Behavioral Health Clinical Consultant (O-5 Billet) Non-Supervisory - External
What you'd do
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. This position is only open to current USPHS officers. USPHS Call to Active Duty (CAD) candidates are not eligible for this position.
Major duties
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
What you need to qualify
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. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Sitting and/or standing for extended periods of time (6-8 hours). Performing repeated bending motion. Average manual dexterity for computer operation. Phone use for extended periods of time.
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