Senior Social Worker - Suicide Prevention Expert

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 104,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Veterans Health Administration, VA Mid-Atlantic Health Care Network, Hampton VA Medical Center, Mental Health and Behavioral Sciences Service Line, Suicide Prevention Program, is seeking a Senior Social Worker to lead care management for Veterans at high risk of suicide.

You will interview Veterans and families, perform psychosocial assessments, develop treatment plans, and coordinate with interdisciplinary teams across mental health and medical

Responsibilities

• Interviews Veterans and family members to assess situation and needs as part of a psychosocial assessment.
• Reviews data and provides clinical assessment identifying needs and strengths.
• Assesses high-risk factors and need for services.
• Provides consultation across mental health programs and coordinates with hospital staff.

Job description

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Veterans Health Administration, VA Mid-Atlantic Health Care Network, Hampton VA Medical Center, Mental Health and Behavioral Sciences Service Line, Suicide Prevention Program, is seeking a Senior Social Worker to lead care management for Veterans at high risk of suicide.

You will interview Veterans and families, perform psychosocial assessments, develop treatment plans, and coordinate with interdisciplinary teams across mental health and medical