Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor (Program Coordinator)
4 days ago
Major duties include, but are not limited to the following: Tracking a.....
Major duties include, but are not limited to the following:
- Tracking and reporting on Veterans who have attempted suicide or are at high risk for suicide
- Responding to referrals from the Veterans Crisis Line (VCL) and self-referrals from other sources
- Ensuring that all VA staff members have received discipline-appropriate suicide prevention training (VA S.A.V.E. training or equivalent)
- Collaborating with community organizations and partners to increase awareness of suicide prevention best practices and providing training to individuals who have contact with Veterans
- Providing subject matter consultation to providers on available resources for suicidal individuals, as well as expertise and direction in the areas of system design to prevent deaths by suicide.
- Working with providers to ensure that monitoring and treatment is intensified for high-risk patients while making sure that those who are at elevated risk receive education and support about approaches to reduce risks
- Reporting to OMHSP on Veterans who attempted or died by suicide and sending OMHSP requested data, which is used to determine characteristics and risks associated with these groups of Veterans
- Ensure NWI follows prescribed practice related to the activation, management and deactivation of High Risk for Suicide Patient Record Flags (HRF-PRF).
- Implement facility suicide prevention strategies in accordance with VHA policies and clinical practice guidelines
- Use available online tools, training materials, and resources to enhance the care provided to Veterans and raise awareness among community stakeholders
- Assist, as needed, with clinical outreach contacts related to VCL consults, REACH VET outreach, flag reviews, post-discharge f/u or any other contacts necessary to meet clinical needs and program requirements.
- Document services rendered to support the accurate tracking of workload and productivity
- Professional knowledge of the principles and theoretical concepts of counseling and social work, as well as the administrative mechanism and processes appropriate to the assignment.
- Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to provide direct care to suicidal and/or mental health patients, as well as ability to provide patient/staff education.
- Ability to select the pertinent techniques for data collection and identify aspects of successful program operations that can be used for improving this and similar programs, including the ability to utilize a variety of fact-finding techniques.
- Thorough knowledge of the program objectives to ensure that actions taken are appropriate.
- The incumbent participates in training activities and scheduled conference calls as required by OMHSP. In addition, the incumbent may have contact with staff at VISN 23 who provides training, education, mentoring, and technical assistance. Other applicable guidelines include treatment plans, tour reports, procedural manuals, VHA and medical center regulations, treatment program policies, treatment manuals, and accepted clinical practice.
- The incumbent uses judgement in meeting patient needs by selecting and adapting various therapies in accordance with the guidelines. Significant deviations from the guidelines are referred to the supervisor. The incumbent is responsible for maintaining case records in a manner consistent with medical center, JCAHO, and other applicable standards.
- Facilitate/participate in community outreach events which provide information, education and awareness of suicide prevention efforts and resources.
- Disseminate resources such as literature and other mediums within VA facilities and to external shareholders as needed/requested.
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm
Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized
Telework: Regular 6+ days a pay period
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: 000000
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Starting at $86,962 Per Year (GS 12)
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