Liaison - Full Time

Job Title: Suicide Prevention Liaison II Location: Employment Type: Full Time

Look no further than our Suicide Liaison program. Our Suicide Liaisons are available 24/7 to listen, empathize, and help connect you with the resources you need to get through this difficult time. As a Suicide Prevention Liaison, you will play a critical role in supporting individuals at risk of suicide by offering immediate assistance, advocacy, and referral services. The primary responsibility of a Suicide Prevention Liaison is to ensure that people experiencing suicidal ideation have access to timely and effective interventions, which can ultimately save lives. Benefits Employee Assistance Program - 24/7 counseling services, legal assistance, & financial consultation for you and your household at no cost

Mileage Reimbursement - Company paid for work functions requiring travel

Offer immediate emotional support and intervention to individuals who may be considering suicide by listening attentively to their concerns, assessing their level of risk, and developing a safety plan to prevent self-harm.

Gather information about the individual's current situation, medical history, past suicide attempts, substance use, and any other factors that may contribute to their risk.

Offer Resources and Referrals: Be knowledgeable about local resources and treatment options for individuals struggling with mental illness or addiction, making informed recommendations based on their unique needs.

Advocate for Individuals: Help individuals navigate complex systems of care and ensure their voices are heard by communicating with healthcare providers, insurance companies, and other stakeholders.

Participate in Continuing Education: Stay up-to-date on best practices, research findings, and ethical guidelines related to suicide prevention through ongoing training programs and workshops.

Education, Experience, and/or Credential Qualifications Master’s Degree in psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or related field.

Minimum of two years’ experience in behavioral health or related field, with one year of experience working with adult/adolescent populations.

Compassion, empathy, and a genuine desire to help others.

Position Perks & Benefits Paid time off: full-time employees receive an attractive time off package to balance your work and personal life

Employee benefits package: full-time employees receive health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more

Top-notch training: initial, ongoing, comprehensive, and supportive

Brightli is on a Mission A mission to improve client care, reduce the financial burden of community mental health centers by sharing resources, a mission to have a larger voice in advocacy to increase access to mental health and substance user care in our communities, and a mission to evolve the behavioral health industry to better meet the needs of our clients. As a behavioral and community mental health provider, we prioritize fostering a culture of belonging and connection within our workforce. We encourage applications from individuals with varied backgrounds and experiences, as we believe that a rich tapestry of perspectives strengthens our mission.

Burrell Behavioral Health is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.

A mission to improve client care, reduce the financial burden of community mental health centers by sharing resources, a mission to have a larger voice in advocacy to increase access to mental health and substance use care in our communities, and a mission to evolve the behavioral health industry to better meet the needs of our clients. We are doing this by forming a new behavioral health organization under new model. Under one parent company, multiple organizations are able to collaborate, share resources and system supports, increase recruiting and retention efforts, increase access to specialized care, and meet the growing demand for behavioral and addiction recovery care. Brightli’s top-line subsidiaries include Burrell Behavioral Health (Burrell), Preferred Family Healthcare (PFH), Southeast Missouri Behavioral Health (SEMO), Firefly, Adult and Child Health, and Places for People. While these organizations operate independently and are governed by separate board of directors, their operations benefit from this model. Our communities need us now more than ever, and by working together we are ready to answer their call for years to come.