Job Description:

Job Title: Suicide Prevention Specialist
Location: Columbia, MO
Department: Crisis Services
Employment Type: Full Time
Shift: Monday - Friday
 

Job Summary:

Do you want to work in a supportive and dynamic environment where you can grow your skills and advance your career? Join our team at Burrell Behavioral Health as a Suicide Prevention Specialist!
 

As a Suicide Prevention Specialist, you will work to mitigate risk factors and suicidality through prevention and early intervention. You will focus on Zero Suicide care pathway client follow-ups, education, and engagement to improve response times for high-risk clients. The ideal candidate will be skilled in evidence-informed suicide prevention practices and will work as a key team member within the Crisis Department to ensure client needs are met.
 

Join us in making a difference in the lives of individuals at risk of suicide and advancing your career!
 

Position Perks & Benefits:

29 Days of PTO

Eligibility for HRSA Loan Repayment *eligibility requirements

Employee benefits package - health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more**

Competitive 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan – up to 5% match for Part-Time and Full-Time employees

Company-paid basic life insurance

Emergency Medical Leave Program

Flexible Spending Accounts – healthcare and dependent child-care

Health & Wellness Program

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Employee Discount Program

Mileage Reimbursement

Key Responsibilities:

Oversee agency suicide care pathway and conduct follow-ups with clients by phone following established protocols.

Monitor and track data, complete data tracking reports, and document all required information in the electronic health record (EHR).

Reach out to service providers regarding safety plans for clients at risk.

Collaborate with service providers, treatment teams, hospitals, law enforcement, and community stakeholders regarding clients experiencing suicidality or those recently discharged from care.

Provide education to agency staff and community stakeholders about suicide prevention, including risk factors, warning signs, lethal means reduction, and intervention strategies.

Assist agency staff with internal suicide risk assessments within the EHR to ensure accuracy and fidelity.

Serve as a member of the Crisis Team by providing immediate crisis intervention services via phone and/or face-to-face as needed.

Attend Ad-Hoc Risk Management/Death Reviews for suicide attempts and deaths by suicide.

Actively participate in the Zero Suicide Committee.

Work closely with the Quality Management department on tracking outcomes and data aggregation regarding suicidality for both youth and adult populations.
 

Education and/or Experience Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in a human services field required (Master’s degree preferred).
 

Required License/Certification (one of the following):

CPR/First Aid certification.

CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) certification.

Additional Qualifications:

Experience in assessing, triaging, and treating suicidality preferred.

Strong crisis intervention skills.

Effective oral and written communication skills.

Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and clinical judgment abilities.

Proficiency in time management and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Familiarity with electronic health records (EHR) and data tracking.

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Brightli is on a Mission:
As a behavioral and community mental health provider, we prioritize fostering a culture of belonging and connection within our workforce. We encourage applications from individuals with varied backgrounds and experiences, as we believe that a rich tapestry of perspectives strengthens our mission. If you are passionate about empowering local communities and creating an environment where everyone feels valued and supported, we invite you to join our mission-driven organization dedicated to cultivating an authentic workplace.

Position Perks & Benefits:

Paid time off: full-time employees receive an attractive time off package to balance your work and personal life

Employee benefits package: full-time employees receive health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more

Top-notch training: initial, ongoing, comprehensive, and supportive

Career mobility: advancement opportunities/promoting from within

Welcoming, warm, supportive: a work culture & environment that promotes your well-being, values you as human being, and encourages your health and happiness.

Brightli is on a Mission:

A mission to improve client care, reduce the financial burden of community mental health centers by sharing resources, a mission to have a larger voice in advocacy to increase access to mental health and substance user care in our communities, and a mission to evolve the behavioral health industry to better meet the needs of our clients.

As a behavioral and community mental health provider, we prioritize fostering a culture of belonging and connection within our workforce. We encourage applications from individuals with varied backgrounds and experiences, as we believe that a rich tapestry of perspectives strengthens our mission. If you are passionate about empowering local communities and creating an environment where everyone feels valued and supported, we invite you to join our mission-driven organization dedicated to cultivating an authentic workplace.

We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and encourage applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, gender expressions, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability or veteran status, or to other non-work related factors.

Burrell Behavioral Health is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.