Supervisory Behavioral Health Provider (O-5 Billet)
Lead clinical and supervisory behavioral health services in ICE detention facilities with advanced mental health expertise.
Best for:Best for licensed clinical psychologists or social workers with PhD/PsyD or MSW degrees, 5+ years of clinical experience, and 2+ years of supervisory leadership in behavioral health settings.
Overview
This position is a supervisory role within the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Health Service Corps (IHSC), focusing on clinical oversight, program evaluation, and behavioral health services for detainees. The incumbent will provide biopsychosocial assessments, case management, and specialized mental health interventions while supervising staff and ensuring compliance with accreditation standards. The role emphasizes leadership in suicide prevention, training, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Applicants must be USPHS officers or Call to Active Duty (CAD) candidates with advanced clinical degrees and extensive supervisory experience.
What you'll do
- Conduct biopsychosocial assessments and evaluations of detainees to determine mental health needs and treatment plans.
- Provide direct mental health services, including counseling, psychotherapy, and substance abuse education, to detainees with identified issues.
- Oversee clinical performance peer reviews and program evaluations to ensure compliance with accreditation standards.
- Train and supervise behavioral health staff, ensuring competency in mental health interventions and case management.
- Coordinate with ICE and medical staff on risk assessment, housing recommendations, and treatment planning for detainees with severe mental health conditions.
- Serve as the lead expert on behavioral health unit policy administration, implementation, and suicide prevention program coordination.
- Develop facility-specific training programs to address gaps in clinical competencies among behavioral health staff.
- Attend regional behavioral health program administration meetings and provide input on mental health process reviews.
- Administer tele-behavioral health services to other ICE facilities as needed.
- Manage case coordination and monitoring for high-risk and co-occurring patient populations.
Requirements
Degree required: PhD or PsyD in Clinical Psychology from an accredited graduate program (preferably APA-accredited) OR Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW) from a CSWE-accredited program with a current, active, and unrestricted clinical license.
Language: English; no specific proficiency test mentioned but requires clear communication skills for clinical documentation and staff training
Instruction: English
- 5 years of clinical experience in mental health services
- 2 years of administrative experience in a supervisory capacity
- Licensed Clinical Psychologist or Licensed Clinical Social Worker status with full, unrestricted practice privileges
- Proficient use of Microsoft Office applications and electronic health record systems
- Experience in correctional or detention facility settings (preferred)
- Strong leadership and supervisory skills for training and managing behavioral health staff
- Ability to conduct biopsychosocial assessments and develop treatment plans
- Experience in suicide prevention and crisis intervention
- Must be a U.S. citizen
- Must be a current USPHS Commissioned Corps Officer or USPHS Call to Active Duty (CAD) candidate (civilians are not eligible)
- Must successfully pass a background investigation and drug screen
- Males born after 12/31/1959 must certify registration with Selective Service
- Must agree to an 18–24 month commitment to IHSC upon appointment
- Must not have an active Assignment Pay Agreement or must fulfill it within 90 days of application submission
- Continued employment contingent on maintaining active-duty status in the USPHS Commissioned Corps
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: Not specified (dependent on USPHS application process)
Applicants must first complete the USPHS Commissioned Corps application process at www.usphs.gov/apply-now/. After securing a USPHS commission, candidates can apply for this position through the official ICE/USPHS channels. Ensure all required documentation, including clinical licensure and proof of supervisory experience, is submitted with the application.
- USPHS Commissioned Corps application
- Proof of clinical licensure (full, unrestricted, and active)
- Curriculum Vitae (CV) or Resume
- Verification of 5 years of clinical experience and 2 years of supervisory experience
- Background investigation clearance
- Drug screening results
- Selective Service registration (if applicable)
Contact
Not specified (USPHS Commissioned Corps HR)· Recruitment Officer
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