Total 368 Health / Beauty / Fitness job vacancies in Salt Lake City, Utah

Job purpose

Be supporting role in providing expert nutrition guidance, conducting product training, health talks, and nutritional training programs for our client to improve their knowledge of the company products.   

Duties and responsibilities

Nutritional product training:

• Support assistant manager Nutritionist or Marketing Manager to conduct product training for internal staff (e.g. sales and marketing team and customer service).
• Conduct and implement product training and workshops for organization members and help leaders meet specified performance expectations. Ensure the team is well equipped with product knowledge.
• Assist head of department to develop E-learning modules, product training manuals, digital training materials (e.g. educational cards/ posters, video clips and etc.)

Consumer nutrition education & consultation:

• Provide nutritional consultation and product recommendations to customers according to their health condition and requirements. Offer advice on how to stay healthy and provide support on their progress.
• Support and provide product/health info updates on social media platforms.
• Handle and provide product-related nutritional health information sharing (through face-to-face sessions, incoming calls, emails, and social media enquiry inbox).

Scientific editorial & communication materials:

• Always keep up-to-date on the market trends in terms of product knowledge and the latest nutritional findings.
• Update health articles and manage product information and health tips content on the company website and social media.
• Support marketing E-newsletter content management in relation to customer health and product information.
• Prepare and develop creative and conceptual ideas on marketing nutrition materials to support the sales team based on training needs, available data and research, which includes product brochures, catalogues, advertorials, detailing kits and necessary material based on monthly needs, events, etc.
• Support marketing in researching literature and scientific reviews in related to active ingredients as compared to competitor brands.

Requirements and skills

1. Any degree in Nutrition/ Dietetics/Community Health or equivalent.
2. At least 2 years of working experience in the related field is required for this position.
3. Fluent in spoken English & Chinese. Candidates with proficiency in conversing in Mandarin / Cantonese would be an added advantage.
4. Willing to learn attitude and good communication skills.
5. Able to build strong relationships with clients, and organizations.
6. Positive working attitude with a good learning spirit and independence.
7. Good coordination & self-management skills.

Perks & Benefits

• Allowance (travel stipends, transportation, etc.)
• Nearby public transport
• Company trips
• Medical insurance
• Open culture

工作目的

為我們的客戶提供專家營養指導、進行產品培訓、健康講座和營養培訓計劃，以提高他們對公司產品的了解。

義務和責任

營養產品培訓：

• 支援助理經理營養師或行銷經理對內部員工（如銷售和行銷團隊、客戶服務）進行產品培訓。
• 為組織成員進行和實施產品培訓和研討會，幫助領導者滿足指定的績效期望。確保團隊具備良好的產品知識。
• 協助部門主管開發電子學習模組、產品培訓手冊、數位培訓材料（例如教育卡/海報、影片剪輯等）

消費者營養教育與諮詢：

• 根據顧客的健康狀況和需求，為顧客提供營養諮詢和產品推薦。提供有關如何保持健康的建議並為他們的進步提供支持。
• 在社群媒體平台上支援並提供產品/健康資訊更新。
• 處理並提供與產品相關的營養健康資訊共享（透過面對面會議、來電、電子郵件和社交媒體詢問收件匣）。

科學編輯和通訊資料：

• 始終了解產品知識和最新營養發現的市場趨勢。
• 在公司網站和社群媒體上更新健康文章並管理產品資訊和健康提示內容。
• 支援與客戶健康和產品資訊相關的行銷電子報內容管理。
• 根據培訓需求、可用數據和研究，準備和開發行銷營養材料的創意和概念想法，以支援銷售團隊，其中包括產品手冊、目錄、軟文、詳細套件和基於每月需求、活動等的必要材料。
• 支持行銷人員研究與活性成分相關的文獻和科學評論，並與競爭對手品牌進行比較。

