Suicide Prevention & Outreach Specialist/Counselor

Two years direct clinical experience (can include internship).

Demonstrated competency, experience, and commitment to issues of diversity in the delivery of clinical services and in outreach/programming.

Professional experience in developing, implementing, and evaluating community health programs.

Experience working in a multidisciplinary college/university counseling center setting.

Candidates must hold a New Hampshire license or be eligible for licensure within two years of hire. The license must be awarded no later than three years after the date of hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to effectively establish and maintain cooperative working relationships within a diverse multicultural environment.
• Demonstrated presentation skills and ability to communicate effectively in both written and verbal form with a variety of audiences, 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 federal law. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications are welcome from all.

Background Check

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

Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Dartmouth vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job?
Not an essential function

Special Instructions to Applicants
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Description

Development and implementation of a comprehensive mental health promotion and suicide prevention program aimed at improving college students' mental health and well-being.

Percentage Of Time
20%

Description

In collaboration with the Suicide Prevention Coordinator, develops a strategic, evidence-based cohesive plan for the Dartmouth Cares: Suicide Prevention Program.

Percentage Of Time
10%

Description

Coordinates and assists in providing suicide prevention trainings for students, faculty, and staff.

Percentage Of Time
10%

Description

Attention specifically to underserved, marginalized groups to ensure that the programming/outreach is being sensitive to issues of diversity and privilege in creation and delivery of suicide prevention program/information.

Percentage Of Time
5%

Description

Engages in outcome and process evaluation, including collection, analysis, and presentation of information to determine that programs are effectively engaging the community and resulting in greater awareness.

Percentage Of Time
5%

Description

Provides triage appointments, short-term individual/group counseling, risk assessment/mandated risk assessments.

Percentage Of Time
40%

Description

Makes appropriate treatment planning decisions as to the level of care needed, type and longevity of treatment, and whether treatment is best received on campus or in the community.

Percentage Of Time
5%

Description

Shares rotation for providing daytime and after-hours on-call crisis services.

Percentage Of Time
5%

Demonstrates professionalism and collegiality through actions, interactions, and communications with others appropriate to an environment that is welcoming to all.

Performs other duties as assigned.