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Social Worker (Suicide Prevention Case Manager)

Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration

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Posted:

April 7, 2021

Location:

Columbia, South Carolina

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Salary:

Open

Discipline:

Mental Health/Social Services

The Social Worker assigned to the Suicide Prevention Program under the Mental Health Service line. The incumbent will provide high quality mental health care and services to assigned Veteran patients enrolled in outpatient mental health care at the Mental Health Clinic, Dorn VA Medical Center in Columbia, South Carolina and/or at Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) locations associated with the Dom VAMC. The Suicide Prevention Case Manager (SPCM) assists with the implementation of the suicide prevention strategies at the WJB Dorn VAMC and its Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOC's) through education, monitoring and coordinating services. The SPCM works within the Suicide Prevention Program under the Mental Health Service Line. The Activities include support for the identification of Veterans at high-risk; coordinating enhanced care when indicated; and education of providers, Veterans, families and community agencies/individuals on the risk factors and warning signs for suicide and treatment options. The primary component of the program is VA case management services, designed to improve/maintain Veteran's health and mental health, enhancing their ability to remain stable, housed and community integrated. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. Subject to change based on the needs of the agency. Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Internal Number: 597402100

About Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration

Providing Health Care for Veterans: The Veterans Health Administration is America’s largest integrated health care system, providing care at 1,255 health care facilities, including 170 medical centers and 1,074 outpatient sites of care of varying complexity (VHA outpatient clinics), serving 9 million enrolled Veterans each year.