要求和技能

1. 任何營養/飲食學/社區健康學位或同等學歷。
2. 該職位需要至少2年相關領域的工作經驗。
3. 英語和漢語口語流利。精通普通話/粵語的候選人將更具優勢。
4. 樂於學習的態度和良好的溝通能力。
5. 能夠與客戶和組織建立牢固的關係。
6. 積極的工作態度具有良好的學習精神和獨立性。
7. 良好的協調能力和自我管理能力。

津貼和福利

• 津貼（旅費、交通費等）
• 附近的公共交通
• 公司旅行
• 醫療保險
• 開放文化

• The duties may include, but are not limited to:
• Oversees designing and implementing strategic IT initiatives, including the modernization and replacement of AQI data systems.
• Collaborates closely with Customs and Border Protection and other federal partners to develop a cohesive IT strategy that supports the efficient and secure management of AQI data.
• Leads efforts to design, integrate, and enhance IT infrastructure that improves data quality, accessibility, and overall program efficiency, ensuring that these systems support the evolving needs of the AQI program.
• Provides strategic leadership in evaluating program quality and challenges as well as overseeing the development, coordination, vetting, and implementation of appropriate and effective solutions with internal and external stakeholders.
• Leads data management efforts to support the analysis, evaluation, interpretation, and adaptation of AQI program objectives

This position is responsible for the direction of a highly complex consolidated Radiology program that includes General Radiography, Fluoroscopy, Computed Tomography, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Nuclear Medicine, Molecular Imaging, Positron Emission Tomography, General Ultrasound, Vascular Ultrasound, and Interventional Radiology programs. The incumbent performs duties related to the receipt, intake, and indexing of health and administrative information and supervises all Advanced Medical Support Assistants (AMSA) in the service.

The Supervisory Medical Support Assistant (SMSA) is responsible for ensuring the management of accurate and timely patient care coordination in all divisions and modalities of Radiology, coordinating all clinic administrative support activities in conjunction with the Administrative Officer (AO), Chief of Radiology, and other staff to provide adequate administrative staff coverage to assure quality patient care coordination. Will serve as an active member of the Radiology supervisory team, keeping the AO informed on all matters requiring their attention and/or action. Participates in the formulation of plans and determination of goals with the service and conducts Continuous Quality Improvement reviews in program areas. The incumbent is delegated authority necessary to accomplish assigned programs, performing the full range of supervisory duties and responsibilities to effectively utilize the manpower and resources allocated to the Radiology. This includes setting team goals and technically directing the work of
subordinates. It requires planning, assigning, reviewing, and accepting/rejecting work done by subordinates. The incumbent will make work assignments, set or negotiate deadlines, and designate completion dates. The incumbent makes final decisions on selections, evaluates performance, and takes disciplinary action when necessary. The incumbent coordinates leave, approving time as appropriate and arranging cross coverage in order to provide adequate coverage for assigned areas and other related activities of personnel assigned to Radiology. The incumbent instructs employees in assigned tasks and job techniques, conducts formal and informal on-the-job training, and answers questions on procedures,
policies, and directives. The Incumbent is responsible for the management and reporting of workload data related to all Radiology sections. Responsible for creating and updating scheduling notes for all clinics. Works with subordinates to complete appointment processing in a timely manner. It also involves providing education (and re-education) to referring clinicians on how to timely/completely/accurately complete radiology orders. The incumbent evaluates and determines results, plans and institutes administrative methods and procedures and establishes or recommends program objectives. Acts as a representative of the AO, with full responsibility to make decisions assuring maximum utilization of
personnel. Develops and administers a formal continuous improvement plan or method for reviewing and appraising the effectiveness of all Radiology activities. Analyzes and reports information gathered as a basis in making improvements in efficiency to the veteran. Plans training programs for Medical Support Assistants, develops and maintains an efficient work force of employees which is an integral part of the clinic operation. Provides technical and clerical assistance to the professional staff on all administrative matters and activities. The purpose of the work is to develop, manage, coordinate, improve and oversee needed administrative services for the various Radiology modalities. Work contributes to the improvement
of patient care delivery with the goal of providing a seamless continuum of care. Assessment of productivity, effectiveness, and efficiency of program operations or to analyze and resolve problems are necessary components of the work performed in order to be able to provide recommendations to resolve problems in administration of the programs. Work also includes developing related procedures and
guidelines to supplement the established administrative regulations and administrative documents.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:00am - 3:30 pm
Telework: AD HOC
Functional Statement #: 54651-0

