Professional Development

The principle role of the Suicide Prevention Case Manager (SPCM) is to coordinate and monitor services for Veterans designated as high risk for suicide and act as the transitional coordinator of care for these patients. The determination of risk level is based on clinical evaluation and assessment of a Veteran by an appropriate behavioral health care provider. The incumbents are responsible for coordinating the care of high risk patients throughout the medical center, CBOC's and community. Collaborate with inpatient treatment providers/practitioners to support appropriate discharge planning following recommendations for treatment of patients at high risk for suicide. Provides referral to VA medical and mental health treatment and to other VA services including VA benefits, as well as community-based social services and other non-VA entitlement programs. If appropriate, he/she provides referrals or consults, or in some cases direct admission of a Veteran to other VA programs, including but not limited to, the Respite Program, Community Health Care Coordination Program, Hospice, Home Based Primary Care, Telehealth and Community Nursing Home Program. In collaboration with the Suicide Prevention Coordinator (SPC) and the Community Engagement and Partnerships Coordinator (CEPC) will outreach to the local community agencies to include suicide prevention task forces. Provides education and consultation to Staff and Veterans within the facility and the associated CBOCs as needed and/or requested. Advocates on behalf of Veterans at risk for suicide to ensure that services are obtained in a timely manner and in keeping with the VA's goal for excellence in customer service. Aspires to follow and promote the VA Core Values of integrity, commitment, advocacy, respect, and excellence (I CARE). Expected to maintain awareness of treatment options for suicidal ideation/behavior and make recommendations to the patient's provider when new options become available. Assures that all high risk patients have completed and received a copy of a Suicide Safety Plan which documents crisis prevention strategies that the Veteran identifies and is in agreement with. Respond to consults from the Veterans Crisis Line. Adheres to VA and other federal confidentiality and privacy guidelines while maintaining professional knowledge of principles and practices of social work and clinical case management and experience in providing care to suicidal and/or mental health patients to provide discharge planning, medical services, managed care, utilization review and resource allocation to develop plans to solve patient, provider/practitioner, and system problems, inefficiencies, or duplication. Perform other duties as assigned. Work Schedule: 8:00a - 4:30p; Monday to Friday Compressed/Flexible: Available Telework: Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required