Social Worker- Suicide Prevention
Location: Sheridan, Wyoming
Description: Department Of Veterans Affairs is in need of Social Worker- Suicide Prevention right now, this job will be settled in Wyoming. More details about this job opportunity kindly see the descriptions. Vacancy Identification Number (VIN): 876599
Salary: To be determined by Professional Standard Board of your peers and based on your education, experience, and professio! nal 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 fr! om 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
P! hysical standards - Must pass pre-employment examination DUTIES:
Weekly clinical contact for high-risk veterans discharged from inpatient status for the first thirty days post discharge;
Monthly contact for veterans deemed at high-risk for suicide following national guidelines, and those veterans placed on the high-risk list;
Preparation and updates in conjunction with primary mental health team ofthe suicide specific assessment, treatment plan, safety plan and follow-up notes including treatment plan updates.
Provision ofminimum monthly clinical case management contact with all highrisk veterans in the program;
Coordination ofall elements ofmental health and primary care including active communication with all providers involved in the provision ofcomprehensive care to high-risk veterans;
Review/provision of evidenced-based treatment to high-risk veterans (i.e., group individual CBT) and completion of specialized traini! ng and/or certification in evidenced-based treatment for high-risk beha! vior (e.g. DBT);
Review/provision of comprehensive discharge planning and social service referrals to high-risk veterans and families;
Responds to National Suicide Prevention Hotline and internal facility calls regarding suicidal veterans;
Participation in administrative committees associated with tracking and monitoring ofhigh-risk veterans and serving as back-up to Suicide Prevention Coordinator and other Suicide Prevention Case Managers as needed;
Tracking all suicide attempts, completions and patients with serious suicide ideation at each facility;
Tracking any no-show appointments by high-risk veterans with follow-up;
Provides case management services while utilizing professional skill, objectivity, insight, advanced clinical training, and experience to interpret data and to identify viable treatment options and recognizing potential high-risk factors, acuity, and needs for services;
Obtains any relevant HI! P AA clearances to allow transmittal offacility data on suicide attempts and individuals at risk and transmitting the data following cyber security requirements as applicable for this sensitive data;
Ensuring that identified high-risk veterans have a 24-hour resource number to call and ways to get assistance if an immediate crisis should occur;
Developing and implementing an ongoing education plan for providers, veterans, families and members of the community on risk factors and warning signs for suicide and treatment options;
Other related duties as assigned by ACOS, Mental Health Service Line.
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:30am - 4:00pm
Relocation expenses have not been authorized. QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
BASIC REQUIREMENTS:
U.S. citizenship
English language proficiency (written and spoken)
Physical standards - All applicants must meet the physical standards for the position. A p! hysical examination prior to employment may be required.
Licen! se, Registration, Certification Requirements (as applicable)
Have a Master's degree in Social Work
References: VA Handbook 5005/27, Part II, Appendix GX, XXXXX QUALIFICATION STANDARD, dated Month Date, Year.
Salary to be determined by Professional Standard Board of your peers and based on your education, experience, and professional accomplishments.
Physical Requirements:
Physical demands of the work are generally minor, as the position requires sitting, standing and walking. A high level ofself-awareness is essentiaL Work, divided between office and clinical ward settings, is primarily sedentary. May require prolonged standing, moderate walking, and manual dexterity. Requires carrying light items, such as books, files, or laptop computer.
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 qua! lifications 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 compensa! tion 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 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.
You may be required to serve a probationary period.
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If you were eligible to this job, please deliver us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Dep! artment Of Veterans Affairs.
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