Suicide Prevention Coordinator, Operations Officer II (NCS) - Baltimore City Health Department

THIS IS A NON-CIVIL SERVICE POSITION

POSTING DATE: 2/21/2025

SALARY RANGE: $74,803.00 - $119,684.00 Annually

BACKGROUND CHECK

Eligible candidates under final consideration for appointment to positions identified as positions of trust will be required to complete authorization for a Criminal Background Check and/or Fingerprint screening and must be successfully completed.

PROBATION

All persons, including current City employees, selected for this position must complete a 6-month mandatory probation.

Position Overview

The Baltimore City Health Department seeks a Suicide Prevention Coordinator for its Office of Youth and Trauma Services to guide, analyze and propose modifications and improvements in crisis intervention and behavioral health programs focused on the prevention of youth and community suicides. This position collaborates with system partners to support behavioral health system management and work to prevent suicides and mental health crises.

Incumbents receive moderate supervision from a technical superior. Employees in this class work a conventional workweek. Work is performed in an office where working conditions are normal. Work requires minimal physical exertion.The Suicide Prevention Coordinator reports directly to the Director of the Office of Youth and Trauma Services and plays a critical role in engaging youth, families, youth serving organizations and programs to support implementation strategies focused on preventing suicides. Position is under Aisha Burgess, Director, Aisha.Burgess@baltimorecity.gov

Essential Functions

• Outreach to community organizations, groups and agencies to inform them about available resources regarding suicide prevention.
• Coordination and training regarding the relationship between trauma and suicide as needed
• Working with partners on public awareness and prevention strategies
• Collaborating with the Health Department’s Child Fatality Review Team and the Maternal Mortality Review Team to develop and implement prevention plans.
• Collaborating with emergency departments, pediatricians, primary care physicians, the Baltimore City Public School System, colleges and universities to encourage screening for suicidality and to help establish continuity of care for patients at risk of suicide.
• Using data to determine trends regarding suicides and suicide attempts to the extent such information is available.
• Working as part of a task force to develop a plan of action to reduce suicides in Baltimore City
• Representing the health department in interagency meetings and committees. Fulfilling other related duties as assigned by the Director.
  
  

Education And Experience Requirements

EDUCATION: Bachelor's degree in social work, Behavioral Health, or Public Health from an accredited college or university.

AND

EXPERIENCE: Four years of experience in providing interventions and supports to those in crisis. Preferred candidate has experience responding to individuals with mental health challenges or a propensity for self-directed violence.

OR

EQUIVENCY NOTE: Have an equivalent combination of experience and education will be considered.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of associated risk and protective factors for suicidal ideation.
• Ability to write position papers and reports.
• Ability to deal and communicate with government officials and personnel, public and private health agencies and community groups.
• Ability to speak effectively and make oral presentations.
  
  

Benefits

The City of Baltimore offers a generous and competitive benefits package. You can learn about our benefits here:

https://humanresources.baltimorecity.gov/hr-divisions/benefits

☒ FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE

This position is required to complete a Financial Disclosure pursuant to Sections 7-7, 7-8, and 7-9 of the City Ethics Law.

Baltimore City Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to a workplace that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. The City of Baltimore prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, ancestry, creed, national origin, disability status, genetics, marital status, military service, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Applicants requiring accommodations during the hiring process should contact the Department of Human Resources directly. Requests for accommodations should not be attached to the application.

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