Crisis & Suicide Prevention Specialist

Burrell Behavioral Health; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program – 24/7

Mileage Reimbursement – Company paid

Employee Discounts – Hotels, Theme Par

Workplace Culture - supportive

Additional Perks & Benefits - see post

Job summary

Burrell Behavioral Health in Columbia, MO seeks a Suicide Prevention Specialist to strengthen suicide prevention across youth and adult populations. You will coordinate Zero Suicide care pathways, deliver crisis intervention, and support risk assessments within our Crisis Services team.

This full-time role offers comprehensive benefits, opportunities for collaboration with hospitals and community partners, and a commitment to compassionate, preventive mental health care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a human services field; master's degree preferred.
• CPR/First Aid and CPI certifications required.
• Experience with suicide-risk assessment, triage, crisis intervention, and treating suicidality.
• Ability to maintain accurate electronic health records and risk assessments.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the agency’s suicide care pathway with timely follow-ups and safety planning.
• Provide immediate crisis intervention by telephone or in person.
• Collaborate with treatment teams, hospitals, law enforcement, Crisis Services, and community partners.
• Educate staff and partners about suicide risk factors, warning signs, lethal means, and prevention strategies.
• Monitor suicide-prevention outcomes and document information in the electronic health record.

Skills

Suicide-risk assessment

Crisis intervention

Communication

Time management

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in human services

Master's degree preferred

Tools

CPR/First Aid

CPI certification

Job description

Burrell Behavioral Health in Columbia, MO seeks a Suicide Prevention Specialist to strengthen suicide prevention across youth and adult populations. You will coordinate Zero Suicide care pathways, deliver crisis intervention, and support risk assessments within our Crisis Services team.

This full-time role offers comprehensive benefits, opportunities for collaboration with hospitals and community partners, and a commitment to compassionate, preventive mental health care.