Behavioral Health Clinical Consultant, Team Lead (O-6 Billet) Supervisory

This Behavioral Health Clinical Consultant, Team Lead (O-6 Billet) Supervisory position is with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (Department of Homeland Security) in Phoenix, AZ. Leads national behavioral health programs and initiatives, including suicide prevention, trauma-informed care, training, mortality reviews, suicide autopsy investigations, external hospital partnerships, clinical consultation, and oversight of BHCCs. Requires advanced clinical licensure, significant post-licensure and supervisory experience. This position is only open to current USPHS officers. USPHS Call to Active Duty (CAD) candidates are not eligible for this position. Key duties: • DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The incumbent leads as a Managerial/Senior Specialist Level Officer. Functions independently ensuring planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of entire projects and provision of complete services; supervising programs or services that encompass several professional fields. The incumbent provides technical expertise to the various AORs and facilities and serves as the IHSC's subject matter expert on suicide prevention and suicide autopsy investigation procedures in immigration detention settings. The incumbent performs or coordinates the onsite suicide autopsy investigations of BHU in collaboration with IIU for all deaths identified to have been the result of a completed suicide. The incumbent represents BHU on all mortality review committees and after-action panels conducted at the headquarters level. The incumbent provides clinical consultation to field staff on acute mental health treatment to individuals that present with signs/symptoms of suicidal, dangerous, or psychotic behaviors. The incumbent functions as the program lead for the national network of inpatient behavioral health hospitals to include meeting with community hospitals and their CEOs, facilitating letters of understanding with new community hospitals, and performing hospital site visits. The incumbent supervises behavioral health clinical consultants and oversees BHCC monitoring of all aspects of behavioral health care and treatment in IHSC-staffed facilities. Works collaboratively with Regional Clinical Directors, Regional Nurse Managers, and Regional HSAs as it pertains to the provision of behavioral health care and treatment in IHSC-staffed facilities. The incumbent assists in the coordination and problem solving of mental health care for noncitizens with higher level mental health needs. The incumbent is responsible for reviewing all current literature and research to ensure care for at-risk patients occurs at a superior level and utilizes evidence-based practices. This is accomplished, in part, through the development of Clinical Practice Guidelines. Lead contact for spearheading implementation of mental health initiatives as assigned. Identify challenges that impede provider productivity and collaborate to offer solutions to RBHC. Travel to HQ or other locations for training, education, site audits, and TDY on-call, as required. Complete special behavioral health-related assignments as requested by IHSC Behavioral Health Unit Chief and Deputy Chief. The incumbent provides structured education and training to medical, ICE, and contract staff on a broad range of mental health topics. The incumbent obtains information to assist the BHU Chief and Deputy Assistant Director in responding to external inquiries regarding ICE Behavioral Health Unit related issues. The incumbent serves as a subject matter expert and consultant to other health professionals and ERO regarding all aspects of behavioral health and managed care for the detained ICE population. The incumbent provides counseling, psychotherapy, behavioral modification, substance abuse education and treatment, when needed during field visits and TDYs. The incumbent possesses a high level of skill in assessing, identifying, and treating behavioral or other mental health conditions that interfere with successful treatment. The incumbent may need to provide tele-behavioral health services as need. The incumbent may need to travel to other facilities for temporary duty as assigned (ITOS). The incumbent follows the supervisory chain of command. The incumbent performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned. Qualifications: COMPETENCIES: Superior oral/written communication skills. Strong behavioral health clinical acumen Leadership skills Active Listening skills Reading Comprehension Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills Demonstrates strong organizational and time management skills Demonstrates strong problem solving, judgment and decision-making skills. Demonstrates Integrity/Honesty Cultural Competency PHYSICAL DEMANDS: This position is considered a hazardous duty assignment. Required to walk unaided at a normal pace for up to 5 minutes and maintain balance. Required to walk briskly/jog up to quarter mile. Required to perform CPR/emergency care while standing or kneeling. 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) Must be able to see, hear and smell with aids if necessary. Must easily alternate between kneeling and standing. Must be able to lift, push, or carry 30 pounds. Sitting and/or standing for extended periods of time [6-8 hours]. Must perform the duties of job in a stressful and often austere environment without physical limitations. View the full announcement and apply on USAJOBS.gov.