Travel Registered Nurse - Subject Matter Expert – Medical & Behavioral Health Compliance New

Corrections Consulting Services (CCS) is seeking experienced medical and behavioral health professionals to support the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in ensuring the safety and well-being of individuals in immigration detention. Our work helps maintain humane conditions of care and strengthens accountability standards across the federal detention system.

Why This Work Matters

Your expertise helps ensure that detained noncitizens receive appropriate medical and behavioral health care in accordance with national and ICE detention standards. By identifying and addressing deficiencies, you’ll play a key role in protecting vulnerable populations, promoting dignity, and supporting transparency in federal detention facilities nationwide.

Schedule & Travel

• Schedule: 3-Day Work Week (4 days as needed)

• Travel: National – all travel expenses covered

• Type: Contract Position

Role Overview

As a CCS SME, you will conduct on-site reviews of ICE detention facilities to ensure compliance with ICE’s Performance-Based and National Detention Standards (PBNDS/NDS). You’ll evaluate healthcare operations, provide real-time guidance, and produce detailed reports that help facilities meet and sustain high-quality care standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Inspections: Evaluate medical and behavioral health services at detention sites to confirm alignment with federal and professional care standards.

• Technical Assistance: Collaborate onsite with facility staff to identify improvement opportunities and provide immediate, practical recommendations.

• Reporting: Document findings through clear, detailed reports outlining compliance levels, observations, and corrective recommendations.

Qualifications

For Medical Professionals (RN, PA, NP, MD):

• Licensure: Current, active license.

• Experience: Minimum 10 years in healthcare or behavioral health within a secure or correctional setting (serving detainees, residents, or prisoners).

• Leadership: At least 5 years directing or administering healthcare units in these settings.

• Specialized Experience: 2+ years conducting inspections, compliance reviews, or record audits in detention or correctional facilities.

• Note: 5 years of administrative leadership may substitute for inspection experience.

For Behavioral Health Professionals:

• Licensure: Current, active license in mental or behavioral health discipline.

• Experience: At least 10 years providing behavioral healthcare in secure custodial settings.

• Leadership: Minimum 5 years of administrative experience overseeing mental/behavioral health programs for detained populations.

• Specialized Experience: 2+ years of experience conducting inspections or compliance reviews.

• Note: 5 years of administrative leadership may substitute for inspection experience.

Why Join CCS

• Make a meaningful impact by supporting humane healthcare oversight.

• Work alongside professionals who value integrity, accountability, and compassion.

• Enjoy a flexible schedule and national travel opportunities while contributing to a mission that safeguards well-being and compliance across the detention system.

For further information, please contact me at kim@correctionscs.com