Supervisory Social Science Specialist Crisis Responder

We're Looking for a skilled Supervisory Social Science Specialist Crisis Responder in the Veterans Health Administration based in Anywhere in the U.S. (remote job), United States. Read through the job description to see if it matches your current experience.

The Successful Applicant

Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. NOTE: This applies to past current and upcoming VA Health Professions Trainees (HPT) only. VA HPT is an individual appointed to temporary positions in one or more VHA medical facilities performing clinical or research training experiences to satisfy program or degree requirements or admitted to the VA Health Professional Scholarship Program. HPTs can be either VApaid or Without Compensation (WOC). Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Noncitizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. English Language Proficiency: Must be proficient in spoken and written English. See 38 U.S.C. 7403(f). Education and Experience: Successful completion of a bachelors degree or higher from an accredited college or university. The degree must be in a behavioral health or social science related field appropriate to the work of the position (e.g. psychology social work sociology family counseling mental health counseling nursing ministry and criminal justice) OR Two years of specialized experience as a first responder (e.g. Police Medic Emergency Medical Technician Emergency Dispatch etc.) or in a social science related field that included behavioral health crisis response and two years of higher education (i.e. above the high school level) from an accredited college or university in a behavioral health or social science related field appropriate to the work of the position (e.g. psychology social work sociology family counseling mental health counseling nursing ministry and criminal justice) OR Successful completion of a bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in any field and one year of specialized experience that included behavioral health crisis response or mental health counseling. NOTE: Transcripts must be submitted with application. Education cannot be credited without documentation. May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria). Grade Determination: Specialized Experience: In addition to the basic requirements you must have one year of creditable experience equivalent to the GS11 grade level which is directly related to the position to be filled. In order to meet the minimum qualifications for this position you must meet 4/7 of the following examples of specialized experience: Independently provide evidencebased paraprofessional skilled intervention services to assist with any behavioral health crisis a contact may be facing Work with contacts experiencing an emotional crisis which may present with varying levels of lethality Accomplish work through telephone interviews chat/text services or social media forums Establish and maintain the safety of those who present with complex medical and/or mental health care needs Coordinate with team members to initiate emergency services or create facility transportation plans as clinically appropriate Promote the safety of callers by engaging multiple entities to provide crisis intervention including law enforcement medical and mental health providers as well as other third parties Use current standards of practice to complete a comprehensive risk assessment. Demonstrated Knowledge Skills and Abilities: In addition to the experience above the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs: Knowledge and skill in management/administration which includes supervision consultation negotiations and monitoring. Ability to write policies procedures and or/practice guidelines. Ability to effectively interact with individuals and groups with cultural differences to problemsolve and negotiate complex issues and obtain cooperation. Ability to provide training orientation consultation and guidance within clinical specialization of practice. Skill in developing interpersonal relationships including the ability to address the unique needs of Crisis Responders. This includes the provision of postvention as professionally indicated. Ability to evaluate program effectiveness and make recommendations for change as appropriate. Note: Relevant experience and KSAs must be demonstrated and represented within your resume. Reference: For more information on this qualification standard please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g. Peace Corps AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g. professional philanthropic religions spiritual community student social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies knowledge and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience including volunteer experience. Note: A full year of work is considered to be 3540 hours of work per week. Parttime experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. Physical Requirements: The work is performed in an office setting. The position requires some standing bending and carrying items such as training materials. The incumbent will be supplied with and required to wear an officially approved uniform during all VCL special events.

What’s on Offer

The role offers excellent opportunities for top performers to further develop their competencies as a social worker and improving the lives of people.