Suicide Prevention Coordinator (POTFF) - Multiple Locations

Maximus•Riverview, FL

1d•$59,100 - $124,100

About The Position

Maximus is seeking a Suicide Prevention Coordinator (SPC) to support suicide prevention programming, reporting, and initiatives for active-duty members assigned to Special Operations Forces (SOF). The SPC serves as a licensed clinical social work professional and subject matter expert, coordinating prevention and postvention efforts, supporting component-level policies and procedures, and promoting evidence-based practices that strengthen resilience, protective factors, and system response. When directed by the gaining unit, the SPC may also provide clinical care if the SPC role does not require a full-time equivalent. The position supports operations at one or more of the listed locations across the United States and Hawaii. U.S. citizenship is required. Candidates must have an active U.S. Government Secret security clearance or be eligible to obtain and maintain one as required for contract performance. This position is pending contract award. The role provides component-level expertise and advice on suicide prevention policy, programming, and practices; reviews research and incorporates best practices; supports development of policies and procedures consistent with applicable SOCOM directives; and monitors compliance and reporting. The SPC coordinates with HQ USSOCOM POTFF and military services and helps integrate prevention practices into training, family, spiritual, and other programs. The role also supports at-risk intervention planning, multidisciplinary review boards, prevention and postvention efforts, taskers, and related projects. When assigned clinical responsibilities, the SPC uses social work procedures and techniques to assess, diagnose, and treat psychological and neuropsychological disorders. Clinical work may include individual, family, group, and couples therapy, substance-use treatment evaluations, case management, treatment-adherence follow-up, client education, maintaining a client registry and electronic medical records, case consultation, and clinical supervision of unlicensed providers or trainees as applicable. The SPC may consult with medical personnel, legal authorities, military commanders, and school districts and participate in military-specific training and activities.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree, or an equivalent combination of education, technical training, or relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
At least two years of related experience.
Current LCSW or LMSW license valid in the state of practice; active state LCSW licensure is also specified as required.
Master of Social Work (MSW) or equivalent degree, such as MSSW or MSSA, from a graduate school of social work fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.
At least two years of peer-reviewable clinical social work experience in a mental health setting.
Working knowledge of professional standards and ethics related to clinical social work services.
Experience supporting military populations, SOF communities, suicide prevention programs, or multidisciplinary behavioral health teams.
Experience providing brief behavioral interventions.
U.S. citizenship.
Active U.S. Government Secret security clearance or eligibility to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance as required for contract performance.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a government setting, such as the Department of Defense or a Veterans Affairs Medical Treatment Facility.
Familiarity with DoD or service-specific clinical practice guidelines, deployment-related screening processes, PTSD, and combat stress training.

Responsibilities

Serve as the component-level subject matter expert and advisor on suicide prevention policy, programming, and practices.
Review applied research and incorporate best practices into suicide prevention policies, programs, and initiatives.
Support development of component-level suicide prevention policies and procedures consistent with applicable SOCOM directives.
Monitor compliance with suicide prevention requirements and coordinate programs and activities with HQ USSOCOM POTFF and the respective military services.
Integrate suicide prevention practices into component and unit training, family programs, spiritual programs, and other activities as appropriate.
Support development of a component-level human factors council to review, plan, and implement interventions for individuals identified as at risk.
Ensure best practices are implemented and reporting requirements are met accurately and within required timeframes.
Participate in multidisciplinary teams and review boards to support suicide prevention and postvention, as needed.
Enhance prevention and postvention efforts, strengthen system response, and build community capacity to increase protective factors.
Attend required meetings during normal duty hours, including POTFF Enterprise, quality improvement, professional staff, and commander’s staff meetings.
Support assigned taskers and projects related to suicide prevention.
When assigned clinical responsibilities, conduct interviewing, behavioral assessment, evidence-based therapy, evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of psychological and neuropsychological disorders.
Provide individual, family, group, and couples therapy as appropriate; support alcohol and drug treatment evaluations; and perform case management.
Contact referred clients to assess treatment adherence, use validated symptom inventories, identify barriers to adherence, and help clients develop solutions.
Educate clients about mental health conditions and treatment regimens.
Maintain client information in a registry and document accurate, current notes in the electronic medical record for all contacted clients.
Routinely staff difficult cases with referring providers and behavioral health or psychiatry consultants.
Consult with medical personnel, legal authorities, military commanders, and school districts as required.
Participate in military-specific training and activities, including security-clearance processes, use of DoD or service-specific clinical practice guidelines, pre- and post-deployment screening, and PTSD and combat stress training.
Provide clinical supervision of unlicensed providers or trainees, as applicable.
Supervise a team of employees and cultivate a high-performance team.
Ensure adequate staff coverage for the assigned program area.
Ensure the assigned team meets contract and individual SLA requirements.
Work with contract management and shared services to identify improvement and efficiency opportunities.
Attend client and stakeholder meetings as needed and perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

Flexibility and work/life balance support.
Medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans, a partially funded HSA, life insurance, and additional insurance discounts.
401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.
PTO, paid holidays, extended sick leave, and short- and long-term disability coverage.
Employee Assistance Program resources supporting physical, emotional, and financial well-being.
Employee recognition programs.
Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities.
Employee discounts, special offers, and employee-only benefits.
Wellness programs and resources.
Training programs, workshops, conferences, and ongoing learning opportunities.
Coverage of costs associated with renewing required licenses and certifications.