Social Worker, Suicide Prevention Case Manager
Location: Tacoma, Washington
Description: Department Of Veterans Affairs is hiring Social Worker, Suicide Prevention Case Manager right now, this job will be presented in Washington. For detail informations about this job opportunity kindly see the descriptions. Vacancy Identification Number (VIN): 720431
Salary: To be determined by Professional Standard Board of your peers and based on your education, experience, and professional accomplishments.
You could be part of an important initiative to provide mental health care for our nations Veterans!
Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric K. Shinseki has announced that the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) will be adding approximately 1,600 mental health clinicians - to include nurses, psychiatrists, psychologists, and social workers as well as nearly 300 support staff to its existing workforce.
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) needs mental health professionals who possess the energy, compassion, and commitment to serve those who serve our Country. Whatever the job title, every position in VA will give you a chance to make a meaningful and personal contribution to the lives of truly special and deserving people - our Veterans.
Working for VA is one of the most emotionally satisfying and professionally rewarding ways to dedicate the best within you to your country's service.
If you are transitioning from the military or a Veteran already, we invite you to explore the benefits of continuing your career at the VA. The VA is committed to hiring Veterans .
The VA is much more than just another employer. It is an honorable, open and welcoming community of those who care. Gratitude is our motivation and service is our mission. The VA has adopted Core Values and Characteristics that apply universally across the Department. The five Core Values define "who we are," our culture, and how we care for Veterans, their families and other beneficiaries. The Values are I ntegrity, C ommitment, A dvocacy, R espect and E xcellence (" I CARE ").
America's Veterans need you!
To find out more, go to http://www.va.gov/jobs/ .
PLEASE NOTE: Qualified clinical trainees, residents, fellows, interns, etc. are encouraged to apply; please follow the instructions in the How to Apply section.
KEY REQUIREMENTS
US citizenship
English language proficiency
Background/suitability investigation
Physical standards - Must pass pre-employment examination
DUTIES:
The Suicide Prevention Case Manager will be assigned to the Mental Health Service Line at the American Lake VA Medical Center, Tacoma, WA
The principle role of the Suicide Prevention Case Manager is to coordinate and monitor services for veterans designated as "High Risk for Potential Suicide", and act as the transitional coordinator of care for these patients. The incumbents are responsible for coordinating the care of high risk veterans throughout the medical center, including CBOCÂ's and community agencies. The incumbents are expected to follow VACO guidelines with regards to management of patients at "High Risk for Potential Suicide." The functions of the case manager include,
but are not limited to:
- Collaboration with inpatient treatment providers to support appropriate discharge planning following recommendations for treatment of patients at high risk for suicide. - Assuring that all veterans assigned to the facility "High Risk for Potential Suicide" list are followed per VACO guidelines. - Contacting the veteranÂ's Principal Mental Health Provider to coordinate monitoring activities, tracking appointments and coordinating enhanced care as needed. - Conducts: routine suicide risk screens; comprehensive assessments and collaborative safety plans when clinically indicated; follow-up appointments for all veterans upon initiation on the "High Risk for Potential Suicide List" in compliance with VACO directives; follow-up with veterans who fail to attend appointments per local procedures; consultation with the Suicide Prevention Coordinator, a member of the Suicide Risk Reduction Committee or a MHS supervisor as needed to ensure the safety and welfare all veterans; and remains up-to-date on suicide prevention training materials and clinical tools, and utilizes as appropriate in clinical practice. - Making recommendations for referral of repeat attempters to a variety of appropriate programs with the Service Line. - Developing and presenting recommendation briefings to the Suicide Risk Reduction Committee for veterans with High Risk for Potential Suicide Patient Record Flags. - Maintaining awareness of suicide treatment options and making recommendations to the veteran's treatment team when new options become available. - Monitoring that all "High Risk for Potential Suicide" veterans have completed a Safety Plan/Suicide Risk Reduction Plan. Safety Plans are completed by the veteran in conjunction with his/her Principal Mental Health Provider, or an inpatient treatment team. The Safety Plan will include ways to get assistance if an immediate crisis should occur, and the veteran will be provided a copy of the safety plan. - When it is clinically determined that a veteran is no longer at "High Risk for Potential Suicide", the case manager collaborates with the Principal Mental Health Provider to oversee the transition of care to assure that appropriate behavioral health follow up is in place. - Completing issue briefs for suicides, utilizing data information and tracking systems for high risk patients, reporting data and metrics related to suicide and suicide behavior within the service line and organization - Providing staff and patient education regarding suicide prevention strategies and interventions - Conducting community outreach events and coordinating suicide prevention activities with non-VA community partners and stakeholders
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm
NOTES:
1. Department of Veterans Affairs employees will receive first consideration. 2. At the GS-11 level applicants must possess a full unrestricted license. 3. Recruitment/relocation incentive will not be authorized. 4. This is a Bargaining Unit Position.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
BASIC Requirements : Must be a US Citizen.
