Regional Suicide Prevention Coordinator

NL Health Services; Corner Brook; Hybrid; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health services provider is seeking a Regional Suicide Prevention Coordinator in Corner Brook. This position involves advanced leadership in mental health promotion and suicide prevention initiatives, collaborating with various stakeholders. Candidates must hold a relevant Bachelor's or Master's degree and have at least three years of experience in the Mental Health field. The role offers a temporary full-time position with potential extension. Remote work options may be available.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of experience in Mental Health and Addictions.
• Experience with health promotion policies and initiatives.
• Registered with appropriate professional body if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Develop and coordinate mental health promotion initiatives.
• Assess community needs and implement effective programming.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to promote suicide prevention.

Skills

Health Promotion Framework

Mental Health and Addictions

Community Needs Assessment

Stakeholder Collaboration

Program Evaluation

Awareness and Education Initiatives

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Social Work

Master's Degree in Clinical Psychology

Graduate Degree in Public Health

Job description

Zone: Western Zone
Location: CBCHC - Corner Brook Community Health Centre (remote work opportunities available)
Regional Suicide Prevention Coordinator
Western Zone - HCS MentalHlh Promo
Temporary Full-time until 31 March 2027 with possible extension
NAPE HP
96107TMP

Hours: 75 Hours (8 hours; Days)

Salary: CGCH39 (CAD40.88 - CAD49.71 per hour)

Competition Number: VAC0018515

Posted Date: 2025-11-17

Closing Date: 2025-11-24

Duties: As part of the regional Mental Health and Addictions Promotion & Prevention Team, the Regional Suicide Prevention Coordinator will provide advanced leadership in the development, coordination, planning, and implementation of specialized mental health promotion, suicide prevention, and life promotion initiatives as identified in the Provincial Action Plan to Promote Life and Prevent Suicide, Provincial Alcohol Action Plan, and other related strategies.

The Regional Suicide Prevention Coordinator will assess community needs, research appropriate initiatives, and implement and evaluate programming. The position will work with various stakeholders to promote best practices in suicide prevention and facilitate the development of local and regional partnerships/networks. This role will lead awareness, education, and training initiatives.

The Regional Suicide Prevention Coordinator will collaborate with the Department of Health and Community Services and counterparts in other NLHS Zones to lead the development, implementation, and evaluation of the provincial Action Plan to Promote Life and Prevent Suicide.

This position operates within a changing environment where health is monitored and influenced by current research practices in health promotion, population health, health and social policy, and health and social service delivery systems.

The Regional Suicide Prevention Coordinator may be required to adjust hours occasionally to facilitate activities outside of regular work hours. This position reports to the Program Manager for the Prevention and Promotion Team. This is an independent position that provides regional leadership in specialized suicide prevention & awareness initiatives.

Qualifications:

• Graduation from a recognized post‑secondary institution with a Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, a Master's Degree in Clinical Psychology, or a related Graduate Degree in a clinical discipline, such as Public Health, Health Promotion, Health Education, or related degree is required.
• Registration with appropriate registration body, if applicable.
• A minimum of three (3) years of experience out of the last five (5) years working in the Mental Health and Addictions field, with a focus on Health Promotion, including experience utilizing a health promotion framework to inform policy changes and develop initiatives to enhance population health outcomes, is required.
• Experience in the development, implementation, and evaluation of suicide prevention/life promotion initiatives is required.

Please note: The use of a private vehicle is a condition of employment. Travel within the Western Zone will be required.