legal counsel providing written evaluation reports on the mental health status of individuals placed on SMI (Seriously Mental Illness List).
• Provides weekly reports/updates on individuals on SMI list to the BHU.
• Provides counseling, psychotherapy, behavioral modification, substance abuse education and treatment, as required and warranted during field visits.
• Provides clinical consultation to field staff regarding acute mental health treatment to individuals that present with signs/symptoms of suicidal, dangerous, or psychotic behaviors.
• Possesses a high level of skill in assessing, recognizing, and treating behavioral or other mental health conditions that interfere with successful treatment.
• Serves as a mental health consultant to other health professionals and ERO.
• Provides education and training to medical, ICE, and contract staff on mental health topics.
• Responsible for case management which may involve community treatment placement, hospital placement, or other after care situations.
• Coordinates and monitors program functions including Post Order Custody Reviews (POCR), The Prison Rape Elimination Act of 2003 (PREA), segregation and Availability of Health Care Programs.
• Obtains information to assist the Branch Chief and Division Director in responding to external inquiries regarding ICE Behavioral Health Unit related issues.
• Develops trainings/education materials for the Branch Chief and/or Division Director, as required.
• Assist in coordination alongside the BHU for continuity of care for placement in, or treatment of, detainees in appropriate settings as required by the conditions of release outlined by ICE.
• Utilizes Electronic Medical Record system for completing treatment authorization request, case entry and exit reports.
• Assists the ERO case manager in the development of detail-oriented research into the availability of healthcare in countries worldwide.
• Assists the local performance improvement coordinator in the completion of clinical performance improvement activities/risk identification and management directly related to mental health.
• Follows the supervisory chain of command.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned

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.
• ASSIGNMENT PAY AGREEMENT: You must not have a current Assignment Pay Agreement. However, if you have a current Assignment Pay Agreement, it must be fulfilled within 90 days of your application submission.
• Applicants must be a current USPHS Commissioned Corps Officer or USPHS Call to Active Duty (CAD) candidate.

Civilians are not eligible for this position.

• Applicants without a USPHS commission must begin the USPHS Commissioned Corps application process before applying to this position. Applicants must review the USPHS application requirements and submit an application at www.usphs.gov/apply-now/.
• Continued employment is contingent upon appointment to, and maintenance of, active-duty status in the USPHS Commissioned Corps.
• PHS officers must participate in IHSC TDY On-Call Schedule (ITOS.) ITOS is either an entire month or two 16-day periods a year where, depending on the needs of the agency, the officer is required to be available to serve.

Competencies

• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Leadership Skills.
• Active Listening Skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Strong problem solving, judgment, and decision-making skills
• Critical thinking skills.
• Cultural competency.
• Integrity and honesty.

Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities