EDRP-Eligible Suicide Prevention Program Manager

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Augusta (ME); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Augusta, ME is seeking a Social Worker (Program Coordinator) to lead the Suicide Prevention Program across VA Maine Healthcare System facilities.

You will provide administrative and clinical oversight, collaborate with partners, and drive policy development to improve patient safety and outcomes. Required are a master’s degree in social work, CSWE accreditation, and active licensure/certification.

Qualifications

• United States citizenship and English language proficiency.
• Master's degree in social work from a CSWE-accredited program.
• Current social work license/certification at the master's level.
• Experience coordinating and supervising social work programs.
• Ability to develop and implement program policies and guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and clinical oversight for program staff.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners to advance suicide prevention goals.
• Develop, revise, and enforce policies related to national and local suicide prevention efforts.
• Monitor and report on suicide prevention data and outcomes.
• Deliver trainings and education to clinical and nonclinical staff.

Skills

Licensure/Certification

Supervision

Budget management

Policy development

Collaboration

Program coordination

Communication

Leadership

Education

Master's degree in Social Work

CSWE-accredited program

Job description

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Augusta, ME is seeking a Social Worker (Program Coordinator) to lead the Suicide Prevention Program across VA Maine Healthcare System facilities.

You will provide administrative and clinical oversight, collaborate with partners, and drive policy development to improve patient safety and outcomes. Required are a master’s degree in social work, CSWE accreditation, and active licensure/certification.