Senior Program Manager - Suicide Prevention in Health Systems

Posted: Friday, 06 February 2026
Valid Thru: Sunday, 08 March 2026
Index Requested on: 02/06/2026 20:35:14
Indexed on: 02/06/2026 20:35:14

Location: Norman, OK, 73019, US

Industry: Education
Occupational Category: 11-0000.00 - Management
Type of Employment: FULL_TIME

University of Oklahoma is hiring!

Description:

The Senior Program Manager - Suicide Prevention in Health Systems is responsible for overseeing the Healthcare Initiatives team (HCI) at the national Suicide Prevention Resource Center (SPRC). The Director will support the development of innovative training, online courses, tailored resources, practical tools, technical assistance and consultation, and research-informed publications that enhance clinical practice and among providers and promote organizational change among health systems, with a focus on suicide care and the Zero Suicide framework.

In this position, the Director will guide the convening of staff, contractors, and subject matter experts in identifying the needs of the healthcare field and will review, share, and develop information about effective clinical programs, organizational policies, and practices that improve suicide care, prevention, and postvention outcomes across the nation.

Under the supervision of SPRC leadership, this position will oversee and provide expert technical assistance, build prevention capacity in coordination with the other SPRC teams and initiatives, promote the expansion of an informed national workforce, and strengthen suicide prevention infrastructure. A successful candidate will have extensive experience directing behavioral health systems change and an in-depth knowledge of the Zero Suicide approach.

Cover Letter and Resume are required for submission to be considered. This position is eligible for remote work depending on state of residence

For more information about SPRC please visit https: //sprc.org

Duties

  • Directs program administration, overseeing all consulting scopes of work, health care related grant deliverables, and continuous quality improvement efforts.

  • Monitors and manages project scopes, timelines, evaluations, and creation of long-range initiative objectives and workplans.

  • Serves on various external committees representing SPRC at relevant meetings and conferences, interfacing regularly with the public, contractors, and federal partners.

  • Ensures the evaluation of programs and trainings developed by the HCI Team.

  • Directs and plans for needs assessment(s) of health and behavioral health providers and systems, identifying and addressing gaps.

  • Develops HCI Team goals and objectives to support annual work plans.

  • Oversees project management and development of training, courses, publications, and resources designed to reach health and behavioral health provider systems.

  • Provides Team supervision while developing HCI team goals and objectives to support annual grant workplans.

  • Performs various duties as needed and assigned by SPRC leadership, to successfully execute grant deliverable.

Responsibilities:

Please review the job description.

Educational requirements:

  • high school

Desired Skills:

Required: Master's degree, AND:

  • 36 months of program administration or related experience

Equivalency/Substitution: will accept 72 months of related experience in lieu of the Master's degree for a total of 108 months of related experience.

Skills:

  • Able to communicate professionally and effectively, and build rapport quickly with colleagues, service recipients, providers and health system leadership
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office
  • Highly organized and able to handle multiple overlapping projects and deadlines
  • Experienced in reviewing and interpreting health and behavioral health system policies, as well as State and Federal regulations
  • Able to effectively contribute to evaluation plans for training and publication projects and programs and produce comprehensive reports
  • Able to assess health and behavioral health workforce development needs and identify appropriate resources and trainings
  • Able to supervise staff and communicate directions and expectations effectively
  • Strong initiative to solve problems both independently and with involvement from teammates and leadership
  • Highly collaborative and able to work well with interdepartmental teams and initiatives
  • Grant and contract management skills, including budget monitoring

Certifications:

  • Valid Driver's License

Advertised Physical Requirements:

Physical:

  • Ability to engage in repetitive motions.
  • Speaking and listening.
  • Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

Environmental:

  • Standard Office Environment.
  • Frequent exposure to pressure caused by deadlines and busy periods.
  • Required to travel.
  • Required frequent meetings.
  • Communicate effectively.
  • Use of computer and telephone.

Departmental Preferences:

  • Master’s degree or Doctorate degree in public health or behavioral health
  • Licensure with a health or behavioral health credentialing board, example: MSW, LPC, NP
  • 48 months or more of experience managing/ leading suicide prevention efforts in a health or behavioral health system. This experience must include managing implementation of comprehensive models like the Zero Suicide framework across a behavioral health system
  • 24 months or more experience developing and implementing suicide care in healthcare initiatives such as the Zero Suicide framework and the local, regional, state, or national level
  • 36 months or more as a supervisor or manager of employees in a health, behavioral health, public health or crisis services system

Supervision: Team Lead, supervise staff and consultants

Special Instructions: If you are selected as a final candidate for this position, you will be subject to The University of Oklahoma Norman Campus Tuberculosis Testing policy. To view the policy, visit https: //hr.ou.edu/Policies-Handbooks/TB-Testing.

Why You Belong at the University of Oklahoma: The University of Oklahoma values our community's unique talents, perspectives, and experiences. At OU, we aspire to harness our innovation, creativity, and collaboration for the advancement of people everywhere. You Belong Here!

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: The University, in compliance with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, gender identity/expression (consistent with applicable law), age (40 or older), religion, disability, political beliefs, or status as a veteran in any of its policies, practices, or procedures. This includes but is not limited to admissions, employment, housing, financial aid, and educational services.

Benefits:

Please see the job description for benefits.

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