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Staff Psychologist (Suicide Prevention Coordinator) - EDRP, RECRUITMENT, RELOCATION INCENTIVE

McAllen, Texas, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$83K/yr - $154K/yr

3+ years exp

The VA Texas Valley Coastal Bend Health Care System is seeking a Staff Psychologist to serve as a Suicide Prevention Coordinator. The role involves providing comprehensive care coordination and crisis intervention for Veterans at high risk for suicide, along with facilitating educational programs for stakeholders.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Case Management of At-Risk Veterans: The incumbent serves in conjunction with Suicide Prevention Program and other facility staff to provide individualized comprehensive care coordination, clinical services and crisis intervention to Veterans identified as high risk for suicide. The incumbent must use a high level of skill in assessing and managing the complicated psychosocial problems of identified high-risk Veterans who are experiencing a wide range of complicated mental, emotional, behavioral, physical, psychosocial, and environmental issues to include but not limited to acute and chronic illness, combat stress, the residuals of traumatic brain injury (TBI), community adjustment, and addictions

Facilitation of suicide prevention strategies to internal and external stakeholders: The incumbent is responsible for the education of providers, Veterans, families and community stakeholders on the risk factors and warning signs for suicide, suicide risk assessment and safety planning, lethal means counseling, self-directed violent behavior classification system, and treatment strategies for Veterans at risk for suicide. In addition to education and training, the incumbent is also responsible for assisting with data collection for all suicides and suicidal behavior as required by local, VISN, and VACO suicide prevention requirements and participation and facilitation of performance improvement activities

Response to Veterans Crisis Line Consults: The incumbent is responsible for responding to consults directed to VATVCBHCS from the Veterans Crisis Line (VCL). The incumbent is also responsible for responding to direct calls to the VATVCBHCS Suicide Prevention Program from community stakeholders including Veterans, family members, Veterans service organizations, and other community agencies

Qualification

Doctoral degree in psychologyAPA accredited internshipLicensed psychologistCrisis intervention experienceSuicide prevention program experienceCase management experienceCommunity outreach experienceEnglish proficiencyTraining presentation skills

Required

You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job

All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA

Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959

Must be proficient in written and spoken English

Subject to background/security investigation

Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements

A current, unrestricted, valid state-issued Driver's License is required for this position

Operation of a motor vehicle is required for this position. A pre-employment examination will be required to validate your ability to operate a motor vehicle

Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP)

Complete all application requirements detailed in the 'Required Documents' section of this announcement

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 Requirement - Per VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Chapter 3, Section A, Paragraph 3j: No person will be appointed under authority of 38 U.S.C., chapter 73 or 74, to serve in a direct patient-care capacity in VHA who is not proficient in written and spoken English

Education Requirement - You must have a doctoral degree in psychology from a graduate program in psychology accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA), the Psychological Clinical Science Accreditation System (PCSAS), or the Canadian Psychological Association (CPA) at the time the program was completed

Internship Requirement - You must have successfully completed a professional psychology internship training program that was accredited by APA or CPA at the time the program was completed and that is consistent with the assignment for which the applicant is to be employed

Licensure: Candidates must hold a full, current, and unrestricted license to practice psychology at the doctoral level in a State, Territory or Commonwealth of the United States, or the District of Columbia

Physical Requirements: See VA Directive and Handbook 5019

Preferred

Experience as a Case Manager/Coordinator

Experience with crisis intervention

Experience in a suicide prevention program

Experience in community outreach activities

Experience in presenting formal and informal trainings

Full, unrestricted license preferred

Benefits

The Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program

Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Authorized

Relocation Incentives. Authorized

Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year)

Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child.

Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment, full time employees with a total family income below $144,000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66.

Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA

Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)