Jobs for People with MS: National MS Society

Summary This position is located within the DHS, ICE, ERO, ICE Health Service Corps (IHSC), Office of Deputy Assistant Director of Clinical Services in collaboration with the Office of the Deputy Assistant Director for Health Systems Support The incumbent will report directly to the IHSC Medical Asset Support Team (MAST) Regional Director in the Clinical Services Support Unit. This is a non-supervisory position. This position is only open to USPHS officers and Call to Active Duty (CAD) candidates. Responsibilities DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Clinical Duties: Serves at other IHSC medical facilities on temporary duty (TDY) as assigned providing direct patient care with at least 50% travel. Maintains an in-depth and up-to-date thorough knowledge of IHSC policies, IHSC Directives and Guides affecting behavioral health services, IHSC Behavioral Health Guidelines and national accreditation standards. Provides psychological assessment and evaluation of detainees. Demonstrates ability to work effectively with all members of the local health care teams to assure the delivery of comprehensive behavioral health care to all detainees. Provides input into treatment plans/on-site primary behavioral health care. Assists with identification of disability needs accommodations/follow-up care as needed. Works collaboratively with the on-site Clinical Director, Health Services Administrator and other personnel for management of detainees with complex psychiatric conditions. Determines the need for and provide direct mental health services to detainees with identified mental health and substance abuse problems utilizing psycho educational and treatment modalities as appropriate in the treatment of mental disorders. Documents all detainee encounters in electronic health record. Utilizes the multi-disciplinary approach in the treatment planning process for detainees identified with mental health problems. Provides consultation to medical, ICE, and contract staff regarding issues that include, but are not limited to risk assessment for violence, housing recommendations for handling difficult demanding, and mentally ill detainees. Demonstrates behavioral health triage process and screening of detainees/residents and performs functions as outlined in the approved IHSC Clinical Behavioral Guidelines. Refers patients to higher level of care as appropriate. Coordinates health care needs of detainees with health care team and coordinates referrals to off-site providers as required. Provides staff teaching/training in accordance with BHU's policies. Maintains non-involvement in the security/custody aspects of care. Promotes and fosters a local multidisciplinary approach to detainee care and the coordination of care with the other disciplines. Follows all IHSC Public Health, Safety, and Preparedness Unit Directives and Guides to maintain environmental health and safety, infection control, and all hazards emergency preparedness daily. Performs record keeping functions in accordance with program policies. Maintains clinical professional skills via continuing education opportunities. Demonstrates leadership and willingness to assume increased level of responsibility: may be tasked to function as Team Lead. Identifies and suggests process improvement activities at local/regional/national level. Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned Consultation Duties: When not on travel TDY status, incumbent oversees assigned projects, will support the Chief of BHU, DAD Clinical Services and HQ Behavioral Health Consultants, with special projects. As a member of the IHSC Behavioral Health Unit team, they will assist with: Collaborating with HQ Behavioral Health Consultants and Regional Behavioral Health Consultants in assessing and validating the current patient care delivery system, ensuring clinical and staffing standards for mental health practice are consistent with current evidence-based research and professional standards to align with the mission, vision, and values of the organization. Offering recommendations regarding improvements needed in clinic operations or to improve patient outcomes. Developing and communicating a strategic vision of behavioral health care that includes communicating values and goals for a diverse group of behavioral health professionals. Formulating short and long-range objectives for programs within the behavioral health unit to ensure integration of them with overall objectives/plans of IHSC. Planning, directing, coordinating and evaluating mental health policy. Development and annual revisions of national, evidence-based mental health Clinical Guidelines/Protocols. Development of strategies promoting the recruitment and retention of behavioral health providers and to recognize excellence. Providing behavioral health in-service trainings that increases understanding of the policies/procedures which promote best practices in mental health, compliance with accreditation standards, and other topics applicable for the nursing profession. Behavioral Health provider orientation and peer reviews. Providing on-site training or competency training in suicide prevention and other trainings, based on appropriate knowledge and training, as identified by the Chief of Behavioral Health. Duties as assigned Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Requires physical exertion such as lifting objects greater than 30 pounds. Required to perform CPR/emergency care standing or kneeling. Must have the ability to assist sick, injured or aging detainees or staff