Consultant, Mental Health & Suicide Prevention District Programs (MT, WY, UT, CO

The Consultant, Mental Health & Suicide Prevention is a member of JED’s School Programs and Consulting division, and is an excellent opportunity for experienced education leaders and/or mental health clinicians who are seeking to utilize their talents on a national level. The Consultant supports District Programs, aiding in the creation and implementation of strategic plans for partner districts, which support student mental health, substance use, and suicide prevention efforts. The Consultant will engage in reviewing partner processes, programs and protocols and analyze partner-specific data to inform the strategies and guidance they provide. The Consultant’s experience and knowledge of mental health, and educational environments and systems, will be utilized in the implementation and development of program delivery to partner leadership. This role is skilled in relationship management, problem-identification and problem-solving, and resource development, while also providing guidance and technical assistance in school mental health. The Consultant will report to a Senior Consultant, Mental Health and Suicide Prevention (or the Senior Director, as needed) and work collaboratively with the entire JED team. The Consultant, Mental Health & Suicide Prevention District Programs should reside within the states of Idaho, Montana, or Wyoming, and within an easy (approx. 60 min) commuting distance from an airport to facilitate transit to various regional and national district