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Suicide Prevention Program Coordinator/Staff Counselor
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Suicide Prevention Program Coordinator/Staff Counselor
Position at Dartmouth College, Hanover, NH 03755. Full‑time, 40‑hour workweek, onsite only.
Position Purpose The Suicide Prevention Program Coordinator/Staff Counselor will provide overall programmatic management and leadership to the Counseling Center’s Suicide Prevention/Outreach Program clinician(s). The person in this position will provide creative vision and strategic planning for the suicide prevention program. Additionally, the clinician will fulfill a broad range of staff mental health provider roles in the Counseling Center: providing individual/group counseling, crisis interventions, on‑call duties, and general mental health outreach programming.
Required Qualifications
Master’s degree and 2‑3 years of experience or equivalent combination.
Master of Social Work (MSW) or MA in Counseling or Doctorate in Clinical or Counseling Psychology, from a CACREP/APA/CSWE accredited program.
Licensed or license‑eligible.
Minimum one year direct clinical experience (can include internship) in a college counseling center multidisciplinary setting.
Professional experience developing and implementing college campus outreach programs/interventions, specifically related to suicide prevention.
Demonstrated commitment to and experience providing counseling to BIPOC student population, as well as to international students.
Experience in development and implementation of outreach programs addressing unique needs of BIPOC populations.
Experience providing mentorship to college faculty and staff in mental health program development.
Experience providing mental health consultation to a wide range of college campus partners.
Experience using social media to engage campus community in mental health issues.
Strong crisis intervention and consultation skills, including suicide assessment and intervention; awareness of hospitalization facilitation; skills in conferring with faculty, staff, and students.
Preferred Qualifications
Ability to effectively establish and maintain cooperative working relationships within a diverse multicultural environment.
Demonstrated presentation skills and ability to communicate effectively in both written and verbal form with a variety of audiences.
Responsibilities
20% – Provide programmatic management and leadership for the Suicide Prevention/Outreach Program clinician(s) and team; include multiculturally‑focused didactic training for all suicide prevention outreach programs.
15% – Provide creative vision and strategic plan for the suicide prevention program that embodies social justice values, promotes collaboration with campus community partners and increases student access to mental health information and resources.
5% – Provide leadership for outcome and process evaluation, including collection, analysis, and presentation of information; monitor and evaluate assessment of overall quality of suicide prevention programs.
45% – Provide triage appointments, short‑term individual/group counseling, risk assessment/mandated risk assessments.
10% – Make appropriate treatment planning decisions regarding level of care needed, type and longevity of treatment, and whether treatment is best received on campus or in community.
5% – Share rotation for providing daytime and after‑hours on‑call crisis services.
Additional duties: demonstrate commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness; perform other duties as assigned.
Contact for Recruitment Inquiries Diana Kiefer Telephone: 646‑3800
Equal Opportunity Employer Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity employer under federal law. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications are welcome from all.
Background Check Employment in this position is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre‑employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, conduct review, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non‑discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
Special Instructions to Applicants Dartmouth College has a Tobacco‑Free Policy. Smoking and the use of tobacco‑based products (including smokeless tobacco) are prohibited in all facilities, grounds, vehicles or other areas owned, operated, or occupied by Dartmouth College with no exceptions. For details, please see our policy: https://policies.dartmouth.edu/policy/tobacco-free-policy
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Position Purpose The Suicide Prevention Program Coordinator/Staff Counselor will provide overall programmatic management and leadership to the Counseling Center’s Suicide Prevention/Outreach Program clinician(s). The person in this position will provide creative vision and strategic planning for the suicide prevention program. Additionally, the clinician will fulfill a broad range of staff mental health provider roles in the Counseling Center: providing individual/group counseling, crisis interventions, on‑call duties, and general mental health outreach programming.
Required Qualifications
Master’s degree and 2‑3 years of experience or equivalent combination.
Master of Social Work (MSW) or MA in Counseling or Doctorate in Clinical or Counseling Psychology, from a CACREP/APA/CSWE accredited program.
Licensed or license‑eligible.
Minimum one year direct clinical experience (can include internship) in a college counseling center multidisciplinary setting.
Professional experience developing and implementing college campus outreach programs/interventions, specifically related to suicide prevention.
Demonstrated commitment to and experience providing counseling to BIPOC student population, as well as to international students.
Experience in development and implementation of outreach programs addressing unique needs of BIPOC populations.
Experience providing mentorship to college faculty and staff in mental health program development.
Experience providing mental health consultation to a wide range of college campus partners.
Experience using social media to engage campus community in mental health issues.
Strong crisis intervention and consultation skills, including suicide assessment and intervention; awareness of hospitalization facilitation; skills in conferring with faculty, staff, and students.
Preferred Qualifications
Ability to effectively establish and maintain cooperative working relationships within a diverse multicultural environment.
Demonstrated presentation skills and ability to communicate effectively in both written and verbal form with a variety of audiences.
Responsibilities
20% – Provide programmatic management and leadership for the Suicide Prevention/Outreach Program clinician(s) and team; include multiculturally‑focused didactic training for all suicide prevention outreach programs.
15% – Provide creative vision and strategic plan for the suicide prevention program that embodies social justice values, promotes collaboration with campus community partners and increases student access to mental health information and resources.
5% – Provide leadership for outcome and process evaluation, including collection, analysis, and presentation of information; monitor and evaluate assessment of overall quality of suicide prevention programs.
45% – Provide triage appointments, short‑term individual/group counseling, risk assessment/mandated risk assessments.
10% – Make appropriate treatment planning decisions regarding level of care needed, type and longevity of treatment, and whether treatment is best received on campus or in community.
5% – Share rotation for providing daytime and after‑hours on‑call crisis services.
Additional duties: demonstrate commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness; perform other duties as assigned.
Contact for Recruitment Inquiries Diana Kiefer Telephone: 646‑3800
Equal Opportunity Employer Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity employer under federal law. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications are welcome from all.
Background Check Employment in this position is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre‑employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, conduct review, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non‑discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
Special Instructions to Applicants Dartmouth College has a Tobacco‑Free Policy. Smoking and the use of tobacco‑based products (including smokeless tobacco) are prohibited in all facilities, grounds, vehicles or other areas owned, operated, or occupied by Dartmouth College with no exceptions. For details, please see our policy: https://policies.dartmouth.edu/policy/tobacco-free-policy
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