exiting the building (may require lifting, dragging, wheeling, or carrying someone who weighs significantly more than self). The work may necessitate some physical characteristics that will be required when responding to an emergency situation, such as running a short distance, prolonged standing and working in an austere environment. Travel at least 50% of the time. Required to walk unaided at a normal pace for up to five (5) minutes and maintain balance. Required to jog/fast walk up to ¼ mile. Required to perform CPR/emergency care standing or kneeling. Must be able to see, hear (with hearing aids if necessary), and smell as needed. Must easily alternate between kneeling and standing. Must perform the duties of the position in a stressful and often austere environment without physical limitations. Hazardous duty assignment Education REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Clinical Social Worker - Knowledge of the clinical interventions and case management process commensurate with training and education at the master's level. Clinical Psychologist - Knowledge of specific functions of Psychology to include, but not limited to: Observation, Description, Testing, Evaluation, Interpretation, Diagnosis and Treatment. Minimum of three years clinical experience. Minimum of three years' experience with IHSC or in another correctional/detention health care setting, preferred, but not required Continuing education requirements must be met as required for licensing and board certification maintenance. Maintains clinical professional skills via continuing education opportunities. Maintains current CPR/BLS Certification Holds a full, current and unrestricted license in any State, the District of Columbia or territory of the United States. Proficient in Microsoft Office applications Flexibility and ability to adapt to sudden changes in schedules and work requirements. Highly effective interpersonal and organizational skills; strong writing skills to include document formulation, editing, and review. Interact effectively and collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams to ensure the provision of high quality medical care of detainees. Knowledge of the indications and contraindications, complications, and techniques in the various psychiatric treatment and diagnostic modalities. Maintains USPHS basic readiness status. Knowledge of a wide range of complex behavioral health concepts, principles, and practices to perform psychological assessments of considerable diversity. Comprehensive knowledge of managing non-compliant patients, special needs populations, and patients with significant deficits in coping skills, thereby requiring continuing professional clinical support. Bilingual communication capability. Spanish preferred but not required. Preferred and Not Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Correctional healthcare experience. Certification as Correctional Healthcare Professional (CCHP). Knowledge and/or experience with IHSC policies, NCCHC and PBNDS requirements. Additional Information Additional Duties: Competency reviews to ensure the scope of practice is consistent with licensure requirements. Attends Behavioral Health Unit (BHU) meetings as schedule Agency Information 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 Deputy Assistant Director of Clinical Services in collaboration with the Office of the Deputy Assistant Director for Health Systems Support The incumbent will report directly to the IHSC Medical Asset Support Team (MAST) Regional Director in the Clinical Services Support Unit. This is a non-supervisory position. The incumbent serves as a Senior Behavioral Health Provider, Medical Asset Support Team (MAST), for the IHSC Clinical Services Division. The incumbents' primary duty will be to provide direct behavioral health patient care at various IHSC facilities as assigned. The incumbent will also work with the IHSC Chief of BHU to complete special projects to improve behavioral health care within IHSC. IHSC has a multi-sector, multidisciplinary workforce of more than 1400 employees, including U.S. Public Health Service (PHS) commissioned officers, federal civil servants, and contract staff. The IHSC provides on-site direct patient care to ICE detainees at 21 detention facilities throughout the country and manages the provision of off-site medical care for detainees housed in approximately 240 additional Intergovernmental Service Agreement (IGSA) facilities. The ICE detainee population is approximately 34,000 detainees on a daily basis, with an average length of stay of approximately 30 days, and over 400,000 detainees annually. The IHSC also provides medical support during ICE enforcement operations in the air, on the ground and at sea. SUPERVISORY CONTROLS: The Senior Behavioral Health Provider, Medical Asset Support Team (MAST) member works under the general supervision of the Chief of Behavioral Health Unit with oversight provided by the Clinical Director or designee and Health Services Administrator at a TDY site. Functions independently as a consultant and carries out assigned duties. Immediate and direct supervision may not be on site. Completed work is reviewed by supervisor or peer review mechanisms for satisfactory result and professional judgement. Guidelines are available but not completely applicable to all work situations. The officer must use professional initiative to interpret and adapt guidelines to unusual work situations. The officer keeps the supervisor informed of the status on projects and consults with him/her on any significant problems encountered.