Senior Behavioral Health Provider, Medical Asset Support Team (O-5 Billet) Non-Supervisory

Provides direct behavioral health care to detainees at IHSC-staffed facilities and supports Medical Asset Support Team (MAST) operations through assessments, treatment planning, crisis intervention, staff training, policy support, quality assurance, and program improvement. Requires frequent TDY travel, including short-notice assignments. This position is only open to USPHS officers and Call to Active Duty (CAD) candidates.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBLITIES Collaboration and Communication o Collaborates with site leadership, including the HSA, Clinical Director, and multidisciplinary teams to establish and maintain processes and procedures that meet all applicable medical and operational standards. Provides consultation to medical, ICE, and contract staff regarding risk assessment for violence, housing recommendations, and management of difficult or mentally ill detainees. Conveys operational and quality issues to facility leadership and participates in meetings as needed to represent BHU Quality Assurance, Data, and Reporting Quality Assurance, Data, and Reporting Monitors and documents clinical activities, reviews behavioral health documentation for accuracy and compliance, and assists with data collection and reporting for quality assurance purposes. Participates in the development and review of national, evidence-based behavioral health clinical guidelines and protocols. Identifies, analyzes, and reports on behavioral health, theoretical, and factual data, conditions, and problems; develops and implements corrective action plans as needed. Facilitates ease of data reporting, collection, and the generation of required reports; prepares statistical information and special reports as necessary. Professional Development and Leadership Maintains knowledge of current behavioral health research trends and applies evidence-based practices. Serves as a mentor and resource to behavioral health staff, providing guidance, training, and support for professional growth. Serves in behavioral health leadership and team lead roles, as needed. Other Duties - Performs additional duties and responsibilities as assigned in support of IHSC's mission and operational requirements. PHYSICAL DEMANDS Must be able to perform duties in a fast-paced environment without physical limitation. Requires physical exertion such as lifting objects greater than 30 pounds. 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 demands that will be required when responding to an emergency, such as running short distances, prolonged standing, and working in an austere environment. Sitting and/or standing for extended periods of time (6-8 hours). Required to perform CPR/emergency care standing or kneeling.