Suicide Prevention Specialist - Outreach and Media Campaign

Are you looking to do meaningful and impactful work in the world with people you enjoy? Are you well-organized and a strategic problem solver, with an enthusiasm for owning and driving projects forward? Do you enjoy helping others accomplishing meaningful goals? If so, we are looking for you to join our team as a Suicide Prevention Specialist.

WHO WE ARE:
Our mission-driven organization focuses on doing meaningful and impactful work in the world. We believe that healthcare, housing, and a strong support network are crucial for everyone to thrive. And, it is our passion here to ensure that everyone has access to these essential services and support.

OUR CORE VALUES:

Dedication – We give our best and go above and beyond each and every day-to-day.
Collaboration – We work together as one team and respect our differences.
Honesty – We build relationships based on loyalty and trust.
Innovation – We experiment with new ways and methods to provide quality services.
Curiosity – We look at different angles to ask why? And how?

WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT HERE

Our culture of doing meaningful work with people you enjoy through supporting and respecting each other.
Flexible work arrangements.
Paid vacation and sick leave.
Countless opportunities to grow and learn new skills.
Competitive benefits, including health, dental and vision insurance, and a 403b Retirement Plan.
Mileage reimbursement.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
Under the direction of our Program Manager, the Suicide Prevention Specialist provides suicide prevention outreach and education including providing individuals connection to community resources. The position provides an opportunity to practice a wide range of clinical skills, program development, and knowledge of the expanding field of behavioral health.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ability to relate to and effectively communicate with people from all economic, racial, age, ethnic, and social groups - Strong desire to provide non-judgmental, appropriate assistance to persons in need
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with program staff and service providers
• Lead and provide suicide prevention outreach, education and training opportunities across the Los Angeles county
• Serve as an agency liaison to the community and media regarding suicide and mental health topics.
• Be knowledgeable and current about trends in suicide/suicide prevention.
• Serve as part of the Helpline Center team for the local suicide prevention taskforce.
• Assist with the promotion and marketing of suicide prevention services.
• Coordinate with school, business and other organization to provide suicide prevention trainings
• Become a certified trainer in (but not limited to) ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training), MHFA (Mental Health First Aid) or QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer).
• Assist in the coordination of the outreach and development of formal relationships between partners (911 PSAPs, behavioral health providers) to maintain continuity of care.
• Develop and implement processes and procedures for 911/988 agency coordination and mental health partners.
• Provide evidence-informed brief supportive counseling, crisis intervention and suicide prevention support to callers and/or chat/text visitors who are in emotional distress.
• Conduct assessments in accordance with program policies & procedures.
• Utilize resource referral database to provide information and referral assistance to callers seeking mental health and substance abuse services.
• Provide follow-up to high-risk callers reporting suicidal and/or homicidal thoughts and behaviors.
• Manage interactions to ensure appropriate level of support is provided in efficient manner.
• Accurately and efficiently document client interactions.
• Attend all scheduled staff meetings and complete ongoing training assignments as required.
• Follow agency policies, including personnel and programs.
• At times, staff will be required to perform additional duties beyond those specified.

QUALIFICATIONS

• A Bachelor’s degree in mental health related fields.
• A minimum of 3 years of experience in mental health related fields.
• Strong coaching and people management skills and ability to build a cohesive environment. across multiple teams and business units.
• Strong public speaking ability to present ideas, information, and viewpoints clearly, both verbally and in writing.
• Effective collaboration and relationship building skills.
• Ability to use analysis, experience, and judgment to make effective decisions.
• Excellent time management, organization, and prioritization skills.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
• Working knowledge of mental health services and suicide prevention services.
• Working knowledge of agency policies and procedures, HIPAA, DMH, Department of Social Services, and other state, federal regulations related to outpatient and crisis line services.