Duties include, but are not limited to the following:

• Performing observation-based screening, collecting patient information in collaboration with licensed personnel. This may involve obtaining patient health/medication history, and information about health-related or high- ill complete approved templates and tools.
• Participates in the admission of patients by obtaining information, orienting patients to the unit and treatment team, obtaining vital signs and weight and checking patients and their belongings for hazardous items.
• Obtain patient vital signs, document in the EHR, and report any vitals outside of normal range to licensed staff member.
• Observations and interventions. Examples: oxygen therapy, thermal regulation, ambulation, oral/trach care, IV insertion/removal.
• Point-of-care testing such as I-STAT and glucometer.
• Operates specialized equipment such as defibrillators, electrocardiographs, bladder scans, electrocardiographic monitors, and oxygen apparatus according to training/competencies and national/local policy.
• Wound care such as bandaging, applications of dressings and wound measurements.
• Specimen collections and Preparation such as collecting and labeling venous blood and samples, urine, stool, wound and mucous specimens.
• Patient transport such as transporting patients with cardiac monitor or assisting licensed staff with patients on cardiac monitoring, chest tube, or other complex medical support devices to and from diagnostic tests or between hospital units.
• Setting up equipment and passing instruments in the event of defibrillation, cardioversions, 2 insertion of chest drainage tubes, insertion of thoracostomy tubes, lumbar puncture, electroconvulsive therapy, rapid sequence intubation, or initiation of mechanical ventilation to restore normal physiological function or prevent deterioration of condition.
• Applies non-sterile hot/cold compresses, packs, and soaks and utilizes equipment that provides heating or cooling as directed by provider.
• Assists in behavioral/psychiatric situations within the acute care setting. This can include assisting licensed personnel with crisis intervention, assisting with observation and documentation of aggressive or suicidal psychiatric patients by providing one-tone observations and applying Prevention and Management of Disruptive Behavior (PMDB) techniques.
• Medication administration will comply with national directives and local policies utilizing Bar Code Medication Administration (BCMA) as required and whenever applicable. Administration methods may include intramuscular, oral, topical, eye drops, ear drops, intranasal, intraosseous, rectal suppositories, normal saline IV push, local anesthetics, nebulized medications, subcutaneous, and intradermal.
• Demonstrates acceptable behavior as a role model for patient behavior. Encourages patient and family to actively participate in the individualized treatment plan. Encourages positive patient-family relationships. Teaches patients and family members the necessity of continuing proper health care.
• Provides general clerical administrative support coordination work for the unit. Maintains patient records/charts.

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Iowa City VA Health Care System is part of the VA Midwest Health Care Network (VISN 23). The VA Midwest Health Care Network advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers. This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest. As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care, you will operate in a model with three core elements, seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran. This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community. This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• React to emergent situations
• Working with patients requires regular and recurring bending, lifting, stooping, stretching, pushing, pulling, lifting arm overhead, and similar activities.
• Effectively communicates with team members, patients, family members and management team.
• Must be able to effectively manage patients who are combative secondary to delirium, dementia, or psychiatricdisorders.
• Gives and assists with all types of cleansing baths and shampoos, wound care, assists with oral care and hygiene, including denture care.
• Assists with the use of bedpans and urinals; applying/maintaining external catheters, ostomy care for established and uncomplicated ostomies under the direction of the RN.
• Assists with assembling equipment for sterile procedures, administration of oxygen and vacuum/suction set-up under the direction of the RN.
• Demonstrates recognition of cognitive, physical, emotional, and chronological maturation of adult and geriatric patient's needs and possesses an understanding of how to compensate for these changes.
• Performs basic patient care activities and duties as assigned, such as taking vitals and recording measurements.

