Suicide Prevention Coordinator

Title: Suicide Prevention Coordinator 

Location: Manchester, NH 03101

Job Type: Full time, on site 

*1k sign on bonus for all non- clinical positions *

About Us:

Everyone deserves to feel healthy in both body and mind. Here at The Mental Health Center, we’re committed to helping you understand mental illness and get on the road to recovery. Our programs and services aim to restore health and improve quality of life. We believe each staff member plays an integral role in fulfilling our mission to provide the highest quality of care possible. We know our employees are the key to our success and we currently have job opportunities available so YOU too can become part of our successful, energetic, and dedicated organization! We are also proud to be a recipient of The Bell Seal Certification for Workplace Mental Health, recognizing our commitment to creating a mentally healthy, supportive, and inclusive work environment

Job Description: 

The Suicide Prevention Coordinator leads the development, implementation, and evaluation of suicide prevention initiatives within the CCBHC. This position ensures alignment with evidence-based practices, CCBHC standards, and state and federal regulations. The coordinator supports staff training, quality improvement, risk identification, crisis response protocols, and care coordination to reduce suicide risk among individuals served.

Duties and Responsibilities:

· Monitor the implementation of MHCGM’s suicide prevention strategy.

· Assist in developing and enhancing MHCGM’s suicide prevention practice guidelines, policies, procedures, and workflows across clinical programs.

· Oversee MHCGM’s suicide prevention practices to ensure they align with SAMHSA guidance, Zero Suicide principles, and CCBHC requirements.

· Collaborate with clinical leaders to support effective implementation of suicide prevention training and best practices.

· Support coordination within MHCGM programs and between MHCGM programs and community partners.

· Work with Community Relations & Development department to develop and sustain community awareness strategies and participate in statewide initiatives and committees.

· Work with the Director of Data Science to monitor suicide-related indicators and quality metrics.

· Co-conduct sentinel event reviews following deaths by suicide.

· Co-lead quality improvement initiatives related to suicide prevention.

· Participate in the development and delivery of staff training on suicide prevention best practices.

· Performs other duties as assigned

Skills and Abilities:

· Leadership: Ability to lead cross-functional teams and foster a culture of safety

· Communication: Clear, persuasive communication with leadership, clinicians, and operational teams.

· Decision-Making: Strong judgement in balancing safety, ethics, and regulatory requirements.

· Collaboration: Ability to develop collaborative relationships with internal and external partners.

• Working knowledge of Zero Suicide principles
• Strong communication skills including verbal and written communication
• Organized and attentive to detail

Education:

· Position requires a master’s degree in psychology, Social Work, Counseling/Psychology, M. ED, Health Administration

Experience:

· Minimum of three (3) years of experience 

Licensure/Certification:

· Driver's License 

Benefits:

• Health Insurance 
• Dental coverage
• Vision Coverage
• Personal Time Off (PTO)
• Extended Illness Leave (EIL)
• 7 Paid Holidays
• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Tuition Assistance 
• Short- and Long-term Disability
• Life Insurance 
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for Medical and Dependent Care
• Flexible Work Options 
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Company Discounts
• Employee Recognition Events 
• Competitive Salaries

*Supervision towards Clinical Licensure
*Qualifying Employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program and NH State Loan Repayment Program

Equal Opportunity Employer:

We are an equal-opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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