Suicide prevention specialist

Job Details:

Job Location: Regional Youth Services Center - Charleston, WV

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: 4 Year Degree

Salary Range: $23.46 Hourly

Travel Percentage: Up to 50%

Job Shift: Day

Job Category: Nonprofit - Social Services

Primary Responsibilities and Duties

• Implements Prevention and Upstream Strategies
• Provides for evidence-based, best practice suicide prevention education and training.
• Conducts community-based outreach events, awareness campaigns and educational presentations.
• Disseminates suicide prevention materials and messaging aligned with state and national best practices.
• Provides for upstream suicide prevention initiatives that promote mental wellness, resilience, connectedness and protective factors.
• Builds and maintains partnerships with schools, healthcare systems, veteran services, faith-based organizations, youth-serving agencies, and community coalitions.
• Collects and reports program data related to outreach, training participation and service outcomes.
• Provides for Intervention, Postvention and Follow-Up Supportive Services.
• Provides brief intervention, screening, safety planning and referral for individuals identified as at-risk for suicide.
• Provides supportive follow-up services including check-ins, treatment referral, safety planning assessment and link to additional services.
• Provides and assists in the coordination of postvention support following a suicide death or attempt, including outreach to families, schools, workplaces and community partners.
• Supports survivors of suicide loss through education, resources and referrals.

Qualifications:

Primary Attributes

• Professional & Technical Knowledge: Possesses the equivalent of formal training in behavioral health, usually in the form of a major in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or related field as part of a Bachelor’s Degree program.
• Experience in suicide prevention, behavioral health, public health or community outreach is preferred.
• Continuing Education: Maintains current knowledge of standards of care and practices as typically acquired through continuing education.
• Licenses & Certifications: A valid state-issued driver’s license is required.
• Technical Skills: Prepares more complex documents in Microsoft Word, including creating tables, charts, graphs and other elements.
• Uses Microsoft Excel for basic to moderate functions.
• Creates basic presentations in Microsoft PowerPoint.
• Demonstrates necessary proficiency with all electronic clinical systems, including EHR and scheduling systems, in use at the Company.
• General Development: Displays strong communication, training, and facilitation skills.
• Able to work collaboratively across systems and disciplines.
• Practices in a trauma-informed and culturally responsive manner.
• Able to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Developed interpersonal, organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrates commitment to ethical practice, confidentiality and continuous learning.

Work Environment:

Work is performed within the infrastructure of a community working with individuals, agencies and systems in a public environment. At times, work may involve working with disruptive or distressed individuals.