Psychiatric Advanced Practice Provider (O-4/O-5 Billet) Non-Supervisory

Description:

Psychiatric Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) serve within DHS ICE Health Service Corps, providing mental health care to detainees via onsite and telepsychiatry. They perform evaluations, manage treatment plans, prescribe medication, and ensure patient safety. APPs require licensure, certifications, and experience in psychiatric care, with duties including mentoring, policy development, and travel.

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

Requirements:

COMPETENCIES:

1. Cultural Competency
2. Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills.
3. Demonstrates strong oral and written communication skills.
4. Integrity/Honesty
5. Adult learner teaching skills
6. Experience in correctional health care preferred

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

1. Required to walk unaided at a normal pace for up to 5 minutes and maintain balance.
2. Required to jog/fast walk up to ¼ mile.
3. Required to perform CPR/emergency care standing or kneeling.
4. Must have the ability to assist sick, injured or aging detainees or staff exiting the building.
5. Must be able to see, hear and smell with aids if necessary.
6. Must easily alternate between kneeling and standing.
7. Must be able to lift, push, or carry 30 pounds.
8. Must perform the duties of job in a stressful and often austere environment without physical limitations.