Behavioral Health Clinical Consultant (O-5 Billet) Non-Supervisory

Summary The Behavioral Health Clinical Consultant assesses detainee mental health, provides clinical consultation, manages cases, and develops training. Requires a Master's in Social Work or Doctorate in Psychology and relevant licensure. Must be skilled in various therapeutic modalities and able to work in a multidisciplinary, correctional setting. This position is only open to USPHS officers and Call to Active Duty (CAD) candidates. Qualifications COMPETENCIES: Strong oral and written communication skills. Leadership Skills. Active Listening Skills. Strong organizational and time management skills. Excellent interpersonal skills. Strong problem solving, judgment, and decision-making skills Critical thinking skills. Cultural competency. Integrity and honesty. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Sitting and/or standing for extended periods of time (6-8 hours). Performing repeated bending motion. Average manual dexterity for computer operation. Phone use for extended periods of time. Education REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Master's Degree in Social Work from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE). Minimum of two years' experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, at the independent level as recognized in the state licensed, whereby clinical supervision is not required. Knowledge of the indications and contraindications, complications and techniques in the various psychiatric treatment and diagnostic modalities. PhD or PsyD in Clinical Psychology from a graduate program in Psychology accredited by the American Psychological Association. At least, two (2) years of supervised experience in Clinical, Counseling, or Health Psychology. Meet requirements for inclusion in the National Registry of Psychologist Providers if graduated after 1 January 1982. Knowledge of specific functions of Psychology to include but not limited to: Observation, Description, Testing, Evaluation, Interpretation, Diagnosis and Treatment. REQUIRED LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION: A current, permanent, full and unrestricted license to practice clinical social work independently in the state where the duty station is located. Licensed by a State or Territory at the Doctoral level for the independent practice of Psychology. This position requires privileging by IHSC. Maintains BLS for Healthcare Providers® certification through the American Heart Association®. Experience implementing and managing a new mental health treatment program and/or a Modified Therapeutic Community treatment model.(Preferred, not required) Experience in a detention/correctional or residential healthcare setting (preferred, not required). REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Must be familiar with or willing to obtain knowledge of Performance-Based National Detention Standards, National Commission on Correctional Healthcare and American Correctional Association Standards. Knowledge of the case management process commensurate with training and education at the master's level. Knowledge of and experience in the indications and contraindications, complications and techniques in the various social work treatment and diagnostic modalities. Ability to properly use equipment, materials and supplies in simple diagnostic and treatment procedures. Verbal and written proficiency in English and Spanish. Ability to implement and manage a new, multi-disciplinary mental health treatment unit. Possess a strong understanding of the Modified Therapeutic Community treatment model. Knowledge of a diverse set of group and individual therapeutic modalities (examples include, but are not limited to: art, music, drama, creative-writing, life skills, etc.). Ability to work in a multi-cultural and multi-lingual environment. Ability to utilize telephonic interpreter/translation services to complete assigned duties if not fluent in a language the patient understands. Ability to adapt to sudden changes in schedules and flexibility in work requirements. Ability to communicate proficiently in English and Spanish (verbal and written) in order to develop positive rapport with patients, co-workers and other stakeholders. Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships in a multidisciplinary environment. Ability to navigate in an electronic work environment including electronic health records, web-based training and communications. Knowledge of, and moderate proficiency in, common Microsoft Office programs, specifically Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and SharePoint. Knowledge of regulations (HIPAA/Privacy Act) regarding the confidentiality of patient medical records and information as well as Personally Identifiable Information (PII). How You Will Be Evaluated We will review your resume and supporting documentation to ensure you meet the minimum qualification requirements. You may be selected for an interview at the hiring authority's discretion. You will be notified of selection or non-selection. Required Documents To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package. Please note that if you do not provide all required information, as specified in this announcement, you may not be considered for this position. A complete application includes: U. S. Public Health Service Officers Cover Letter/Letter of Interest. Degrees. (Place under "Diploma/GED") Professional license. (If applicable) Additional professional certificates. (If applicable) Three professional references. (i.e., name, title and contact information) Official USPHS Promotion CV - e.g., relevant experience, education, training. (Place under "USPHS Promotion CV") You may provide a civilian resume in addition to the USPHS Promotion CV to capture all relevant work experience. A copy of your Certificate of Investigation (located in your eOPF). *Three most recent Commissioned Officer Effectiveness Reports (COER). (Place under "Performance Appraisal") For IHSC USPHS officers only, a copy of your current Service Remaining Requirements Agreement. Indicate if you have an Assignment Pay (AP) Agreement and the date of the end of your AP Agreement. If you do not, please submit a memo attesting to no AP in the Assignment Pay (AP) Agreement section in the documents section of application. New Call to Active Duty Cover letter/Letter of Interest. Please include location preference here. Degrees. (Place under "Diploma/GED") Professional license. (If applicable) Additional professional certificates. (If applicable) Three professional references (i.e., name, title, and contact information) CV - e.g., relevant experience, education, training. (Place under "USPHS Promotion CV") U.S. Public Health Service - Appointment Board Decision Letter/Email or a screenshot of AES dashboard to the United States Public Health Service How to Apply To apply for this position, you must submit the required documentation outlined under the REQUIRED DOCUMENTS section below. The complete initial Application must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 10/21/2026. PLEASE NOTE: If your materials are not received by the closing date, your application will be evaluated solely on the information available and you may not receive full consideration or may not be considered eligible. Also, if you do not provide a valid email address, you may not be notified of the outcome of your application. To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log into your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete the occupational questionnaire. Please ensure you click the Submit My Answers button at the end of the process. Note: To check the status of your application or return to a previous or incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account, select Application Status, and click on the more information link under the application status for this position. Applications and supporting documentation will not be accepted by mail or email. If you need further assistance, contact the Human Resources Office representative listed on this announcement at least one day prior to the closing date for further instructions.