Professional Development

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application. Learn more Duties include, but are not limited to, the following: Provides administration and clinical oversight for all program staff; Provides leadership and cultivates a healthy workplace; Oversees program operations and evaluations; Gathering and assessing data; Serves as subject matter expert (SME) and point-of-contact (POC) for matters related to suicide, including prevention, intervention, postvention efforts, education & outreach and suicide behavior and death reporting; Provides general consultation to healthcare providers; Collaborates with other SPCs and VAs to share best practices; Accurately documents services rendered to improve Suicide Prevention Program (SPP); Serves on committees and workgroups; Implements, monitors and tracks all applicable guidelines related to the program and compliance requirements; Ensures tracking and reporting mechanisms are implemented; Completes Issue Briefs and other reports; Responds to referrals; Collaborates with community organizations and partners; Participates in suicide prevention outreach activities; Provides program-specific training to community members as well as clinical and nonclinical staff within the VA; Provides a full range of patient care interventions; Provides direct patient care; Responsible for providing support and post-intervention efforts to affected parties. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday; 0730-1600Telework: Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Title/Functional Statement #:Social Worker/Prgm Coordinator (Suicide Prevention Coord)/PDF03858 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Contact Sean Moser, EDRP Coordinator, for questions/assistance: Sean.Moser@va.gov Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required