USAJOBS · 3 months ago
Social Worker- Suicide Prevention Case Manager
Erie, Pennsylvania, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$77K/yr - $100K/yr
1+ years expUSAJOBS is seeking a Social Worker for the Behavioral Health Clinic to provide ambulatory care to Veterans facing substance abuse and emotional challenges. The role focuses on crisis intervention and stabilization, requiring independent management of diverse diagnostic needs and ongoing monitoring of high-risk Veterans.
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No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
The incumbent independently conducts VA-approved screenings and evaluations of Veterans when identified as being in crisis or at risk for hurting self or others
When assessing Veterans for admission to the BHC, the incumbent uses the established biopsychosocial admissions criteria to determine the appropriateness of Veterans referred to the BHC for service in the different treatment components with special emphasis on crisis intervention
While the patient is in treatment, the SPCM continues to reassess and monitor the status of problematic behaviors; routinely evaluates the impact that therapeutic interventions have on patient problems; assesses patients' progress toward meeting treatment goals and objectives; and determines the need for additional assessment of specific problem areas
The Behavioral Health Licensed Clinical Social Worker SPCM provides treatment with a special emphasis on crisis intervention and stabilization
When providing treatment, incumbent relies on own clinical judgment to address patient problems in a fashion that is consistent with the knowledge and skills of other professional staff with master's level training
May conduct psychotherapy for patients with substance abuse problems, mental health problems, or co-morbid conditions
Provides crisis intervention and stabilization to patients and significant others
Crisis intervention requires the incumbent to function with a high degree of independent judgment in responding appropriately and quickly to unique needs/dangers in crisis situations
He/she will keep abreast of new treatment techniques and evidence-based practices
Finally, the Behavioral Health Licensed Clinical Social Worker SPCM documents patients' responses to treatment in a manner that facilitates the use of this information by other members of the interdisciplinary team
The incumbent manages and monitors services for Veterans designated as high risk for suicide throughout the medical center, including community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs) and community agencies, and acts as the transitional case manager of care for these Veterans
Collaboration with inpatient treatment providers/practitioners to support appropriate discharge planning following recommendations for treatment of Veterans at high risk for suicide
Ensuring that all Veterans assigned to the facility high risk monitoring list are being followed for a time period not less than 90 days following hospitalization, or 90 days from the date of assignment to the high-risk list
Monitoring activities include: Face-to-face and/or telephone contact with the Veteran to assess their safety and ongoing compliance with treatment
Tracking any no-show appointments by Veterans and following up with the Veteran and provider/practitioner as soon as possible to assess safety and reschedule the appointment
Initiating emergency interventions appropriate to the situation, including but not limited to, contacting Veteran's identified emergency contact, and /or calling 911
With Veteran's consent, contacting family members and/or other identified supports to provide education and involve in patient's treatment and safety planning
Contacting and collaborating with the Veteran's mental health treatment coordinator (MHTC) to coordinate monitoring activities, track appointments and coordinate enhanced care as needed
Making recommendations for referral of repeat attempters to a variety of appropriate VA and community programs
Maintaining awareness of suicide treatment options and making recommendations to the Veteran's providers when new options become available
Qualification
Required
Must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job
Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
Must be proficient in written and spoken English
Subject to background/security investigation
Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process
Must pass pre-employment physical examination
Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP)
Have a master's degree in social work from a school of social work fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE)
Persons hired or reassigned to social worker positions in the GS-0185 series in VHA must be licensed or certified by a state to independently practice social work at the master's degree level
Candidates must be proficient in spoken and written English to be appointed as authorized by 38 U.S.C. § 7403(f)
Appointment to the GS-11 grade level requires completion of a minimum of one year of post-MSW experience equivalent to the GS-9 grade level in the field of health care or other social work-related settings
In addition to the experience above, candidates must demonstrate all of the following knowledge, skills, and abilities: Knowledge of community resources, how to make appropriate referrals to community and other governmental agencies for services, and ability to coordinate services
Skill in independently conducting psychosocial assessments and treatment interventions to a wide variety of individuals from various socio-economic, cultural, ethnic, educational and other diversified backgrounds
Knowledge of medical and mental health diagnoses, disabilities and treatment procedures to formulate a treatment plan
Skill in independently implementing different treatment modalities in working with individuals, families, and groups who are experiencing a variety of psychiatric, medical, and social problems to achieve treatment goals
Ability to provide consultation services to new social workers, social work graduate students, and other staff about the psychosocial needs of patients and the impact of psychosocial problems on health care and compliance with treatment
Preferred
Crisis management/suicide prevention work; Social Workers must be able to complete evaluations independently which requires a clinical licensure
Benefits
The Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program
Company
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