Zero Suicide Coordinator
Zero Suicide is a framework to improve suicide care. Within the Zero Suicide framework, we believe that suicide deaths of individuals in a healthcare system are preventable, and we strive to prevent suicide attempts and suicide deaths. At Prairie View, we have implemented a Zero Suicide pathway for individuals at risk for suicide. This pathway is designed to increase awareness, care, and support for individuals at risk for suicide.
Job Summary:
As the Zero Suicide coordinator, you will have direct contact with patients who are at risk for suicide to provide outreach, resources, and support with a compassionate and patient-centered approach. Working collaboratively with patients, families, internal providers, and external providers to coordinate care will be essential. In addition to supporting patients who are at risk of suicide, the coordinator is responsible for managing administrative tasks related to Zero Suicide, including enrolling and disenrolling patients from the Zero Suicide pathway, assisting with Zero Suicide data tabulation (e.g., managing enrollment reports), and reviewing adherence to Zero Suicide procedures. The Zero Suicide coordinator must be able to manage both patient-centered and administrative responsibilities.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Learn and effectively understand the key components of Zero Suicide
- Conduct outreach and regular check-ins with individuals enrolled on the Zero Suicide pathway
- Manage enrollment and disenrollment of individuals on the Zero Suicide pathway
- Manage collection of data for grant reporting and other organizational purposes
- Be an active participant in the Zero Suicide Team and attend regularly scheduled meetings
- Provide communication to staff related to Zero Suicide program and patients as needed
- Assisting and coordinating with organizational team members regarding care of individuals enrolled on the Zero Suicide pathway
- Reviewing documentation and adherence to Zero Suicide procedures
- Participate in professional workshops, seminars, and conferences to build skills and expand professional knowledge regarding Zero Suicide
- Participate in continuing education activities and required training (such as Infection Control, etc.) as requested, to enhance and improve job performance
- Utilize Essential Learning site to enhance knowledge in the areas of mental health and treatment modalities
- Maintains confidentiality in all aspects of position
- Uses problem situations as learning opportunities
- Brings energy and positive attitude to the work place
- Other duties as assigned