Senior Manager of Suicide Prevention Program

RiseMe; Portland (OR); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401K matching

PSLF eligibility

Flexible spending plan

Wellness device Fitbit

Job summary

Lines for Life in Oregon and SW Washington seeks a Senior Manager of Suicide Prevention to lead strategic development, implementation, and evaluation of our prevention portfolio. You will work with partners, funders, and community stakeholders to advance recovery‑oriented, equitable services.

This full‑time, exempt role requires a master’s or relevant experience, supervises staff, oversees grants, and reports on program outcomes.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a related behavioral health field or a bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of relevant work experience.
• Minimum five years coordinating or supporting a coalition, social services program, or relevant project.
• Analytical and communication skills; ability to lead and supervise teams.
• Experience engaging with diverse communities and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Strategic planning with senior management to set goals for prevention and develop scalable infrastructure.
• Oversee development and execution of prevention programs with input from lived experience and underserved communities.
• Policy development related to suicide prevention services.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Technical expertise

Adaptability

Technology proficiency

Education

Master’s degree in a related behavioral health field

Bachelor’s degree plus 5+ years relevant work experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Web environments

Job description

Position Title: Senior Manager of Suicide Prevention Program

Status:Full-Time, Exempt

Reports To:Strategy Officer/Prevention Director

Location:Oregon or SW Washington – This position is a hybrid position that requires the ability to attend some meetings and events in the state of Oregon and has the option to work remotely part-time if telecommuting requirements can be met.

Salary:$70,000 - $78,000 depending on education and experience. Please see more information below about the benefits package.

About the Organization:

Lines for Life is a regional non-profit that is dedicated to preventing substance abuse and suicide. We offer help and hope to individuals and communities, and promote mental health for all. Our work addresses a spectrum of needs that include intervention, prevention, and advocacy. We educate, train, and advocate to prevent issues of substance abuse, mental illness, and thoughts of suicide from reaching crisis levels. But when a crisis arises, or support is needed, we are available 24/7/365 to intervene with personalized help.

Senior Manager of Suicide Prevention Program Position Summary:

The Senior Suicide Prevention Manager provides strategic leadership and oversight for Lines for Life’s suicide prevention portfolio. This role leads program development, implementation, evaluation, reporting, and continuous improvement while ensuring programs are effective, sustainable, equitable, and responsive to community needs. The Senior Advisor also serves as a key external representative of Lines for Life, building strong relationships with community partners, tribes, public agencies, funders, and other stakeholders.

Senior Manager of Suicide Prevention Program Responsibilities:

• Strategic Planning: Work with senior management to establish goals and strategies for suicide prevention and develop and execute plans for implementing the strategies with scalable and sustainable infrastructure and systems.
• Program Coordination and Implementation: Oversee the development and execution of suicide prevention programs. Integrate the voices of individuals with lived experience and from marginalized and/or underserved communities in order to have recovery-oriented, equitable programs.
• Policy Development: Assist in creating and interpreting policies and procedures related to suicide prevention services.
• Provide oversight and support of the planning, development, facilitation, accreditation, implementation, and evaluation of community-facing suicide prevention programs, including conferences, trainings, meetings, webinars, outreach activities, and other public-facing initiatives, in coordination with interdepartmental partners.
• Monitoring and Evaluation: Assess the effectiveness of Lines for Life’s prevention programs and recommend improvements.
• Reporting: Prepare reports, studies, and research projects to inform policy and program decisions.
• Resource Management: Ensure efficient use of resources to support program goals.
• Grant Writing & Fiscal Oversight: Lead program development to include securing funding, grant writing, program implementation, budget oversight, contract compliance, evaluation, and reporting.
• Leadership & Supervision: Provide direct supervision to suicide prevention and postvention staff, including regular one-on-one coaching and supervision, work assignment and prioritization, performance feedback and recognition, annual evaluations, timesheet review where applicable, and identifying and supporting professional development opportunities. Collaborate with Human Resources for support on personnel management as needed. Direct reports currently include the Suicide Rapid Response Program Lead and Community Engagement Coordinator.
• Interdepartmental Collaboration: Provide support to interdepartmental projects and programs that further the mission of suicide prevention.
• Demonstrate the culture of Lines for Life by modeling behavior that supports the goals and philosophies of Lines for Life.
• Perform other duties, administrative, and organizational tasks as assigned.

Senior Manager of Suicide Prevention Program Required Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in a related behavioral health field (public health, social work, clinical counseling, etc.) OR a bachelor’s degree in a related field combined with five or more years of relevant work experience.
• Minimum five years of progressive experience coordinating and/or supporting a coalition, social services program, or relevant project.
• Analytical Skills: Ability to assess data and program outcomes to make informed decisions and recommendations.
• Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively convey information and collaborate with stakeholders.
• Leadership: Capability to lead and motivate teams, manage projects, and drive strategic initiatives.
• Problem-Solving: Aptitude for identifying issues and developing effective solutions.
• Interpersonal Skills: Ability to build relationships and work collaboratively with diverse groups.
• Organizational Skills: Proficiency in managing multiple tasks, prioritizing, and ensuring timely completion of projects.
• Technical Expertise: Knowledge of suicide prevention strategies, policies, and best practices.
• Adaptability: Flexibility to respond to changing needs and environments.
• Technology Proficiency: Excellent technology skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office systems and web environments.

Benefits information:

Lines for Life offers a great benefits package valued at over $14,750 per year, which includes $11,400 in premium coverage for employee health, vision and dental coverage, full coverage of short and long-term disability and life insurance premiums; a competitive paid time off package; a matching 401K plan equivalent to 3% of the annual salary during the first 2 years of employment after passing the match eligibility date; as well as a flexible spending plan; an employee assistance program; a free Fitbit; public service loan forgiveness (PSLF) employment certification; and eligibility to participate in an extracurricular professional development program after 6 months of employment.

This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities, but constitutes a general definition of the position's scope and function in the company.

All Lines for Life employees must be approved to work by the Oregon Department of Human Services’ Background Check Unit. Background checks are completed after a conditional offer of employment has been extended.

EEO: Lines for Life strives to create a diverse, inclusive environment to better represent the communities that we serve. We are an equal opportunity employer. Lines for Life shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. However, it shall not be a violation of this clause for Lines for Life to extend a publicly announced preference in employment to Indians living on or near an Indian reservation, in connection with employment opportunities on or near an Indian reservation, as permitted by 41 CFR 60-1.5.