This Social Worker Program Coordinator functions as the Suicide Prevention Coordinator. This position will serve Central Iowa Healthcare System in the CBOC along with the main medical center. This position will provide local oversight for an interdisciplinary team of clinicians focused on decreasing suicide for the Veterans treated at VACIHCS. Basic Requirements: The basic requirements for employment as a VHA social worker are prescribed by statute in 38 U.S.C. § 7402(b)(9), as amended by section 205 of Public Law 106-419, enacted November 1, 2000. To qualify for appointment as a social worker in VHA, all applicants must meet the following: Citizenship. Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. Education. Have a master's degree in social work from a school of social work fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE). Graduates of schools of social work that are in candidacy status do not meet this requirement until the School of Social Work is fully accredited. A doctoral degree in social work may not be substituted for the master's degree in social work. Verification of the degree can be made by going to http://www.cswe.org/Accreditation to verify that the social work degree meets the accreditation standards for a masters of social work. Licensure. 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 Grade Determinations: Social Worker (Program Coordinator), GS-12 Experience and Education. One year of experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level. Experience must demonstrate possession of advanced practice skills and judgment, demonstrating progressively more professional competency. Candidate may have certification or other post-master's degree training from a nationally recognized professional organization or university that includes a defined curriculum/course of study and internship, or equivalent supervised professional experience. Licensure/Certification. Individuals assigned as social worker program coordinator must be licensed or certified at the advanced practice level, and must be able to provide supervision for licensure. (Applicants must meet the requirements for providing supervision in the state where they are licensed at the advanced practice level and should list these qualifications within the assessment narrative and their resume.) Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities. In addition to the experience above, the candidate must demonstrate all of the following KSAs: (document with written demonstration of KSAs must be included with application, see required documents section) Knowledge of program coordination and administration which includes consultation, negotiation, and monitoring. Knowledge and ability to write policies, procedures, and/or practice guidelines for the program. Ability to supervise multidisciplinary staff assigned to the program. Skill in organizing work, setting priorities, meeting multiple deadlines, and evaluating assigned program area(s). Ability to provide training, orientation, and guidance within clinical practice. References: VA Handbook 5005/120 PART II APPENDIX G39 Change 120 ["VA Careers - Social Work: https://youtube.com/embed/enRhz_ua_UU Duties of this position are, but not limited to: Complete consults from the Veteran's Crisis Line by arranging follow-up mental health assessments, treatment, health and safety checks in the home, and if needed follow-up hospitalization and/or outpatient care Perform case reviews Have effective negotiation skills to implement program improvements outside the program and throughout the facility Provide training to staff on the development of veteran safety plans to prevent at risk behaviors Manage community relationships by partnering with stakeholders Establish an on-going Gatekeeper Training program to assure staff is alert to patients who are at risk for suicide and aware of options for patients whom they may encounter in crisis situations Promote us of evidence-based interventions and strategies for suicide prevention in the medical center Prepares and maintains administrative records. data bases, and reports in accordance with VACO and local guidelines Duties as assigned Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 7:30am-4:00pm Telework: Ad-hoc Available Functional Statement #: 000000 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required"]

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