• Shift Differential - 10% of basic pay for work performed during regularly scheduled hours between 6pm and 6am.
• Weekend Premium - 25% of basic pay for work performed between the hours of midnight Friday and midnight Sunday. This includes continuous service connected to work performed during these hours.
• Holiday Pay - 2 times basic hourly rate for regularly scheduled, non-overtime work on a designated holiday.

• Serves as Chief of Health Information Management (CHIM) with full program responsibility for all facets of the Health Information Management (HIM) program and processes.
• Ensures HIM program meets and/or exceeds national HIM policies, procedures, and performance metrics.
• Responsible for the administrative management of health records, which includes planning, managing, advising, and directing the health information program in accordance with applicable Federal laws, facility by-laws, VHA policy, The Joint Commission (TJC) standards, the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF), and other regulatory and accrediting agency standards.
• Responsible for all facets of health records management for the facility ensuring maintenance of complete, accurate, timely, clinically-pertinent, and readily-accessible patient health records, which contain sufficient recorded information to serve as a basis to plan patient care, support diagnoses, warrant treatment, measure outcomes, support education and facilitate performance improvement processes and legal requirements.
• Develops policies, processes, and procedures that address all VA, Federal, regulatory, and accrediting requirements for HIM.
• Provides detailed technical expertise in health records science and other very technical aspects of HIM.
• Maintains all health information input into the local VistA database and assures timely transmission of that data into all VA centralized databases.
• Assures all health information that is coded and abstracted meets the requirements of the VA and/or TJC and is consistent with professional health records standards.
• Serves as a key advisor to the Chief of Staff, Executive Management, and clinicians and is responsible for providing technical guidance on health information issues such as documentation requirements, liability issues, advance directives, informed consent, release of information, transcription/speech recognition, health information exchange.
• .Completes internal quality assurance reviews to ensure employee performance and that work meets quality and quantity standards.
• Establishes monitors to ensure the timeliness of health record entries and reports findings with subsequent trending of data.
• Serves as a key member of the Quality Improvement (QI) team, works closely with QI personnel, and is responsible for assuring that the facility is compliant with all TJC standards regarding health information.
• Assures that all patients have a complete, accurate, and timely record of their health care at the facility. Must assure that such information is appropriately stored and readily available for the provision of medical services to the patients.
• Responsible for leading the automation of all health information systems. .
• Conducts training programs in various areas health information management, such as medical terminology, health record documentation, release of information, medico-legal matters, speech recognition/transcription, scanning, medical coding, clinical documentation improvement, and health information exchange.
• Responsible for establishing formal affiliation with university programs in health information and precepting students from such programs.
• Provides direct support to Regional Counsel and as necessary consultation services to members of the Counsel's staff in areas dealing with health information.
• Actively participates at national and VISN levels as a resource person on health information matters.
• Participates in facility or VISN research activities related to health information and electronic health record (EHR) issues. - -Provides full support to accomplish VHA Central Office HIM Program Office strategic goals and objectives.
• CHIM at this level has the full complement of HIM supervisory responsibility including coding, record completion, file room, scanning, release of information, and transcription and which consists of a mixture of HT38 (675 and 669) and T5 positions.
• Responsible for directing the operations of all personnel working within the HIM program and is regularly involved in labor relations and budget management.
• Participates in the recruitment, interview, selection, and orientation process of all HIM positions.

This position is located with the National Disaster Medical System (NDMS). NDMS supports state, local, tribal and territorial (SLTT) authorities following disasters and emergencies by supplementing health and medical systems and response capabilities. The HHS Office of the Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response, in its role as Coordinator of Emergency Support Function 8 (ESF-8), Public Health and Medical Services, of the National Response Framework, employs the NDMS to provide patient care, patient movement, and definitive care, as well as veterinary services, and fatality management support when requested by authorities from states, localities, tribes and territories, or other federal departments. In a disease outbreak, they may provide mass prophylaxis. During a special event, they stand ready to serve in case of an emergency. But no matter what the specific mission is, NDMS teams provide expert patient care that protects individual health and promotes national health security.

