State Suicide Prevention Coordinator

The Utah Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Substance Use and Mental Health is hiring a state suicide prevention coordinator. The OSUMH state suicide prevention coordinator will oversee the implementation of the department's suicide prevention program for the state of Utah. The person chosen will work closely with key stakeholders across the state to update and implement a state suicide prevention plan to address prevention, intervention and postvention for suicide deaths in the state. They will coordinate with the Utah suicide prevention committee and coalition, and provide oversight for the 7 work groups: faith, workplace, firearm, youth and young adult, LGBTQ , Zero Suicide Collaborative, and the Community Coalition.

They are responsible to coordinate/update the Utah Suicide Prevention State Plan every 5 years. This position will manage state suicide prevention grants, budgets, contracts, and team members. They will provide suicide prevention vision and guidance to key stakeholders (e.g., education; substance use prevention, treatment and recovery providers; child welfare; justice; military) as they address suicide deaths and suicidal behaviors. They will implement evidence-based upstream approaches to mental health promotion and suicide prevention programs for the State of Utah utilizing a public health approach. They will work with a contractor to produce the statewide suicide prevention media campaign, Live On Utah, and oversee content development, strategic planning, media coordination and training.

Our ideal candidate:

• Experience required includes a minimum of a bachelor's degree and five years working in administration or management of institutional activities or community programs.
• Experience with Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Calendaring)
• Although this position will not work directly with clients, an understanding of clinical services for suicide prevention is integral to the skill set we are seeking.
• Has work experience in the prevention field, with knowledge of the Strategic Prevention Framework.
• Has experience with suicide prevention, intervention and postvention evidence-based programs and services.
• Has experience managing grants, contracts, and budgets.
• Has knowledge of and demonstrated ability to implement public health principles relevant to suicide prevention, intervention, and postvention efforts.
• Has knowledge and experience with the state behavioral health system.
• Has the ability to implement legislatively established programs.
• Has the ability to relate to and effectively communicate with people from all economic, racial, age, ethnic, and social groups.
• Has a strong desire to provide non-judgmental, appropriate assistance to persons in need or crisis.
• Has the ability to effectively deal with complex issues.
• Has the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with program staff and service providers.
• Has the ability to effectively motivate and train others.
• Has demonstrated interest and/or skills in human services
• Has strong oral and written English language skills
• Has strong organizational skills

Experience required includes a minimum of a bachelor's degree in a related field and five years working in administrativeor management of institutional acativities or community programs. Although this position will not work directly with clients, an understanding of clinicial services for suicide prevention is integral to the skill set we are seeking.

Note: as of April 8, 2024, DHHS employees will be working a hybrid schedule, which includes 2 office days per week and 3 telework days.

Why work for the Utah Department of Health and Human Services?  In addition to the rich benefits  the State of Utah offers, the department offers:

• On-site fitness center, for a minimal membership fee
• UTA Eco Pass, at a discounted monthly rate
• Teleworking opportunities with a minimum 2 office days per week beginning 04/2024.
• On-site day care center at the Cannon Health Building with First Steps Day Care - contact for rates and availability, 385-382-4012 or firststepschildcareslc@gmail.com

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If offered this position, your employment will be contingent upon passing a background check and review.  There will be no cost to you for this check.  This check will include fingerprinting, which will be available at various DHHS locations for your convenience. Fingerprinting will be completed prior to your first day of employment.  You may review the policy by clicking here.

• Coordinate with the Utah suicide prevention committee and coalition, and provide oversight for the 7 coalition work groups: faith, workplace, firearm, youth and young adult, LGBTQ , and the Community Coalitition.
• Create/update Utah Suicide Prevention Plan every 5 years.
• Provide technical assistance and training related to suicide prevention, intervention, and postvention to local mental health authorities, local health departments, local coalitions, and other partners across the state.
• Direct statewide suicide prevention media campaign, Live On Utah, and oversee content development, strategic planning, media coordination, and training for all things related.
• Collaboration with state and national partners to further implementation of evidence-based strategies, policies, and programs that are in alignment with the National Strategy on Suicide Prevention and the Utah Suicide Prevention Plan.
• Secure funding for priorities through state legislation or federal funding opportunities.
• Manage and monitor suicide prevention grants, budgets, contracts, and team members.
• Provide suicide prevention vision and guidance to key stakeholders (e.g., education; substance use prevention, treatment and recovery providers; child welfare; justice; military) as they address suicide deaths and suicidal behaviors.
• Develop and implement upstream approaches to mental health promotion and suicide prevention programs for Utah utilizing a public health approach.
• Work with community prevention organizers to promote collaboration and best practices in suicide prevention.

• Licensure is required when job duties are within the scope of practice as defined in UCA 58-60: Mental Health Professional Practice Act. Divisions, offices and institutions are responsible for determining which positions require a license, depending on the area of assignment.
• Risks found in the typical office setting, which is adequately lighted, heated and ventilated, e.g., safe use of office equipment, avoiding trips and falls, observing fire regulations, etc.
• Typically, the employee may sit comfortably to perform the work; however, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying light items; driving an automobile, etc. Special physical demands are not required to perform the work.

Salary : $29 - $44