Campus Suicide Prevention Lead

UAB group; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Alabama at Birmingham is seeking a Suicide Prevention Program Coordinator to advance campus-wide mental health promotion. You will work with students, faculty, staff, and partners to implement evidence-based prevention strategies and grant-funded initiatives for early intervention and help-seeking.

The role requires leadership in trainings such as MHFA and QPR, plus coordinating program activities, evaluating outcomes, and sustaining campus partnerships.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Counseling, Public Health, Psychology, Social Work, Higher Education Administration, or closely related field.
• Work experience may NOT substitute for the education requirement.
• Strong written communication, data management, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Prevention Services and Consultation.
• Conduct mental health and suicide prevention screenings, consultations, and prevention-focused interventions for students.
• Provide guidance and consultation to faculty, staff, and campus partners regarding suicide prevention resources, referral processes, and best practices.
• Facilitate Suicide Prevention and Mental Health Education Programs.
• Deliver evidence-based trainings, including MHFA, QPR, and other educational programs.
• Educate students, faculty, staff, and community partners on mental health awareness, help-seeking, suicide prevention, and early intervention strategies.
• Grant Project Implementation and day-to-day management of grant-funded initiatives.
• Monitor timelines, objectives, deliverables, and partnerships to ensure successful implementation and compliance.
• Evaluate Program Outcomes and Effectiveness through data collection and reporting.
• Develop and Sustain Campus Partnerships with departments, student affairs, providers, and community groups.
• Advance campus-wide suicide prevention through strategic partnerships.
• Direct Mental Health Advocate Program Activities and recruit/train student advocates.
• Promote outreach and awareness initiatives and lead communications to reduce stigma.
• Organize Campus Events and maintain program operations, including the annual Suicide Prevention event.

Skills

Mental health knowledge

Public speaking

Data management

Partnership building

Microsoft Office

Education

Master's degree in Counseling or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The University of Alabama at Birmingham is seeking a Suicide Prevention Program Coordinator to advance campus-wide mental health promotion. You will work with students, faculty, staff, and partners to implement evidence-based prevention strategies and grant-funded initiatives for early intervention and help-seeking.

The role requires leadership in trainings such as MHFA and QPR, plus coordinating program activities, evaluating outcomes, and sustaining campus partnerships.