Verify that the body of the deceased is the body to be autopsied and makes all arrangements to schedule the autopsy to include all necessary documentation, authorization and records.

Convey observations to Pathologist or Physician observed on body or organs; remove and maintain specimens for proper storage.

Assist Pathologist or Physician to perform autopsy (i.e.) incision, closing, tissue samples, organ samples.

Maintain proper assembly and routing of specimens for laboratory study; assist in collection of specimens to include DNA sampling.

• Serves as Chief of Health Information Management (CHIM) with full program responsibility for all facets of the Health Information Management (HIM) program and processes.
• Ensures HIM program meets and/or exceeds national HIM policies, procedures, and performance metrics.
• Responsible for the administrative management of health records, which includes planning, managing, advising, and directing the health information program in accordance with applicable Federal laws, facility by-laws, VHA policy, The Joint Commission (TJC) standards, the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF), and other regulatory and accrediting agency standards.
• Responsible for all facets of health records management for the facility ensuring maintenance of complete, accurate, timely, clinically-pertinent, and readily-accessible patient health records, which contain sufficient recorded information to serve as a basis to plan patient care, support diagnoses, warrant treatment, measure outcomes, support education and facilitate performance improvement processes and legal requirements.
• Develops policies, processes, and procedures that address all VA, Federal, regulatory, and accrediting requirements for HIM.
• Provides detailed technical expertise in health records science and other very technical aspects of HIM.
• Maintains all health information input into the local VistA database and assures timely transmission of that data into all VA centralized databases.
• Assures all health information that is coded and abstracted meets the requirements of the VA and/or TJC and is consistent with professional health records standards.
• Serves as a key advisor to the Chief of Staff, Executive Management, and clinicians and is responsible for providing technical guidance on health information issues such as documentation requirements, liability issues, advance directives, informed consent, release of information, transcription/speech recognition, health information exchange.
• Completes internal quality assurance reviews to ensure employee performance and that work meets quality and quantity standards.
• Establishes monitors to ensure the timeliness of health record entries and reports findings with subsequent trending of data.
• Serves as a key member of the Quality Improvement (QI) team, works closely with QI personnel, and is responsible for assuring that the facility is compliant with all TJC standards regarding health information.
• Assures that all patients have a complete, accurate, and timely record of their health care at the facility. Must assure that such information is appropriately stored and readily available for the provision of medical services to the patients.
• Responsible for leading the automation of all health information systems.
• Conducts training programs in various areas health information management, such as medical terminology, health record documentation, release of information, medico-legal matters, speech recognition/transcription, scanning, medical coding, clinical documentation improvement, and health information exchange.
• Responsible for establishing formal affiliation with university programs in health information and precepting students from such programs.
• Provides direct support to Regional Counsel and as necessary consultation services to members of the Counsel's staff in areas dealing with health information.
• Actively participates at national and VISN levels as a resource person on health information matters.
• Participates in facility or VISN research activities related to health information and electronic health record (EHR) issues.
• Provides full support to accomplish VHA Central Office HIM Program Office strategic goals and objectives.
• CHIM at this level has the full complement of HIM supervisory responsibility including coding, record completion, file room, scanning, release of information, and transcription and which consists of a mixture of HT38 (675 and 669) and T5 positions.
• Responsible for directing the operations of all personnel working within the HIM program and is regularly involved in labor relations and budget management.
• Participates in the recruitment, interview, selection, and orientation process of all HIM positions.

Detail is not to exceed 120 days. Temporary promotion is not authorized and detailee will serve at their current grade level. If selected, the selectee will require existing supervisory approval.

