Suicide Prevention & Outreach Specialist/Counselor

Dartmouth College; Hanover (NH); On-site; USD 76,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Dartmouth College Counseling Center is seeking a Suicide Prevention & Outreach Specialist/Counselor in Hanover, NH. This exempt, regular full-time role will expand the campus-wide suicide prevention program and provide counseling to students.

The successful candidate will hold an advanced degree in social work or psychology, with direct clinical experience and a commitment to diversity in service delivery. The position requires licensure eligibility in New Hampshire within two years.

Qualifications

• PhD plus 2-3 years' experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Two years direct clinical experience (can include internship).
• Diversity in delivery of clinical services and outreach/programming.

Responsibilities

• Develops a comprehensive suicide prevention program on campus.
• Coordinates and implements suicide prevention trainings for students, faculty, and staff.
• Provides triage appointments, short-term counseling, and risk assessments.
• Works with a multidisciplinary counseling center to support campus mental health.
• Ensures program evaluation and continuous improvement of outreach efforts.
• Maintains professionalism and collaboration across campus communities.

Skills

MSW

CACREP

PhD/PsyD

Clinical experience

Diversity in services

Program development

Counseling center experience

NH licensure eligibility

Education

Master of Social Work

MA in Counseling CACREP

PhD or PsyD in Clinical/Counseling Psychology

Job description

Position Details

Position Information

Posting date

09/28/2026

Open Until Filled

Yes

Position Number

1127621

Position Title

Suicide Prevention & Outreach Specialist/Counselor

Hiring Range Minimum

$75,700

Hiring Range Maximum

$94,700

Union Type

Not a Union Position

SEIU Level

Not an SEIU Position

FLSA Status

Exempt

Employment Category

Regular Full Time

Scheduled Months per Year

12

Scheduled Hours per Week

40

Location of Position

Hanover, NH 03755 5-7 Rope Ferry Road

Remote Work Eligibility?

Onsite only

Is this a term position?

No

Is this a grant funded position?

No

Position Purpose

Dartmouth College Counseling Center has an opening for a SuicidePrevention & Outreach Specialist/Counselor. This position willfurther our already existing campus-wide suicide preventionprogram. The individual in this position will work with the SuicidePrevention team to plan, design, coordinate, and implement acomprehensive suicide prevention program, as well as providecounseling to Dartmouth students.

Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp

PhD plus 2-3 years' experience or equivalent combination ofeducation and experience

Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Master of Social Work ( MSW ), MA in Counseling from CACREPprogram, Doctorate (Ph.D., Psy.D.) in Clinical or CounselingPsychology.
• Two years direct clinical experience (can includeinternship).
• Demonstrated competency, experience, and commitment to issuesof diversity in the delivery of clinical services and inoutreach/programming.
• Professional experience in developing, implementing, andevaluating community health programs.
• Experience working in a multidisciplinary college/universitycounseling center setting.
• Candidates must hold a New Hampshire license or be eligible forlicensure within two years of hire. The license must be awarded nolater than three years after the date of hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to effectively establish and maintain cooperativeworking relationships within a diverse multiculturalenvironment.
• Demonstrated presentation skills and ability to communicateeffectively in both written and verbal form with a variety ofaudiences, including students, faculty, and staff.

Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries

Heather Earle

Department Contact Phone Number

603-646-9487

Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title

Heather Earle, Director, Counseling Center

Equal Opportunity Employer

Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity employer under federallaw. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color,religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, genderidentity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status,or any other legally protected status. Applications are welcomefrom all.

Background Check

Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to andsuccessful completion of a pre-employment background check, whichmay include a criminal background check, reference checks,verification of work history, conduct review, and verification ofany required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications,with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal convictionwill not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment.Background check information will be used in a confidential,non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federallaw.

Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Dartmouth vehicle or off roadvehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of thisjob?

Not an essential function

Special Instructions to Applicants

Dartmouth College has a Tobacco-Free Policy. Smoking and the use oftobacco-based products (including smokeless tobacco) are prohibitedin all facilities, grounds, vehicles or other areas owned, operatedor occupied by Dartmouth College with no exceptions. For details,please see our policy. https://policies.dartmouth.edu/policy/tobacco-free-policy

Quick Link

https://searchjobs.dartmouth.edu/postings/87361

Key Accountabilities

• 20% Development and implementation of a comprehensive mental healthpromotion and suicide prevention program aimed at improving collegestudents’ mental health and well-being.
• 10% In collaboration with the Suicide Prevention Coordinator, developsa strategic, evidence-based cohesive plan for the Dartmouth Cares:Suicide Prevention Program.
• 10% Coordinates and assists in providing suicide prevention trainingsfor students, faculty, and staff.
• 5% Attention specifically to underserved, marginalized groups toensure that the programming/outreach is being sensitive to issuesof diversity and privilege in creation and delivery of suicideprevention program/information.
• 5% Engages in outcome and process evaluation, including collection,analysis, and presentation of information to determine thatprograms are effectively engaging the community and resulting ingreater awareness.
• 40% Provides triage appointments, short-term individual/groupcounseling, risk assessment/mandated risk assessments.
• 5% Makes appropriate treatment planning decisions as to the level ofcare needed, type and longevity of treatment, and whether treatmentis best received on campus or in the community.
• 5% Shares rotation for providing daytime and after-hours on-callcrisis services.
• 5% Demonstrates professionalism and collegiality through actions,interactions, and communications with others appropriate to anenvironment that is welcoming to all.
• 5% Performs other duties as assigned.

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Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter