Behavioral Health Provider (O-6 Billet) Supervisory

Description:

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). This position is supervisory.

This position is only open to current USPHS officers.
USPHS Call to Active Duty (CAD) candidates are not eligible for this position.

Requirements:

COMPETENCIES:

1. Superior oral/written communication skills
2. Superior Clinical Skills
3. Leadership Skills
4. The flexibility to work independently, as well as in a team-centered environment
5. Active Listening Skills
6. Reading Comprehension
7. Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills
8. Demonstrates strong organizational and time management skills
9. Demonstrates strong problem solving, judgment and decision-making skills
10. Integrity/Honesty
11. Cultural Competency

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

1. This position is considered a hazardous duty assignment.
2. Required to walk unaided at a normal pace for up to 5 minutes and maintain balance.
3. Required to walk briskly/jog up to quarter mile.
4. Required to perform CPR/emergency care while standing or kneeling.
5. 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)
6. Must be able to see, hear and smell with aids if necessary.
7. Must easily alternate between kneeling and standing.
8. Must be able to lift, push, or carry 30 pounds.
9. Sitting and/or standing for extended periods of time [6-8 hours].
10. Must perform the duties of job in a stressful and often austere environment without physical limitations.