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Texas Veterans Commission · 3 days ago

TVC - Suicide Prevention Program Manager (Program Specialist V)

Headquarters Austin1801 Congress Avenue

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

The Texas Veterans Commission is dedicated to serving veterans and their families, and they are seeking a Suicide Prevention Program Manager. This role involves actively participating in efforts to reduce suicide among Texas veterans and service members by providing training and collaborating with stakeholders on mental health initiatives.

Employee BenefitsGovernmentProfessional Services

Responsibilities

Plans, develops, reviews, revises, and implements trainings related to suicide reduction efforts (e.g., evidence-based practices, screening/assessment, risk factors, protective factors, gatekeeping, prevention, crisis intervention, postvention, gatekeeping, lethal means, etc.)

Conducts training in-person, through distance learning, or e-learning environment; facilitates workshops and meetings

Actively participates and/or leads state and local efforts to reduce suicide among Texas veteran and service members

Develops research-informed and culturally competent strategies to improve suicide prevention efforts across Texas in rural and metropolitan areas

Identifies and engages community stakeholders which serve veterans on collaborative efforts to reduce veteran and service member suicide

Represent the Texas Veterans Commission and the Veteran Mental Health Department at conferences, business meeting, and panel discussions

Develops partnerships with a variety of individuals, groups, and stakeholders

Composes, reviews, and edits training materials and reports

Performs related work or special projects as assigned

Qualification

Mental health servicesSuicide prevention strategiesTraining developmentCommunity engagementData analysisPartnership buildingReport preparationPolicy evaluationEffective communication

Required

Master's degree or higher in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or other field relevant to mental health

Five (5) years of experience in providing mental health services

A valid Texas Driver's License must be provided within 90 days of hire

License or ability to obtain a Texas license to practice as a mental health professional, such as LPC, LCSW, LMFT, or Psychologist within one year from the date of hire

All applications must contain complete job histories, which includes job title, dates of employment, name of employer, supervisor's name and phone number, and a description of duties performed

College transcripts, licenses, certifications, etc. must be provided before an interview can be extended