Duties

Primary responsibilities include the monitoring and tracking of violent incidents to determine level of potential risk based on Veteran (DBC) and Employee (ETAT) factors; providing education to all staff based on level of known risk exposure (to include PMDB training) and administrative duties. The incumbent will be responsible for coordinating and managing all training activities associated with the program and will seek to ensure that all employees receive appropriate and required levels of violence prevention and sexual assault awareness training.

The LPMHC is capable of practicing at the advanced level and has specialized knowledge of practice typically related to disruptive behavior (causes and prevention). Incumbent should have at least 2 years in an area of specialized LPMHC practice and licensed or hold certification in a state at the advanced practice level.

FUNCTIONS OR SCOPE OF ASSIGNED DUTIES:
Clinical Duties
1. Involves interactions with Veterans and staff (in-person and phone contacts) as part of efforts to assess and address issues that arise in DBC or ETAT (e.g., patient record flags activations, appeals, reviews of reports).
2. Completes violence risk assessments for both employees and Veterans
3. Develops risk mitigation recommendations
4. Recommends whether a Patient Risk Flag, and/or Coordination of Care Review, would help reduce risk
5. Brokers debriefing as requested for individuals traumatized in violent incidents
6. Advises the treatment teams and /or Chiefs about systems issues that may be contributing to disruptive patient behavior
7. Participation in the analysis of disruptive and violent incidents, including analysis to identify why the incidents occurred and how to prevent them in the future.
8. Interview all persons involved as well as possible witnesses to incident
9. Perform a chart tracer on each patient event, use the violence rating system to determine threat level and type predatory or affective violence
10. Assess the environment of care for safety if there has been a breech
11. Provide support for persons involved in the event the report including offering of EAP, debriefing ,ADR, EEO, education or other intervention as needed.
Education, Training and Support for WVPP, DBC, ETAT and PMDB
Workplace Violence Prevention
1. The incumbent will manage behavioral Patient Record Flags (PRFs) by ensuring that they are entered appropriately, transferred to/from VA SORCC as appropriate, evaluated periodically by the DBC, and kept up to date per hospital policy and VA national guidelines, and share findings with committee members.
2. Performs logistical support work necessary to ensure effective operation of training program activities, coordinating with secondary instructor(s), site(s), and teleconferencing staff. Maintains, delivers and retrieves appropriate materials and equipment and/or special needs for specific course delivery. Promotes awareness of and arranges access to a range of face-to-face Violence Prevention educational activities both on the main campus at at the CBOCs.
3. Advises clinicians, clinic managers, Safety Offers, and Police on a coordinated approach for addressing patient disruptive behavior; promotes the safe and effective delivery of health care
4. Encourages disruptive behavior reporting
5. Develops and leads requested trainings as needed and requested by the WVPP Coordinator (ie. Civility and Green Dot bystander training.)
6. Member of the WBRA assessment team
7. Member of the Care Coordination Review Team

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 0800-1630
Compressed/Flexible:Available, Per supervisor approval
Telework: Available, pending training and approval
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• 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.
• You may be required to serve a probationary period.
• Subject to background/security investigation.
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
• Must pass pre-employment physical examination.
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
• Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP) - See "Additional Information" below for details.
• Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
  
  

How You Will Be Evaluated

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  To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
  

  • Resume

  
  
  VA Form 10-2850c Application for Associated Health Occupations can be found at: About VA Form 10-2850C | Veterans Affairs.
  
  
  The following documents are accepted, and may be required if applicable to your eligibility and/or qualifications for this position. Please use this checklist to ensure you have included all documents required for your application, such as a copy of your transcript (if using education to qualify), SF-50's (current/former Federal employees), etc.
  
  

  • Cover Letter
  • DD-214/ Statement of Service
  • Disability Letter (Schedule A)
  • Disability Letter (VA)
  • OF-306
  • VA Application 10-2850
  • Other (2)
  • Other (3)
  • PCS Orders
  • Performance Appraisal
  • Resume
  • Separation Notice (RIF)
  • SF-15
  • SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
  • Transcript

  
  
  Veterans' Preference: When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference for 5pt (TP), 10pt (CP/CPS/XP), or for Sole Survivor Preference (SSP) in the questionnaire. You must provide a legible copy of your DD214(s) which shows dates and character of service (honorable, general, etc.). If you are currently serving on active duty and expect to be released or discharged within 120 days you must submit documentation related to your active duty service which reflects the dates of service, character of service (honorable, general, etc.), and dates of impending separation. Additionally, disabled veterans and others eligible for 10-point preference (such as widows or mothers of eligible Veterans) must also submit an SF-15 "Application for 10 Point Veteran Preference" with required proof as stated on the form. Documentation is required to award preference. For more information on Veterans' Preference, please visit Feds Hire Vets - Veterans - Job Seekers - Veterans' Preference.

  If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

  Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

  Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

• How to Apply

  All applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this position, you must complete the full questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 04/18/2023 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/11883657.

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  Agency contact information

  Caleb Stone

  Phone

  208-422-1315

  Email

  CALEB.STONE@VA.GOV

  Address

  White City VA Medical Center
  8495 Crater Lake Highway
  White City, OR 97503
  US

  Next steps

  Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. After we receive application packages (including all required documents) and the vacancy announcement closes, we will review applications to ensure qualification and eligibility requirements are met. After the review is complete, a referral certificate(s) is issued and applicants will be notified of their status by email. Referred applicants will be notified as such and may be contacted directly by the hiring office for an interview. All referred applicants receive a final notification once a selection decision has been made.
  
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  NOTE: Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a condition of employment and a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). It is a requirement that all HCP to receive annual seasonal influenza vaccination or obtain an exemption for medical or religious reasons. Wearing a face mask is required when an exemption to the influenza vaccination has been granted. HCP in violation of this directive may face disciplinary action up to and including removal from federal service. HCP are individuals who, during the influenza season, work in VHA locations or who come into contact with VA patients or other HCP as part of their duties. VHA locations include, but are not limited to, VA hospitals and associated clinics, community living centers (CLCs), community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs), domiciliary units, Vet centers and VA-leased medical facilities. HCP include all VA licensed and unlicensed, clinical and administrative, remote and onsite, paid and without compensation, full- and part-time employees, intermittent employees, fee basis employees, VA contractors, researchers, volunteers and health professions trainees (HPTs) who are expected to perform any or all of their work at these facilities. HPTs may be paid or unpaid and include residents, interns, fellows and students. HCP also includes VHA personnel providing home-based care to Veterans and drivers and other personnel whose duties put them in contact with patients outside VA medical facilities.

• Fair and Transparent

  The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
  • Reasonable accommodation policy
  • Financial suitability
  • Selective Service
  • New employee probationary period
  • Signature and false statements
  • Privacy Act
  • Social security number request

Required Documents

Clarification from the agency

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