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How much do suicide prevention jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 21, 2026, the average yearly pay for suicide prevention in the United States is $58,468.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $38,500.00 and $78,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a suicide prevention job?

Suicide prevention jobs are roles that focus on reducing the risk of suicide by providing support, intervention, and education to individuals and communities. These positions can include crisis counselors, mental health clinicians, outreach coordinators, and program managers working in hospitals, schools, non-profits, or government agencies. Professionals in this field assess risk, offer resources, conduct training, and advocate for mental health awareness to help prevent suicide and support those affected.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a suicide prevention specialist?

To thrive as a Suicide Prevention Specialist, you need a background in mental health, counseling, or social work, often requiring a relevant degree and licensure. Familiarity with crisis intervention models, risk assessment tools, and documentation systems like electronic case management platforms is essential. Strong active listening, empathy, and resilience are critical soft skills for building trust and supporting individuals in crisis. These skills and qualities are vital for effectively identifying risk, providing timely intervention, and promoting safety and well-being.

What are some common challenges faced by professionals working in suicide prevention roles, and how can they be managed?

Professionals in suicide prevention often encounter emotionally intense situations and may work with individuals in crisis, which can be emotionally taxing. Managing compassion fatigue and maintaining boundaries while providing empathetic support are common challenges. Many organizations offer regular supervision, debriefing sessions, and access to mental health resources to help staff cope. Building a strong support network among colleagues and practicing self-care are essential strategies for sustaining effectiveness and well-being in this field.
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Infographic showing various Suicide Prevention job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 70% Full Time, 25% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $58,468 per year, or $28.1 per hour.

Suicide Prevention Coordinator (SPC)

GDIT

Hurlburt Field, FL • On-site

$72K - $98K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

Top Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

Top Secret/SCI

Public Trust/Other Required:

None

Job Family:

Healthcare Services

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Clinical Research, Innovation, Prioritization, Public Health, Teamwork

Certifications:

None

Experience:

2 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

We are GDIT. The people supporting and securingsome of the most complex government, defense, andintelligence projects across the country. We ensuretoday is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work hasmeaning and impact on the world aroundus, but also on us, andthat'simportant.

GDIT is your place. You make it your own by embracingautonomy, seizing opportunity, and being rusted todeliver your best every day.

We think. We act. We deliver. There is no challenge wecan'tturn into opportunity. And our work depends on aSuicide Prevention Coordinator joining our team to supportcustomer activities.

At GDIT, people are our differentiator.As aSuicide Prevention Coordinatorsupportingour customer, you will be trusted toprovide clinical support.

The Suicide Prevention Coordinator (SPC) is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) responsible for leading, developing, and integrating suicide prevention initiatives across Special Operations Forces (SOF) units. The SPC serves as the Componentlevel subjectmatter expert for suicide prevention policy, reporting, and program execution. This role also includes providing clinical support when required, contributing directly to the readiness, resilience, and psychological wellbeing of service members and their families.

HOW A SUICIDE PREVENTION COORDINATOR WILL MAKE AN IMPACT:

  • Attend and participate in meetings during normal duty hours, professional staff conferences and other appropriate professional activities such as, but not limited to the following: POTFF Enterprise meetings, quality improvement meetings, professional staff meetings, commander's staff meetings, and other meetings required by applicable regulations or as directed by the unit Commander of his/her designee.
  • Review applied research and incorporate best practices into suicide prevention policy, programming, and initiatives across their Component.
  • Apply social work procedures and techniques to include interviewing, behavioral assessment, and evidence-based therapist, in the evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of psychological and neuropsychological disorders using the following skills: individual, family, and group psychotherapy, couples therapy, and/or alcohol and drug treatment evaluations.
  • Consult with medical personnel, legal authorities, military commanders and school districts as required.
  • Participate in military specific training/activities (e.g., security clearances, use of the DoW or service specific clinical practice guidelines, pre-post deployment screening, PTSD, and combat stress) and others as directed by the unit Commander or his/her designee.
  • Provide clinical supervision of unlicensed providers or trainees.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

EDUCATION: Master of Social Work (M.S.W.) or equivalent (MSSW, MSSA) degree from a graduate school of social work fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE).

  • Demonstrate a working knowledge of professional standards and ethics regarding the delivery of clinical social work services.
  • Experience in brief behavioral interventions.
  • Minimum of two (2) years peer-reviewable clinical social work experience in a mental health setting. Experience working in a government setting such as DoW or VA MTF is preferable.

CLEARANCE: Secret or Top-Secret Clearance, or the ability to obtain clearance.

LOCATION: Various OCONUS & CONUS SITES

This is a contingent posting, expected to start in 2027.

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:

  • 401K with company match
  • Comprehensive health and wellness packages
  • Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
  • Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
  • Cutting-edge technology you can learn from
  • Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays

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The likely salary range for this position is $72,877 - $98,599. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Travel Required:

Less than 10%

Telecommuting Options:

Onsite

Work Location:

USA NC Fort Bragg

Additional Work Locations:

USA CA San Diego, USA FL Hurlburt Field, USA KY Fort Campbell, USA WA Joint Base Lewis-McChord

Total Rewards at GDIT:

Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

Our Identity Verification Process:

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during virtual interviews. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. By proceeding, you authorize the collection, processing, and use of your biometric data for identity verification and security purposes.

About Our Work:

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers technology solutions and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 26,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50+ countries worldwide, offering leading mission-ready capabilities in AI, cloud, cyber and software development.Join our Talent Community to stay up to date on our career opportunities and events at

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GDIT is a global technology and professional services company that delivers technology solutions and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense, and intelligence community. Its 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. The company operates across 50+ countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, cloud, cyber, and application development.

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