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• The PACT is a comprehensive team which delivers primary care to Veteran patients in a longitudinal rather than episodic fashion and which has as its focus: prevention; health promotion, coordination, and chronic disease management. The Social Worker in this Veteran­centric approach primarily functions as a direct-care provider for all psychosocial and behavioral health issues with an assigned panel of patients and participates as the medical Social Worker within the PACT.
• The PACT Social Worker is a professional Social Worker and functions as an independent provider within the PACT. The PACT Social Worker must use a high level of skill in assessing and treating the complicated psychosocial and behavioral health problems of Veterans, caregivers, and their families/significant others.
• The PACT Social Worker will coordinate with other VA staff and community agencies to assist in problem solving as needed.
• The PACT Social Worker will conduct psychosocial and behavioral health assessments in collaboration with the interdisciplinary treatment team, the Veteran patient, family members and significant others; interviewing Veterans and family members/significant others and writing the assessment.
• The PACT Social Worker is responsible for developing the psychosocial treatment plan and setting achievable treatment goals with the Veteran/caregiver and/or family, independently establishing this plan and following up as needed.
• Throughout the course of treatment, the PACT Social Worker acts as the subject matter expert on VA and/or community resources.
• The PACT Social Worker is responsible for utilizing current VA and community social service programs and enhancing the content to the benefit of Veterans.
• The PACT Social Worker understands the intimidation of bureaucracy and will act as an advocate within the VA system when it serves the best interest of the Veteran/caregiver.
• The PACT Social Worker is experienced in making rapid assessments and developing crisis management plans for patients in crisis.
• The PACT Social Worker provides education related to VA and community resources, entitlements/benefits, Advance Directives/Living Will and will refer Veterans/families to the appropriate interdisciplinary team member for identified health education needs.
• The PACT Social Worker will assess for and assist in coordinating services for personal care, long-term care, respite, and other needed services across the continuum of both institutional and non-institutional care.
• The PACT Social Worker will complete comprehensive psychosocial assessments for patients to help determine when mental health services are needed and make appropriate referrals as outlined by medical center policy.
• The PACT Social Worker will enter all Veteran/family contacts in the electronic record using appropriate formats and templates.
• The PACT Social Worker will attend all appropriate administrative and Clinic staff meetings, interdisciplinary treatment team meetings, Social Work staff meetings, other committees, or workgroups as appropriate and as approved by their supervisor.

Lead duties and responsibilities include:

• Leads the activities of the production and service areas
• Reviews daily work assignments and makes adjustments accordingly
• Communicates instructions and information to employees concerning work to be accomplished
• Relays any problems and/or events to supervisors and managers
• Provides on the job training to lower graded food service workers and documents training
• Completes safety and sanitation inspection checks
• Ensures food production and service areas are properly set up
• Performs final check of trays for proper temperature and accuracy as indicated on tray ticket
• Observes work performance of employees and provides feedback to supervisors
• Participates in performance improvement programs and documents quality improvement data
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Sets up tray line station with correct supplies and food items
• Serves food, cafeteria style
• Breaks down and cleans assigned station
• Sets up dining room tables for service
• Delivers meal trays to patients' bedside and reports comments and/or complaints to supervisor or dietitian
• Prepares individual and bulk nourishments and supplemental foods/beverages
• Determines the quantities of ingredients needed
• Makes conversions between the metric system to standard system
• Performs heavy duty cleaning tasks throughout food service areas
• Provides assistance to cooks in the food preparation areas
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

The incumbent demonstrates the knowledge and ability to successfully perform the following duties within the scope of Respiratory Care. A Respiratory Therapist may perform other duties, both major and minor, that are not mentioned below. Essential functions may change from time to time to reflect the current trends within the field of respiratory therapy, and to meet the cardiopulmonary needs of the patients served.

• Reviews, collects and evaluates relevant clinical data.
• Formulates an appropriate respiratory therapy plan based upon patient assessment.
• Communicates orally and in writing, changes, adjustments and recommendations with other healthcare team members.
• Provides effective education and training to patients, students and co-workers as appropriate.
• Performs both fundamental and advanced diagnostic and therapeutic procedures for adult and geriatric patients. Examples include but not limited to: Arterial puncture, blood gas analysis, pulmonary function testing, bronchoscopy assistance, pulmonary rehabilitation, endotracheal intubation, oxygen administration etc.
• Performs emergency and acute

This Licensed Practical Nurse - PACT LPN is for Community-Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) - Jefferson City within Harry S. Truman Memorial Veterans Hospital - Columbia Missouri

LPN uses practical nursing knowledge and skills to provide care according to the patient's condition and treatment plan; to provide care in a manner that is therapeutic, supportive, and individualized; and to provide patient/family/care giver education sufficient to allow the patient/family/care giver to not only be compliant with the plan of care but to also promote health and wellness.

