TVC - Suicide Prevention Program Manager; Program Specialist V

Please Note: 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. To receive Military Employment preference, a copy of the DD Form 214 (member #1 not accepted), NA Form 13038, VA Summary Benefits Letter, or a DD form 1300 must be provided before an interview can be extended.

College transcripts, licenses, certifications, etc. must be provided before an interview can be extended. If this information is not provided prior to the interview, your application may be rejected because it is incomplete. Resumes do not take the place of this required information.

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The Suicide Prevention Manager will serve as a vital team member of the Veterans Mental Health Department (VMHD) responsible for actively participating in TVC’s efforts to reduce suicide among Texas veterans and service members. This includes providing training to veteran-serving organizations and community stakeholders on suicide prevention efforts and related mental health constructs (e.g., evidence-based practices, screening/assessment, risk factors, protective factors, gatekeeping, prevention, crisis intervention, postvention, lethal means restriction, etc.).

This also includes working closely with stakeholders including governmental agencies, local coalitions, and community partners on cross-agency efforts, projects, and initiatives aimed at reducing suicide.

To promote a strong environment, TVC maintains a telework policy. Telework is decided by the division and contingent on performance. Telework is not a contract of employment and if granted may be terminated at any time and for any reason without notice.

• 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.

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Master’s degree or higher in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or other field relevant to mental health. College Transcripts are required and must be provided before an interview can be extended, it is preferred they be attached to the application.

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.

• Experience working with those experiencing mental health concerns, especially suicidality.
• Experience providing training and/or education on mental health topics.
• Experience working with…