David A. Jobes Ph.D., ABPP

About

David A. Jobes, Ph.D., ABPP, is a Professor of Psychology, Director of the Suicide Prevention Laboratory, and Associate Director of Clinical Training at The Catholic University of America. Dr. Jobes is also an Adjunct Professor of Psychiatry, School of Medicine, at Uniformed Services University. He is the author of seven books and numerous peer-reviewed journal articles. He is the creator of the Collaborative Assessment and Management of Suicidality (CAMS) which is an evidence-based, suicide-focused, approach to suicide risk supported by many clinical trials.

Dr. Jobes is a recipient of various awards for his scientific work including the 1995 American Association of Suicidology (AAS) “Shneidman Award” (for early career contribution to suicidology), the 2012 AAS “Dublin Award” (for career contributions in suicidology), and the 2016 AAS “Linehan Award” (for suicide treatment research). He was the recipient of the 2022 Alfred M. Wellner Award for Lifetime Achievement (for research excellence) from the National Register of Health Service Psychologists.

Dr. Jobes is a past President of the AAS and has been a consultant to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the National Academy of Medicine, the National Institute of Mental Health, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Department of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and is now a “Highly Qualified Expert” to the U.S. Army’s Intelligence and Security Command. Dr. Jobes is a Board Member of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP), serves on AFSP’s Scientific Council, and is the Chair of the AFSP Public Policy Council. He is a Fellow of the American Psychological Association and is board certified in clinical psychology (American Board of Professional Psychology). Dr. Jobes maintains a private clinical and consulting practice in Washington DC and in Maryland.

Recent Posts

Evidence-Based Care as the Remedy for “Suicidal Blackmail”

Personal Perspective: Some mental health providers experience "suicidal blackmail" with patients that can trigger ineffective care. Evidence-based care can be a remedy.

Survey research of hospitals shows a failure to use common sense evidence-based approaches for suicidal risk while proven psychological approaches for suicidality are rarely used.

What People Need Most After a Suicidal Crisis

Suicide research has often focused on safety. But people with lived experiences of suicidality often want something else, too: stabilization.

How to Pursue a Life Worth Living

There's much we can learn about the meaning of life by studying those who have considered ending theirs.

The Psychology of Life: The Big Picture in Suicide Prevention

An overlooked population in the field of suicide prevention is those with suicidal ideation which represent the biggest population challenge in the field.