The overall purpose of the Suicide Prevention Case Manager (SPCM) is to provide recovery-oriented services to eligible Veterans and family members at risk of suicide using a harm-reduction and client-centered approach. The SPCM will ensure the immediate safety of all individuals being assessed.
Qualifications
Minimum two years of experience in case management including needs assessment and service planning
Bachelor’s degree in social services. Substitution of Associate degree with 4-5 years of experience in case management including needs assessment and service planning is acceptable
Experience working with Veterans strongly preferred
Experience delivering services to individuals with complex and intensive needs, including mental disorders and/or substance abuse, strongly preferred
Resident of the proposed service area with broad familiarity with the region, its people, and its resources preferred
Valid Wisconsin driver’s license in good standing and current/valid auto insurance
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Ensure the immediate safety of all individuals being assessed
Administer the Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale to eligible Veterans and family members that may be at risk of suicide
Administer the baseline mental health screening
Develop a Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) safety plan (including gatekeeper training)
Conduct a needs assessment and develop an Individual Service Plan (ISP) using a client-centered approach
Monitor progress on the ISPs
Refer, coordinate, and assist participants with scheduling/attending initial appointments with needed services and conduct follow-up to ensure that appointments are being kept
Conduct one-on-one training with participants in areas such as:
Suicide prevention
Resource availability
Participant rights
Basic financial skills (budgeting)
Daily living skills
Conduct outreach with all known referral sources as well as develop new referral resources
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, supplemental health, supplemental life, vacation, sick, and personal time, 401(k) with match, 13 paid holidays, employee assistance program