LPN is to use judgment in selecting the appropriate order and sequence of procedures and treatments; and to accurately recognize, report and record relevant patient information. Completed work [should need] only a general review by a registered nurse (RN) or physician (MD/DO) for appropriateness and conformity with established policies/procedures.



Work Schedule: Monday to Friday 0800-1630
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

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Duties

• Provide individualized and comprehensive case management, clinical services, and crisis intervention to Veterans deemed at an increased risk for suicide while working under clinical supervision.
• Review consults for consideration of Patient Record Flag for High Risk for Suicide and manage the facility's high-risk flags for suicide.
• Assess and treat complicated psychosocial problems of identified high-risk Veterans who are experiencing a wide range of complicated mental, emotional, behavioral, physical, psychosocial, and environmental problems while working under clinical supervision.
• Is sensitive to the ethnic and cultural diversity and age-specific challenges across the spectrum of Veterans served and adjusts intervention and treatment plans as appropriate.
• Documents and updates comprehensive suicide risk evaluations, suicide prevention safety plans, referrals for Mental Health treatment, and follow-up notes including treatment plan updates.
• Ensures that notes have an appropriate expected co-signer.
• Assess Veterans' psychosocial and environmental needs which might contribute to the risk of suicide and other adverse outcomes. Utilize clinical supervision as appropriate.
• Conducts risk assessments utilizing standardized Risk ID screening and evaluation tools (Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale and Comprehensive Suicide Risk Evaluation) to assess for risk.
• Initiates clinical contact with Veterans placed on the high-risk list, in accordance with current national guidelines, and ensure Suicide Prevention Safety Plans are developed.
• Monitors and/or initiates monthly contact for Veterans placed on the high-risk list for suicide following current national guidelines.
• Assists Veterans in identifying resources and services at VA medical centers and other community agencies for medical, psychiatric, substance abuse, vocational and other services consistent with Veteran's goals associated with healthful independent living.
• Refers Veterans to appropriate VA and other government/community services.
• Responds to Veteran's Crisis Hotline and internal facility calls/messages regarding suicidal Veterans.
• Receives and completes consults requesting services or support from interdisciplinary team members and from other mental health professionals on complex, difficult cases, using clinical supervision appropriately.
• Assists as needed with Recovery Engagement and Coordination for Health-Veterans Enhanced Treatment (REACH VET) program-related treatment planning reviews and outreach.
• Assists Veterans who encounter problems obtaining services from the VA and other service delivery agencies through advocacy, linking, and/or by assisting with their problem solving/social interaction skills.
• Work collaboratively with other treatment team members, professionals, non-professionals, and others a VASLCHCS and community agencies to assist Veterans in managing their mental health problems, psychosocial needs, barriers to treatment and mitigating risk factors related to suicide.
• Develops and implement ongoing communication with providers, Veterans, families, and members of the community around risk factors and warning signs for suicide and treatment options.
• Educates providers about high-risk Veterans on their caseload and required next steps.
• Provides VA SAVE training to students, residents, interns, and fellows from other disciplines.
• Participates in Suicide Prevention outreach events both at the facility and within the community.
• Provide referrals for evidence-based treatment to high-risk Veterans (i.e., Advanced Safety Planning, Brief CBT for suicidality, DBT).
• Utilizes clinical supervision, professional skill, objectivity, insight, clinical training, and experience to interpret data and identify viable treatment options and recognizing potential high-risk factors, acuity, and needs for services.
• Documents psychosocial assessments, treatment, progress notes, follow up and referral as appropriate for treatment planning and coordination of care.