Education: Have a MasterÂ's degree in social work from a school of social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Licensure: Be licensed or certified at the MasterÂ's level to independently practice social work in a state. English Language
Proficiency :
Social Workers must be proficient in spoken and written English.
GRADE DETERMINATIONS:
SALARY IS TO BE DETERMINED BY THE PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS BOARD. In addition to the basic requirements for employment, the following criteria must be met to
determine grade level of the position:
GS-11: In addition to meeting all basic requirements, 1 year of professional social work experience, equivalent to the next lower grade level, under qualified social work supervision. This experience must have been in a clinical setting and must have demonstrated the potential to perform advanced assignments independently.
NON-QUALIFYING EXPERIENCE :
Clinical social work experience obtained prior to completion of the requirements for a MasterÂ's Degree in Social Work does not satisfy this requirement. NOTE: A clinical setting is a medical center, clinic (medical or psychiatric), a residential treatment center, or any other type of facility where social work participates in collaborative treatment and is identified with the medical profession. or In addition to meeting basic requirements, a doctoral degree in social work from a school of social work. A doctoral degree in social work from a school of social work may be substituted for the required 1 year of professional social work experience in a clinical setting. FOREIGN EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: To receive credit for education completed outside the United States, you must show proof that the education has been submitted to a private organization that specialized in interpretation of foreign educational credentials and such education has been deemed at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs. Qualifications: Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications as stated in VA Handbook 5005/25, Part II; Appendix F7 dated 4/15/2002, available at http://vaww1.va.gov/ohrm/HRLibrary/Dir-Policy.htm , Qualification Standard Social Worker GS-185.
NOTE: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the United States Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards your qualifications for this position. You can verify accreditation at the following website: http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html . All education claimed by applicants will be verified by the appointing agency. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education.
Veteran's Preference : When applying for Federal jobs, eligible veterans should claim preference on the Occupational Questionnaire in the section provided and provide a legible copy of DD-214(s) showing all dates of service as well as character of service (honorable, general, etc.). Additionally, veterans with service-connected disability of 10% or more must also submit a copy of their official statement from the Department of Veterans Affairs, or from a branch of the Armed Forces, certifying their service-connected disability and/or their receipt of compensation for service-connected disability. If the military member is within 120 days of separation and does not yet have a DD214, the member may instead submit any written document from the armed forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date the certification is signed.
Veterans with service-connected disability of less than 10%, nonservice-connected disability, and Purple Heart recipients, as-well-as those claiming derived preference for a spouse, widow or widower, or natural mother, should refer to and submit a completed SF 15, "Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference," and required documentation with your application materials.
For more information on Veterans' Preference, go to http://www.opm.gov/veterans/html/vetsinfo.asp .
HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
Complete application packages will be reviewed to determine if the basic qualifications for this position have been met. A listing of candidates who meet the basic qualification requirements will be forwarded to the hiring facility where the credentialing and privileging screening process is completed.
BENEFITS:
VA offers a comprehensive benefits package. This link provides an overview of the benefits currently offered: http://www.va.gov/jobs/job_benefits/benefits.asp .
OTHER INFORMATION:
This position will be filled on a full-time permanent basis. Upon completing any required probationary period, the position will be permanent.
This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.
VA may offer newly-appointed Federal employees credit for their job-related non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave.
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
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