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Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration | Des Moines, United States | Posted June 18, 2026
Position Overview
Summary The incumbent functions as the Social Worker (Program Coordinator) Suicide Prevention Coordinator (SPC) under the direct leadership of the clinical coordinator. This position will serve Central Iowa Healthcare System in the CBOC along with the main medical center with the physical office in the Des Moines office. This position will provide local oversight for an interdisciplinary team of clinicians focused on decreasing suicide for the veterans treated at the VA CIHCS. Responsibilities VA Careers - Social Work: https://youtube.com/embed/enRhz_ua_UU FUNCTIONS The Suicide Prevention Coordinator (SPC) functions as a coordinator of care for veterans at high risk for suicide. Identifies and tracks high-risk patients and monitors treatment to ensure that needed services are received. Completes consults from the Veteran's Crisis Line by arranging follow-up mental health assessments, treatment, health and safety checks in the home, and if needed follow-up hospitalization and/or outpati...