Social Worker (Program Coordinator)

VA Detroit; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Un poste de Social Worker (Program Coordinator) au sein de VA Detroit, leader dans les initiatives de santé mentale pour les vétérans. Ce rôle implique la direction d'efforts communautaires pour prévenir le suicide chez les vétérans, ainsi que la mise en œuvre de stratégies basées sur des preuves. Les candidats doivent être citoyens américains, titulaires d'un diplôme de maîtrise en travail social et posséder des compétences en coordination de programmes cliniques.

Qualifications

• Doit être citoyen américain et licencié pour pratiquer indépendamment.
• Expérience au niveau GS-11 ou équivalent requise.
• Compétences démontrées en coordination de programmes et interventions cliniques.

Responsibilities

• Diriger les efforts de sensibilisation et de création de coalitions.
• Évaluer le risque de suicide des vétérans et identifier les interventions cliniques appropriées.
• Participer à l'évaluation des programmes et activités d'amélioration de la qualité.

Skills

Program Coordination

Supervision

Clinical Interventions

Motivational Interviewing

Cognitive Behavioral Therapies

Education

Master's degree in Social Work

Job description

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Summary

The Community Engagement and Partnership Coordinator (CEPC) serves in a leadership role within their facility by working to create and support meaningful coalitions to work toward ending Veteran suicide. Stakeholders involved in these coalitions include local government, public and private agencies, VSOs, healthcare providers, VA clinicians, VA Suicide Prevention Programs, and the VISN MH leadership.

Responsibilities include:

• Leading outreach and coalition-building efforts to promote evidence-based suicide prevention practices.
• Engaging stakeholders in community coalitions to support veteran mental health initiatives.
• Assessing Veteran suicide risk and identifying appropriate clinical interventions.
• Implementing evidence-based strategies, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapies, motivational interviewing, and safety planning.
• Participating in program evaluation and quality improvement activities.
• Representing VA in community-based education and outreach efforts.

Work Schedule: Full Time, 0730-1600 or 0800-1630. Telework in accordance with VA policy and supervisor discretion. This is not a virtual position. No PCS or relocation incentives are authorized.

Qualifications: Must be a U.S. citizen, proficient in English, with a master's degree in social work from an accredited program, and licensed or certified to practice independently. Experience at the GS-11 level or equivalent, with demonstrated skills in program coordination, supervision, and clinical interventions, is required.

Additional Requirements: Background/security investigation, compliance with VA policies, and participation in VA's seasonal influenza vaccination program.

This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status. Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.