Social Worker / Suicide Prevention Specialist

Function/Duties of Position

The OHSU Resident and Faculty Wellness Program is seeking a master's level mental health clinician to join a growing team of behavioral healthcare professionals dedicated to improving the health, safety, and well-being of the OHSU workforce. This clinician will support employees by monitoring an institution-wide responses to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) Interactive Screening Program (ISP), offering tailored responses and mental health resource navigation as warranted, and promoting the ISP broadly across OHSU through educational outreach.

They will work in collaboration with other RFWP clinicians to monitor and triage requests for urgent support, and to monitor and strengthen Peer Support trainings and availability.

This clinician will also be responsible for developing and offering outreach and education related to group support after critical events, suicide prevention and postvention.

The counselor will collaborate with partners from Student Health, Occupational Health, the OHSU Outpatient Clinic on projects and outreach related to suicide prevention.

The Counselor will be an experienced and qualified professional able to respond promptly, ethically, and independently during complex and/or acute situations. They will have and/or cultivate an in-depth understanding of workplace conditions and risks that can affect healthcare professionals across missions and roles.

This clinician will confidently navigate internal and external resources and referrals, working closely with colleagues in the OHSU Resident and Faculty Wellness Program, Occupational Health Mental Health Services, and Student Health and Wellbeing to connect employees in mental health distress with needed services.

The Counselor will have experience in suicide prevention efforts and have a strong ability to deliver effective educational outreach on this topic.

This Counselor will ensure that employee care is compassionate, culturally responsive, trauma informed, and inclusive of employees with varying beliefs, behaviors, orientations, identities, and backgrounds.

Required Qualifications

Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or related field.

5 years of related experience, including directly working in counseling or equivalent combination of education and experience

Experience providing case management, crisis intervention, and/or mental health services for clients in crisis and/or at high risk for suicide

Significant experience and demonstrated commitment to working with diverse populations, including race, culture, disability, gender, gender orientation, and age.

Expertise in social determinants of health.

Must Possess One of the Following

• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
• Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
• Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFT)
• Masters in Health Counseling (MHC)
• Or equivalent license

Preferred Qualifications

Professional experience working with employees, university students, and/or medical providers and trainees in a healthcare setting.

• Experience providing counseling/psychotherapy to other mental health professionals.
• Experience in data analysis techniques, survey design, and program assessment.
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Why Apply to OHSU?

We are Oregon's only public academic health center. In addition to caring for patients, we lead groundbreaking research. We also train the next generation of health care professionals.

As Portland's largest employer, we give you opportunities to learn and advance in a system of hospitals and clinics across Oregon and Southwest Washington. All are welcome. OHSU welcomes people of all ages, ethnicities, genders, national origins, religions and sexual orientations.

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