U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Supervisory Social Worker (Suicide Prevention Program-MH&BSS)
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Bay Pines, Florida, United States, 33504
Supervisory Social Worker (Suicide Prevention Program – MH&BSS)
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Supervisory Social Worker (Suicide Prevention Program – MH&BSS)
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U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs .
Base pay range: $115,367.00/yr – $149,979.00/yr
This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) – a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program 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 review of the EDRP application.
Qualifications
United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA policy.
English Language Proficiency: Candidates must be proficient in spoken and written English to be appointed as authorized by 38 U.S.C. §7403(f).
Education: Must have a master’s degree in social work from a school of social work fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE). Graduates of schools in candidacy status do not meet this requirement until the school is fully accredited. A doctoral degree in social work may not substitute for the master’s degree in social work.
Verification of the degree can be made by going to http://www.cswe.org/Accreditation to verify that the social work degree meets the four accreditation standards for a master of social work.
Licensure: Persons hired or reassigned to social worker positions in the GS‑0185 series at VHA must be licensed or certified by a state to independently practice social work at the master’s degree level. Current state requirements may be found by going to http://vaww.va.gov/OHRM/T38Hybrid/.
Exception: VHA may waive the licensure or certification requirement for persons who are otherwise qualified pending completion of state prerequisites for licensure/certification examinations. This exception only applies at the GS‑9 grade level. For the GS‑11 grade level and above, the candidate must be licensed or certified.
At the time of appointment, the supervisor or social work executive will provide unlicensed or uncertified social workers with written requirements for licensure or certification, including the deadline and consequences for non‑compliance.
The state and facility requirements for licensure vary; for example, California and Washington require specific timelines. Failure to obtain or maintain license or certification within the prescribed timeframe may result in removal from the GS‑0185 series and potential termination.
Duties
Responsible for the overall coordination, operation, and supervision of BPVAHCS Suicide Prevention Coordinators, Care Managers, Community Engagement Partnership Coordinators, and other positions affiliated with the Suicide Prevention Program.
Organize work, assign tasks, set priorities, delegate, and facilitate treatment team meetings.
Interpret, implement, and ensure adherence to policies, directives, regulations, standard operating procedures, and other guidance from VHA Central Office, Office of Mental Health and Suicide Prevention (OMHSP), VISN 8, BPVAHCS leadership, and external accrediting bodies.
Maintain suicide prevention and patient care policies and procedures, specifying program operations and community relations, and complete periodic reviews and revisions.
Develop, initiate, and implement new program services, training for internal and external stakeholders, outreach, public relations, and research.
Represent BPVAHCS at meetings with community partners and collaborate with them to develop partnerships and improved service delivery.
Administer information and analytical systems to evaluate and enhance the quality of service, develop and implement systems to track suicide prevention activities.
Evaluate data to enhance services and consult with managers and colleagues on new and complex matters.
Oversee processes related to handling Veterans Crisis Line referrals and direct clinical care for veterans at increased risk for suicide via crisis management, advocacy, and support.
Act as liaison and broker when assisting veterans with resources within VA and community.
Lead all suicide prevention team responses to audits by OIG, TJC, OIM, OMHSP, and other accreditation bodies.
Provide system‑wide oversight and monitoring of required suicide prevention education for employees via the Talent Management System (TMS) and provide training to staff.
Work schedule: 8:00 am – 4:30 pm. Telework: Not available. Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Relocation/Recruitment incentives: Not authorized. EDRP authorized – former EDRP participants are ineligible to apply for incentive. Level: GS‑9 to GS‑13.
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Other; Government Administration
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Supervisory Social Worker (Suicide Prevention Program – MH&BSS)
role at
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs .
Base pay range: $115,367.00/yr – $149,979.00/yr
This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) – a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program 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 review of the EDRP application.
Qualifications
United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA policy.
English Language Proficiency: Candidates must be proficient in spoken and written English to be appointed as authorized by 38 U.S.C. §7403(f).
Education: Must have a master’s degree in social work from a school of social work fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE). Graduates of schools in candidacy status do not meet this requirement until the school is fully accredited. A doctoral degree in social work may not substitute for the master’s degree in social work.
Verification of the degree can be made by going to http://www.cswe.org/Accreditation to verify that the social work degree meets the four accreditation standards for a master of social work.
Licensure: Persons hired or reassigned to social worker positions in the GS‑0185 series at VHA must be licensed or certified by a state to independently practice social work at the master’s degree level. Current state requirements may be found by going to http://vaww.va.gov/OHRM/T38Hybrid/.
Exception: VHA may waive the licensure or certification requirement for persons who are otherwise qualified pending completion of state prerequisites for licensure/certification examinations. This exception only applies at the GS‑9 grade level. For the GS‑11 grade level and above, the candidate must be licensed or certified.
At the time of appointment, the supervisor or social work executive will provide unlicensed or uncertified social workers with written requirements for licensure or certification, including the deadline and consequences for non‑compliance.
The state and facility requirements for licensure vary; for example, California and Washington require specific timelines. Failure to obtain or maintain license or certification within the prescribed timeframe may result in removal from the GS‑0185 series and potential termination.
Duties
Responsible for the overall coordination, operation, and supervision of BPVAHCS Suicide Prevention Coordinators, Care Managers, Community Engagement Partnership Coordinators, and other positions affiliated with the Suicide Prevention Program.
Organize work, assign tasks, set priorities, delegate, and facilitate treatment team meetings.
Interpret, implement, and ensure adherence to policies, directives, regulations, standard operating procedures, and other guidance from VHA Central Office, Office of Mental Health and Suicide Prevention (OMHSP), VISN 8, BPVAHCS leadership, and external accrediting bodies.
Maintain suicide prevention and patient care policies and procedures, specifying program operations and community relations, and complete periodic reviews and revisions.
Develop, initiate, and implement new program services, training for internal and external stakeholders, outreach, public relations, and research.
Represent BPVAHCS at meetings with community partners and collaborate with them to develop partnerships and improved service delivery.
Administer information and analytical systems to evaluate and enhance the quality of service, develop and implement systems to track suicide prevention activities.
Evaluate data to enhance services and consult with managers and colleagues on new and complex matters.
Oversee processes related to handling Veterans Crisis Line referrals and direct clinical care for veterans at increased risk for suicide via crisis management, advocacy, and support.
Act as liaison and broker when assisting veterans with resources within VA and community.
Lead all suicide prevention team responses to audits by OIG, TJC, OIM, OMHSP, and other accreditation bodies.
Provide system‑wide oversight and monitoring of required suicide prevention education for employees via the Talent Management System (TMS) and provide training to staff.
Work schedule: 8:00 am – 4:30 pm. Telework: Not available. Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Relocation/Recruitment incentives: Not authorized. EDRP authorized – former EDRP participants are ineligible to apply for incentive. Level: GS‑9 to GS‑13.
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Other; Government Administration
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