Social Worker (Suicide Prevention)

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application. PRINCIPALES MISSIONS : Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional The Social Worker functions as a member of the Suicide Prevention Team for care of Veterans at suicide risk and as an advisor to the Chief, Mental Health Services, facility leadership, program managers, and staff concerning suicide prevention strategies at the individual patient level, and for the facility and Veterans community as a whole. The Suicide Prevention Social Worker - Tracks all suicide and preparatory behaviors as indicated in suicide prevention program guide. - Assures that all Veterans on the facility tracking list are being followed closely by the appropriate provider on a regular basis as determined by the coordinator and the provider. - Responds to Veterans Crisis Line consults on a daily basis. - Tracking any no-show appointments by these patients and following up with the patient as soon as possible to reschedule the appointment. - Provides VA SAVE Suicide Prevention training to VA and community resources. - Provides treatment to adult patients, including geriatric patients related to physical limitations, psychological needs and age associated illnesses and conditions. - Makes decisions based on consideration of age-related concerns. - Provides consultation and education to Veterans and their families regarding community resources, VA benefits and specialty programs, and advance directives. This includes accessing and/or coordinating community-based services, including information and referral for additional services from other VA programs, other government programs, and community programs. - Provides consultation to other treatment team and staff members regarding psychosocial needs of Veterans and/or their families and the impact of the identified psychosocial problems on the Veteran's health care planning, compliance with treatment, and discharge planning. - Communicates effectively, both orally and in writing with people from varied backgrounds. - Supports the mission, policies, and procedures of the Department of Veterans Affairs, the Veterans Health Administration (VHA), the appropriate Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN), and the facility. - Serves on committees, work groups, and task forces at the facility as deemed appropriate by the supervisor and Chief of Mental Health Service. - Keeps supervisor apprised of problems and recommended solutions to problems encountered in the incumbent's area of responsibility. - Furthers professional growth through continuing education and for ensuring continuing education appropriate to the area of assignment. - Uses software applications for drafting documents and data management as well as other computer systems in use by the VHA. - Maintains a level of productivity and quality consistent with the complexity of the assignment and consistent with Social Work standards, Joint Commission standards, and facility standards. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8 AM - 4:30 PM Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact vhaedrpprogramsupport@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases When setting pay, a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of higher or unique qualifications or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the G

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