Suicide Prevention Coordinator, LCSW (POTFF)

Maximus; Fayetteville (NC); On-site; USD 59,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Maximus is seeking a Suicide Prevention Coordinator to support SOF suicide prevention programming, reporting, and initiatives. The SPC will coordinate prevention and postvention efforts, promote evidence-based practices, and may provide clinical care when required.

U.S. citizenship is required with an active security clearance eligibility. The role may operate at multiple locations including Fayetteville, NC, with full-time hours and contract-based opportunities.

Qualifications

• Active MSW or MSSW degree and LCSW licensure required.
• Experience with military/SOF populations and suicide prevention programs preferred.
• Knowledge of DoD DoDI guidelines and SOCOM directives is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a team and ensure adequate staffing for the program area.
• Serve as SME for suicide prevention policy and programming.
• Monitor compliance with requirements and report timely.
• Provide clinical supervision and direct mental health services as needed.
• Coordinate prevention/postvention activities across components.

Skills

SOF experience

Military population experience

Clinical social work

Policy knowledge

Education

MSW or MSSW

LCSW license

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Description & Requirements

Maximus is seeking a Suicide Prevention Coordinator (SPC) to support suicide prevention programming, reporting, and initiatives for active-duty members assigned to Special Operations Forces (SOF). The SPC serves as a licensed clinical social work professional and subject matter expert responsible for coordinating prevention and postvention efforts, supporting component-level policies and procedures, and promoting evidence-based practices that strengthen resilience, protective factors, and system response. This position may also provide clinical care when directed by the gaining unit and when the SPC role does not require a full-time equivalent.

U.S. citizenship is required. Candidates must possess an active U.S. Government security clearance or be eligible to obtain and maintain a security clearance as required for contract performance.

This position is pending upon contract award.

Candidates should be able to support operations at one or more of the following locations: Coronado, CA; Homestead, Fort Walton Beach, Crestview, Niceville FL; and Fayetteville and Spring Lake, NC.

General information

• Date: Tuesday, October 27, 2026
• City: Fayetteville
• State: NC
• Country: United States
• Working time: Full-time

About The POTFF Program

The Preservation of the Force and Family (POTFF) program supports U.S. Special Operations Forces (SOF) personnel and their families through an integrated, holistic approach to human performance, health, and readiness. The program brings together specialized professionals across physical, psychological, cognitive, social, and spiritual performance to strengthen resilience, optimize performance, and support long-term mission readiness and career longevity.

Why Maximus?

