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Suicide Prevention Specialist

Burrell Behavioral Health
place Columbia, 65202
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Full Time
Experience:
Avoidant Personality Disorder
Aging
ECT
Individuals
In-patient Non-Psychiatric
In-patient Psychiatric

About Job

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! 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.

Professional Field

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Patient Focus

Diagnoses

Avoidant Personality Disorder

Issues

Aging

Age Groups

Adolescents/Teenagers (14-19)

Therapeutic Approach

Methodologies

ECT

Modalities

Individuals

Practice Specifics

Settings

In-patient Non-Psychiatric
In-patient Psychiatric
Milieu
Research Facilities/Labs/Clinical Trials
Home Health/In-home