The Consultant, Mental Health & Suicide Prevention is a member of the High School Programs team within JED’s School Programs and Consulting division, and is an excellent opportunity for experienced student affairs practitioners and/or mental health clinicians who are seeking to utilize their talents on a national level. The Consultant, Mental Health & Suicide Prevention will aid in the creation and implementation of strategic plans for partner high schools which support student mental health, substance use, and suicide prevention efforts. The Consultant will engage in reviewing school processes, programs and protocols and analyze school-specific data to inform the strategies and guidance that they provide to the school. 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 school 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 in their program (or the Senior Director, as needed) and work collaboratively with the entire JED team. This is a remote position for an individual located in the NYC Tri-State Area. The consultant should reside within an easy (approx. 60-90 min) commuting distance from NYC and an airport to facilitate transit to various regional schools nationwide. The consultant must have the ability and desire to travel to partner high school campuses, conferences, regional internal meetings. (up to 30% travel).