Clinical Director

Culmen International is looking for a Clinical Director to work on-site at Fort Bliss supporting a DHS ICE program.

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), a component of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), is responsible for enforcing immigration laws and overseeing the detention and removal of individuals subject to deportation. Within ICE, Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) manages non-citizens in custody, particularly those awaiting immigration proceedings or removal. Detention serves as a critical function in this process, while ICE also maintains a firm commitment to ensuring the rights, dignity, and welfare of all individuals in its custody. To that end, ICE is establishing a contractor-operated facility at Fort Bliss, Texas, designed to provide short-term, humane, and secure housing for up to 5,000 single adult detainees.

In addition to managing facility infrastructure, the contractor must deliver a full range of essential support service,s including comprehensive medical, mental health, and dental care. The provision of timely and appropriate clinical services is a core component of the facility’s operations and must be aligned with ICE Health Services Design Standards (2023), National Detention Standards (NDS 2019), and all applicable laws and regulations. Medical operations at the facility will be led by licensed professionals responsible for both direct patient care and clinical oversight, ensuring detainees have access to emergency treatment, chronic care management, mental health support, and infection control measures. These services are central to upholding ICE’s obligations under federal custody and ensuring that all detainees are treated with respect, safety, and dignity.

• Serve as the senior medical authority for the facility, overseeing all aspects of clinical care, staff supervision, and compliance with ICE Health Services Design Standards (2023).

• Provide direct patient care to detainees, including evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment, ensuring high-quality medical services aligned with detention standards.

• Lead and supervise clinical staff, including physicians, mid-level providers, and allied health professionals, ensuring credentialing, licensure, and clinical competency.
• Coordinate with the Health Services Administrator and Detention Facility leadership on policies, procedures, and emergency medical protocols.
• Ensure all clinical operations comply with relevant federal, state, and local health regulations, including BLS certification and licensure requirements.
• Provide oversight and quality assurance of clinical documentation in the DHS Medical and Public Health Information Sharing Environment (MPHISE) EMR system.

   

   

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from a U.S. or accredited foreign medical school recognized by the National Committee on Foreign Medical Education and Accreditation.
• Board Certification in Family Medicine or Pediatrics by the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) or the American Osteopathic Association (AOA).
• 6+ years of post-residency experience providing direct patient care in a clinical setting.
• 3+ years of experience in clinical supervision and leadership of multidisciplinary medical teams.
• Possession of an active, full, and unrestricted license to practice medicine in the state of employment.
• Current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers by the American Heart Association.

Culmen International is committed to enhancing international safety and security, 
strengthening homeland defense, advancing humanitarian missions, and optimizing government operations. With experience in over 150 countries, Culmen supports our clients to accomplish critical missions in challenging environments.

• Exceptional Medical/Dental/Vision coverage with 100% of the premiums paid by the company for all eligible employees and their eligible dependents (including same or opposite sex domestic partners)
• 401k – Vested immediately and 4% match
• Life insurance and disability paid by the company
• AFLAC Available
• Opportunities for Training and Continuing Education
• 12 Paid Holidays

To learn more about Culmen International, please visit www.culmen.com

At Culmen International, we are committed to creating and sustaining a workplace that upholds the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO). We believe in the importance of fair treatment and equal access to opportunities for all employees and applicants.  Our commitment to these principles is unwavering across all our operations worldwide.