• Flexibility That Fits Your Life - Work/life balance support with flexibility designed to meet your personal and professional needs.
• Robust Health & Insurance Benefits - Choose from a variety of Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription plans, plus a partially funded HSA. You'll also have access to Life Insurance and discounts on Auto, Home, Renters, and Pet Insurance.
• Build Your Financial Future - Take advantage of our 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match to help you plan for what's ahead.
• Generous Time Away From Work - Recharge with PTO, paid holidays, extended sick leave, and Short and Long Term Disability coverage.
• Wellness Beyond the Workplace - Access resources that support your physical, emotional, and financial well-being through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Recognition That Matters - Celebrate achievements and recognize colleagues through our employee recognition platform.
• Invest in Your Growth - Continue your education and professional development with Tuition Reimbursement opportunities.
• Employee Discounts & Perks - Enjoy exclusive savings, special offers, and additional employee-only benefits.
• Wellness Programs & Resources - Explore a variety of programs and tools designed to support your overall health and wellness.
• Career Development Opportunities - Enhance your skills through training programs, workshops, conferences, and ongoing learning opportunities.
• Licensure & Certification Support - Maximus covers the costs associated with renewing required licenses and certifications.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supervise a team of employees through cultivation of a high performance team.
• Ensure adequate staff coverage for assigned program area.
• Serve as subject matter expert for identified area of program knowledge.
• Ensure assigned team is meeting contract and individual SLA's, and related requirements.
• Work with contract management and shared services to identify opportunities for improvement and efficiencies.
• May attend client and stakeholder meetings.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Serve as the Component-level subject matter expert and advisor on suicide prevention policy, programming, and practices.
• Review applied research and incorporate best practices into suicide prevention policy, programming, and initiatives across the Component.
• Support the development of Component-level policies and procedures for suicide prevention consistent with applicable SOCOM directives.
• Monitor compliance with suicide prevention requirements and coordinate Component suicide prevention programs and activities with HQ USSOCOM POTFF and the respective military services.
• Integrate and support suicide prevention practices into component and unit training, family programs, spiritual programs, and other activities, as appropriate.
• Support the development of a Component-level human factors council to review, plan, and implement interventions for individuals identified as at risk.
• Ensure best practices are followed and implemented across the Component and that reporting requirements are met accurately and within required timeframes.
• Participate in multidisciplinary teams and review boards, as needed, to support suicide prevention and postvention.
• Enhance prevention and postvention efforts, strengthen system response, and build community capacity to increase protective factors across the Component.
• Attend and participate in meetings during normal duty hours, including POTFF Enterprise meetings, quality improvement meetings, professional staff meetings, commander's staff meetings, and other meetings required by applicable regulations or as directed by the unit Commander or designee.
• Support assigned taskers and projects related to suicide prevention.
• When assigned clinical responsibilities, apply social work procedures and techniques, including interviewing, behavioral assessment, evidence-based therapy, evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of psychological and neuropsychological disorders.
• Provide individual, family, group, and couples therapy, as appropriate; support alcohol and drug treatment evaluations; and perform case management functions.
• Contact referred clients to assess treatment adherence, use validated symptom inventories to assess symptom severity, identify -barriers to treatment adherence, and help clients develop solutions.
• Provide education to clients regarding mental health conditions and treatment regimens.
• Maintain client information in a client registry and document accurate, current notes in the electronic medical record for all contacted clients.
• Routinely staff difficult cases with the referring provider, behavioral health consultant, and/or psychiatry consultant.
• Consult with medical personnel, legal authorities, military commanders, and school districts, as required.
• Participate in military-specific training and activities, including security clearance; use of DoD or service-specific clinical practice guidelines; pre- and post-deployment screening; PTSD and combat stress training; and other activities as directed.
• Provide clinical supervision of unlicensed providers or trainees, as applicable

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education, technical training, or relevant experience in lieu of degree.
• Minimum of two years of related experience.
• Current LCSW or LMSW with license valid in the state of practice is required.
• Master of Social Work (M.S.W.) or equivalent degree, such as MSSW or MSSA, from a graduate school of social work fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE).
• Active state licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW).
• Minimum of two (2) years of peer-reviewable clinical social work experience in a mental health setting.
• Working knowledge of professional standards and ethics related to the delivery of clinical social work services.
• Experience supporting military populations, SOF communities, suicide prevention programs, or multidisciplinary behavioral health teams.
• Experience providing brief behavioral interventions.

Preferred Requirements

• Experience working in a government setting, such as the Department of Defense or a Veterans Affairs Medical Treatment Facility.
• Familiarity with DoD or service-specific clinical practice guidelines, deployment-related screening processes, PTSD, and combat stress training.

EEO Statement

Maximus is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics.

Pay Transparency

Maximus compensation is based on various factors including but not limited to job location, a candidate's education, training, experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value analysis including seniority and merit systems, as well as internal pay alignment. Annual salary is just one component of Maximus's total compensation package. Other rewards may include short- and long-term incentives as well as program-specific awards. Additionally, Maximus provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off. Compensation ranges may differ based on contract value but will be commensurate with job duties and relevant work experience. An applicant's salary history will not be used in determining compensation. Maximus will comply with regulatory minimum wage rates and exempt salary thresholds in all instances.

Accommodations

Maximus provides reasonable accommodations to individuals requiring assistance during any phase of the employment process due to a disability, medical condition, or physical or mental impairment. If you require assistance at any stage of the employment process—including accessing job postings, completing assessments, or participating in interviews,—please contact People Operations at [e-mail].

Minimum Salary

$ 59,100.00

Maximum Salary

$ 124,100.00