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Behavioral Health Provider (O-5 Billet) Supervisory

Immigration and Customs Enforcement · Department of Homeland Security

This job in plain English

This is a supervisory behavioral health provider job at an ICE detention facility in Batavia, NY, run by ICE's Immigration Health Service Corps. The provider oversees mental health care for detainees and supervises other clinical staff. The job is open only to U.S. Public Health Service (USPHS) officers and Call to Active Duty (CAD) candidates, and it includes possible travel of up to 25%.

1 vacancy

Can you apply?

Yes, if you are a U.S. citizen: this job is open to everyone.

  • Open to everyoneAny U.S. citizen or national can apply. Some jobs also accept non-citizens; the announcement says so.

Only current USPHS Commissioned Corps officers and Call to Active Duty (CAD) candidates can apply. Civilians are not eligible, and you must be a U.S. citizen.

What you would do

  • Assess and evaluate detainees for mental health needs.
  • Provide counseling, therapy and referrals for detainees with serious conditions.
  • Supervise USPHS officers and federal staff, and oversee their clinical work.
  • Train ICE and medical staff on topics like suicide prevention and trauma.
  • Serve as the facility's suicide prevention program coordinator.
  • Coordinate case management and discharge planning for high-risk detainees.

Do you qualify for CC-5?

With experience: You need a minimum of 5 years of clinical experience and 2 years of administrative experience in a supervisory role. The announcement does not name a specific grade level for this experience.

With education: Clinical psychologists need a PhD or PsyD in Clinical Psychology from an accredited program, with APA accreditation preferred. Clinical social workers need a Master's in Social Work (MSW) from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE). Schools must be accredited by a body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Licenses and certifications you need:

  • Full, current, unrestricted state license to practice psychology at the doctoral level, or a current, unrestricted clinical social work license
  • Clinical license must stay in permanent, full, independent, unrestricted status during employment

How to apply well

What to send:

  • Cover letter or letter of interest (CAD candidates should include location preference)
  • Degrees, placed under Diploma/GED
  • Professional license, if applicable
  • Additional professional certificates, if applicable
  • Three professional references with name, title and contact information
  • USPHS Promotion CV, showing experience, education and training
  • Optional civilian resume for more work experience
  • Copy of your Certificate of Investigation from your eOPF (USPHS officers)
  • Three most recent Commissioned Officer Effectiveness Reports (COER) (USPHS officers)
  • Copy of current Service Remaining Requirements Agreement (IHSC USPHS officers only)
  • Assignment Pay Agreement details, or a memo saying you have none (USPHS officers)
  • Appointment Board Decision Letter or email, or AES dashboard screenshot (CAD candidates)

How you will be rated: Your resume and documents are reviewed to check whether you meet the minimum qualifications. The hiring authority may choose to interview you. Missing required information may make you ineligible or lower your rating.

Tips for this job:

  • If you are not a USPHS officer, start the USPHS Commissioned Corps application before applying here.
  • Put your degrees under the Diploma/GED section and include your professional license.
  • Include the Certificate of Investigation from your eOPF and your three most recent COERs if you are a USPHS officer.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time. You may travel 25% or less. USPHS officers must be available for ITOS on-call duty, either one full month or two 16-day periods per year.

Incentives and relocation: Relocation expenses may be reimbursed under agency policy.

Conditions of employment:

  • U.S. citizen
  • Pass a background investigation
  • Pass a drug screen
  • Males born after 12/31/59 must certify Selective Service registration
  • Must meet all requirements by the closing date
  • Service commitment of 18 to 24 months to IHSC
  • No current Assignment Pay Agreement, or it must be fulfilled within 90 days of applying
  • Must stay on active duty in the USPHS Commissioned Corps
  • Must take part in IHSC TDY On-Call Schedule (ITOS)
  • Requires clinical privileging by IHSC
  • Must be able to lift, push or carry 30 pounds
  • Must be able to kneel, stand, walk and perform CPR

We wrote this summary automatically from the official announcement. The announcement on USAJOBS is the only one that counts: read it before you apply.

Job details

Salary
$1 – $150,000 per year
Pay scale and grade
CC-5 · CC
Location
Batavia, New York
Appointment
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Excepted
Openings
1
Security clearance
Other
Travel
25% or less
Drug test
Not required
Supervisory
Yes
Occupation
Psychology (0180), Social Work (0185)
Announcement
IHSC-BNY-BHP-O5-S-2027

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