Suicide Prevention Clinical Social Worker
About The Position
The Suicide Prevention Clinical Social Worker provides clinical oversight, suicide risk assessments, and trauma-informed support to Veterans participating in the Staff Sergeant Parker Gordon Fox Suicide Prevention Grant Program. The role identifies mental health and safety concerns, develops individualized safety plans, and connects participants with appropriate behavioral health services. Working with Suicide Prevention Case Managers, Suicide Prevention Outreach Peer Specialists, VA facilities, and community providers, the Clinical Social Worker offers clinical consultation and guidance for Veterans at risk of suicide. The position coordinates referrals to VA and community resources, including referrals to the Healthcare Navigator for help with benefits claims and VA health care enrollment. It also helps ensure that clinical assessments, safety planning, and referrals follow established suicide prevention practices and VA program requirements. This is a part-time employee position of 20 hours per week, based in the office and in the field across assigned service areas. It is currently funded for one year, with possible continuation depending on future funding and organizational needs. The schedule is Monday and Wednesday, 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m., and Friday, 12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m. Regular travel is required, and employees should expect to use personal transportation for field-based work.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Social Work from an accredited institution.
- Current, unrestricted Massachusetts Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) license.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively with Veterans, families, and individuals facing complex challenges.
- Ability to conduct clinical assessments, develop individualized safety plans, and maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.
- Ability to recognize potential safety concerns and follow established screening, referral, and crisis response procedures.
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
- Must pass a background check.
- Regular travel throughout the assigned service area is required; employees should expect to use personal transportation for field-based work.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience working with Veterans, military-connected individuals, or individuals at elevated risk of suicide.
- Experience providing clinical consultation, suicide prevention support, and crisis assessment in a community-based setting.
- Familiarity with VA behavioral health services, suicide prevention initiatives, and community mental health resources.
- Experience using clinical assessment and suicide risk evaluation tools.
- Experience supporting program staff and coordinating services with behavioral health providers.
- Familiarity with grant-funded programs, clinical documentation, and reporting requirements.
Responsibilities
- Conduct initial and ongoing clinical assessments and suicide risk evaluations using appropriate methods and tools, in accordance with program requirements and established procedures.
- Assess participant needs and guide clinical recommendations.
- Provide trauma-informed clinical assessment and guidance for participants experiencing mental health challenges or elevated suicide risk.
- Develop, review, and update individualized safety plans in collaboration with participants and program staff.
- Provide clinical guidance on safety concerns, crisis response, and the need for additional evaluation or higher levels of care.
- Collaborate with program staff, VA facilities, and community behavioral health providers to address clinical concerns, coordinate referrals, and support continuity of care.
- Provide clinical consultation to Suicide Prevention Case Managers and Suicide Prevention Outreach Peer Specialists regarding Veterans’ needs, mental health concerns, suicide risk, care planning, interventions, and referrals.
- Provide clinical oversight of participant assessments, safety planning, and referrals to ensure alignment with established suicide prevention practices and VA requirements.
- Maintain accurate and timely records of clinical assessments, safety plans, consultations, referrals, and follow-up activities.
- Protect participant confidentiality and participate in required meetings, training, and program evaluations in accordance with professional standards and program requirements.
- Travel throughout the assigned service area to meet with Veterans, collaborate with program staff, and coordinate services with VA and community partners.
Benefits
- Meaningful work directly supporting Veterans and their families.
- 403(b) retirement plan.
- Accrued paid time off (PTO) and all paid federal holidays.
- Opportunities for training and professional development.
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Job Type
Part-time
