Regional Behavioral Health Case Manager, Team Lead (O-6 Billet) Supervisory

Summary Leads a regional team supporting ICE detainee mental health care. Oversees case management, referrals, higher-level care placements, safe release planning, hospital partnerships, audits, training, reporting, and stakeholder coordination for non-IHSC facilities. Requires independent clinical 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. Qualifications 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 Education REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Clinical Psychologists require successful completion of a PhD or PsyD in Clinical Psychology from an accredited graduate program. A graduate program in Clinical Psychology accredited by the American Psychological Association is preferred. Psychologists must hold a full, current, and unrestricted licensed by a State or Territory at the Doctoral level for psychologists. The Clinical Psychologist license must be maintained in a permanent, full, independent, and unrestricted status during the term of employment. This position requires clinical privileging by IHSC. -OR Clinical Social Workers require successful completion of a Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW) from a graduate program in social work accredited by Council on Social Work Education (CSWE). Licensed Clinical Social Workers must hold a current, active, valid, and unrestricted clinical license to practice clinical social work independently, offered by a U.S. State, the District of Columbia, Commonwealth, territory, or jurisdiction is required. The clinical social worker license must be maintained in a permanent, full, independent, and unrestricted status during the term of employment. The clinical social worker license must be the highest clinical license of clinical social work designated by the licensing board where it was received. This position requires clinical privileging by IHSC. Minimum of 5 years post-licensure clinical experience providing independent clinical assessment, diagnosing using the DSM-V-TR (and later editions), developing clinical treatment plans without supervision, and case management processes. Minimum of 3 years administrative experience in a supervisory capacity. Provide documentation/transcripts demonstrating clinical work within completed graduate program as requested. Require completion of 20 hours of Continuing Education Units (CEUs) annually approved by the American Psychological Association (APA) or the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Additional CEU hours may be obtained by another sponsoring equivalent. Must maintain membership with licensing board associated with clinical license and submit required completion of CEUs to the licensing board annually as required. Membership with the state or territory clinical licensing board is required. Knowledge of specific functions of mental health and psychopathology to include, but not limited to: Observation, Description, Evaluation, Interpretation, Diagnosis, and Treatment. Knowledge of the indications and contraindications, complications and techniques in the various psychiatric treatment and diagnostic modalities. Knowledge of and experience in techniques of various evidenced-based treatment modalities (i.e., group treatment, individual cognitive behavioral therapy, trauma informed care etc.) BLS certification and completion of annual trainings to maintain competency and licensure. It is the incumbent's responsibility to fulfill the obligation(s) of their licensing or certifying body to maintain currency. This position may be required to perform clinical activities with the scope of clinical license in times of critical needs within the agency. Complete ICE Supervisory Leadership Training and Advanced ICE Supervisory Leadership Training. Cultural competency/humility maintained through agency/other training. Knowledge of the case management process commensurate with training and education at the master's level. 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 utilize telephonic interpreter/translation services to complete assigned duties if not fluent in a language the patient understands. Ability to navigate in an electronic work environment including electronic health records, web-based training, and communications. Knowledge of regulations (HIPAA/Privacy Act) regarding the confidentiality of patient medical records and information as well as Personally Identifiable Information (PII). Strong knowledge and experience with differential diagnosis of common mental health and/or substance use disorders, screening and assessment, treatment planning for common mental health and/or substance use disorders, and suicide prevention and intervention strategies, crisis intervention, and various treatment modalities. Ability to work with patients or their providers to coordinate care telephonically, via tele behavioral health videoconferencing, and/or in-person, as requested by Deputy Chief and Chief BHU. Knowledge of evidence-based counseling techniques, psychosocial treatments, and brief behavioral interventions for common mental health disorders, when appropriate (e.g., CBT, DBT, ACT, motivational interviewing, problem-solving treatment, behavioral activation, etc.). Knowledge of transgender population healthcare services. Ability to plan and organize own workload and travel schedule utilizing the IHSC travel policies. Computer knowledge and understanding on Microsoft Office applications. Knowledge of ICE National Detention Standards (NDS), and Performance-Based National Detention Standards (PBNDS) and Family Residential Standards (FRS) and maintain proficiency in detention healthcare standards. Must obtain National Association of Social Work (NASW) Board Certification in Case Management and/or Case Manager Certification (CCM) credential through the Commission for Case Manager Certification within 15 months of hire. Experience in a detention/correctional or residential healthcare setting preferred. Verbal and written proficiency in English (required) and Spanish (preferred). 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 current IHSC PHS officers, IHSC Recruiting requires applicants to provide 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. 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.