Staff Psychologist (Suicide Prevention Coordinator)

About the role

The Suicide Prevention Coordinator at VA Long Beach serves Veterans at risk for suicide and supports suicide prevention initiatives across VALBHS as part of VA's public health approach to prevention.

Responsibilities

• Providing care coordination and monitoring services for Veterans at high risk for suicide, including managing High Risk for Suicide Patient Record Flags and REACH Vet responsibilities
• Supporting data-driven quality improvement projects related to suicide prevention procedures and policy implementation for suicide prevention initiatives across VALBHS
• Monitoring facility-wide adherence with suicide prevention standards for key performance measures
• Analyzing data, preparing reports, and providing consultation on a range of suicide prevention topics
• Supporting external facility surveys for quality and regulatory compliance