Job Description:
Job Title: Suicide Prevention Specialist
Location: Columbia, Missouri
Department: Crisis Services
Employment Type: Full-Time
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Job Summary:
Help strengthen the response to individuals experiencing suicidality through prevention, early intervention, education, and compassionate engagement. The Suicide Prevention Specialist coordinates Zero Suicide care pathway follow-ups, delivers crisis intervention, supports accurate risk assessment, and collaborates with treatment teams and community partners to improve outcomes for high-risk clients. Join a compassionate, collaborative Crisis Services team committed to responsive care, continuous improvement, and suicide prevention across youth and adult populations.
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This position offers…
Employee Assistance Program – 24/7 counseling services, legal assistance, & financial consultation for you and your household at no cost
Mileage Reimbursement – Company paid for work functions requiring travel
Employee Discounts – Hotels, Theme Parks & Attractions, College Tuition
Workplace Culture - An environment cultivating employee wellbeing, valuing each individual's humanity, and actively promoting a healthy, joyful workforce
Additional Perks & Benefits - Scroll down to bottom of this post to learn more
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Key Responsibilities:
Coordinate the agency’s suicide care pathway by conducting timely client follow-ups, supporting safety planning, and connecting high-risk clients with appropriate care.
Provide immediate crisis intervention by telephone or face-to-face based on client needs.
Collaborate with treatment teams, hospitals, law enforcement, Crisis Services teams, and community stakeholders to support individuals experiencing suicidality or transitioning from hospital care.
Educate agency staff and community partners about suicide risk factors, warning signs, lethal means, and evidence-informed prevention and intervention strategies.
Support accurate and consistent suicide risk assessments within the electronic health record.
Monitor suicide-prevention outcomes, maintain tracking reports, aggregate youth and adult population data, and document required information in the electronic health record.
Partner with Quality Management to evaluate outcomes and strengthen the agency’s suicide-prevention response.
Participate actively in the Zero Suicide Committee, risk-management reviews, death reviews, and other assigned meetings or committees.
Follow agency, emergency, and corporate compliance policies while contributing feedback that supports effective program operations.
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Education, Experience, and/or Credential Qualifications:
Possess a bachelor’s degree in a human services field; a master’s degree is preferred.
Possess CPR/First Aid and CPI certifications.
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Additional Qualifications:
Demonstrate knowledge and skill in suicide-risk assessment, triage, crisis intervention, and the treatment of suicidality.
Apply sound clinical judgment, problem-solving, decision-making, and time-management skills in high-risk situations.
Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing while maintaining accurate electronic health records.
Demonstrate initiative, adaptability, and the ability to follow direction and accept supervision.
Successfully complete required background screenings, including criminal record, driving record, abuse and neglect, and fingerprint checks.
Maintain a current driver’s license, an acceptable driving record, and current auto insurance.
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Physical Requirements
Sedentary work requiring up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, up to one-third of the time, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently, from one-third to two-thirds of the time, to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. The position involves sitting most of the time, with brief or occasional periods of walking or standing, as well as repetitive movements of the hands, fingers, and arms for typing or writing during the work shift.
Position Perks & Benefits:
Paid time off: full-time employees…