INTRODUCTION:
The ICE Health Services Corps (IHSC) exists within the organizational structure of the United
States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Enforcement and Removal Operations
(ERO) under the supervision of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The United States
Public Health Service (USPHS) Commissioned Corps Officers, civil service staff and contractors
comprise the healthcare professionals working together to provide quality healthcare services.
IHSC serves as the medical experts for ICE for detainee health care.

MISSION:
IHSC’s mission is to provide medical care to maintain the health of individuals in the custody of
ICE through an integrated health care delivery system, based on nationally recognized
correctional, detention and residential health care standards. The Agency is committed to
providing healthcare services to protect the nation’s health, reduce global disease and provide
medical support for the law enforcement mission of the safe apprehension, enforcement and
removal of detained individuals involved in immigration proceedings.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Provides direct care to patients within discipline Scope of Practice and performs functions in
accordance with current accepted practice, licensure, certification, credentialing and or granted
privileges.
2. Provides treatment of persons throughout the life span as appropriate to discipline and
facility setting.
3. May be expected to respond to and or coordinate response to medical emergencies.
4. Provides psychological assessment and evaluations.
5. Provides appropriate referral to outside treatment facilities for those cases of extremely
severe mental disturbance.
6. Provides referral, identification, and evaluation for those identified as having a significant
mental illness using Mental Health Review Form (IHSC-883).
7. Provides on-site counseling, psychotherapy, behavioral analysis, substance abuse education,
and therapy as required.
8. Possesses a high level of skill in assessing, recognizing, and treating problems of adjustment,
and maladaptive behavior or other conditions which interfere with successful treatment; referring
such patients to the appropriate mental health facility for intensive mental health care.
9. Determines the need for and provide direct mental health services to patients with identified
mental health and substance abuse problems utilizing psycho educational and treatment
modalities as appropriate in the treatment of mental disorders.
10. Will assist the Clinical Director, Staff Physician or Clinical Services Manager/designees in
providing orientation and guidance to medical staff on Detoxification of Chemically Dependent
individuals and actions to take if a person is suspected of being chemically dependent on drugs
or alcohol upon intake or during custody.
11. Reports status to a physician or psychiatrist if the expected outcome of drug therapy is not
being achieved.
12. Utilizes the multi-disciplinary approach in the treatment planning process for detainees
identified with mental health problems.
13.Provides consultation to medical, ICE, contract staff regarding issues that include, but are not
limited to risk assessment for violence, housing recommendations for handling difficult,
demanding, and mentally ill persons.
14.Serves as a mental health and substance abuse consultant to other health professionals at the
facility.
15.Provides education and training to ICE and medical staff in the area of mental health to
include, but not limited to, suicide prevention, hunger strike, abuse and neglect and victims of
torture.
16.Facilitates contacts between the patient and his/her social support systems.
17.Establishes and maintains liaison with other health services professionals and mental health
organizations.
18.Performs record keeping functions in accordance with program policies and position.
19.Maintains functional proficiency and ease of use utilizing electronic health records as
required by, and appropriate to, position.
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22.Maintains patient confidentiality, and confidentiality of medical records, in compliance with
the Privacy Act and HIPAA regulations in all work activities.
23.Adheres to, and maintains awareness of, IHSC Policies, Procedures, Directives, Operational
Memoranda and accreditation standards as prescribed by ICE/IHSC.
24.Adheres to, and participates in, IHSC’s Safety, Prevention, Infection and Control, Quality
Improvement, Patient Education and other programs and collateral duties as appropriate to
position.
25.Attends and participates in general/medical staff meetings.
26.Other duties as assigned.

DUTY HOURS/ON-CALL REQUIREMENTS:
IHSC operates 365/24/7 you may be required to respond telephonically during emergency call
back roster activation.
1.This full time position is required to provide rotational on-call coverage and may need to
return to the facility during non-core hours to provide care.
2.This full time position requires availability to work day and evening shifts. Availability
during weekends and holidays is also required.

SECURITY REQUIREMENTS:
1.The Department of Homeland Security’s Personnel Security Unit (PSU) must render a
Preliminary Favorable Fitness Determination to be considered a qualified candidate.
2.A Complete Favorable Fitness Determination must be rendered by PSU upon completion of
initial and subsequent background investigations to meet the requirements of this position.

Skills

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

1.A Doctoral Degree in Psychology from a graduate program accredited by the American
Psychological Association.
2.Two years independent practice in Clinical, Counseling, or Health Psychology as a licensed
psychologist.

REQUIRED LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION:
1.Hold a full, current and unrestricted license at the Doctoral level for the independent practice
of Psychology issued by the state in which the duty station is located. Any changes to license
must be reported to employer.
2.Meet requirements for inclusion in the National Registry of Psychologist Providers if
graduated after 1 January 1982. Meet requirements for Health Service Psychologist or Health
Service Provider under appropriate the state of practice statue, if Doctoral degree was received
prior to 1 January 1992.
3.This position requires privileging by IHSC.
4.Maintains BLS for Healthcare Providers® certification through the American Heart
Association.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILL, AND ABILITIES:
1. Knowledge of specific functions of Psychology to include but not limited to: Observation,
Description, Testing, Evaluation, Interpretation, Diagnosis and Treatment.
2. Ability and proficiency to properly use equipment, materials and supplies in simple
diagnostic and treatment procedures.
3. Ability to work in a multi-cultural and multi-lingual environment.
4. Ability to utilize telephonic interpreter/translation services to complete assigned duties if not
fluent in a language the patient understands.
5. Ability to adapt to sudden changes in schedules and flexibility in work requirements.
6. Ability to communicate proficiently in English (verbal and written) in order to develop
positive rapport with patients, co-workers and other stakeholders.
7. Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships in a multidisciplinary
environment.


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