Available Shift(s):
- 8:00pm-8:00am, Friday-Sunday
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Triage via the telephone by determining the severity of the client’s request; provides linkage to appropriate Netcare Access locations or other community services and hotlines.
2. Helps callers to Netcare’s crisis hotline, while expressing compassion concern, and expertise in helping them develop solutions.
3. Makes appropriate internal/external emergency and crisis intervention referrals; dispatches crisis services (CCR, Probate Pre-screener, Older Adult, ROW ONE, Civilian Mobile Crisis Team, other community resources) and or cab or 911 as appropriate.
4. Maintains timely and complete documentation of services and activities, which meet the standards of Netcare and accrediting agencies.
5. Documents in Vibrant National Suicide Prevention Lifeline text/chat platform as well as in Avatar and other databases.
6. Operates and responds to live text/chat requests.
7. Responds to waiting phone calls, text and chat requests, within time parameters.
8. Monitors Teams instant messaging system and uses it to communicate with supervisor and coworkers.
9. Responds to all inquiries with compassion, and using soothing means of communication through text and chat, and uses clinical skill to de-escalate callers and ascertain risk by using appropriate screening tools and safety planning with clients.
10. Participate in peer review as assigned.
11. Demonstrates skill in engaging clients who may be reluctant to share in texts and chats.
12. When assigned, problem-solves with callers to the Homeless Hotline, attempting diversion from shelter whenever possible, and entering and managing homeless shelter waitlists and overflow beds.
13. Keeps Homeless Hotline records in homeless system database.
14. Performs other duties as assigned.
ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
1. Ability to engage in problem solving process.
2. Ability to establish therapeutic rapport quickly and compassionately through texts and chats.
3. Ability to assess for suicide risk, and develop safety plan with clients.
4. Ability to explore resources in other states and areas, to assist texters and chatters.
5. Ability to relate to clients with a variety of age, economic/educational backgrounds, personality types and problems.
6. Ability to deal with violent or potentially violent clients.
7. Ability to quickly assess and prioritize information received.
8. Establish flexibility and ability to manage multiple demands in a fast-paced environment.
9. Ability to use a range of techniques and interventions.
10. Ability to utilize reference material such as maps, directions and street locations.
11. Basic knowledge of the demographic and human services network in Franklin County.
12. Ability to work in alternate locations as assigned.
13. Demonstrated skills in the use of personal computer to record client data, produce written correspondence or reports.
14. Ability to hear and speak well enough to converse with clients or other employees in person or over the telephone for the majority of the time.
15. Ability to see enough and have the manual dexterity and physical ability to access referral source and other information from a wide selection of manual, texts, etc. while engaged in a crisis intervention telephone conversation with a client.
16. Ability to achieve and maintain certification in required training programs.
ESSENTIAL CORE COMPETENCIES:
Ability to provide effective clinical interventions via written communication in text and chats.
Ability to accurately and succinctly document clinical interventions.
Ability to complete required paperwork in a timely and error-free fashion.
Ability to apply risk management and problem-solving techniques to clinical/workplace situations.
Ability to engage and de-escalate clients in a professional and effective manner.
Ability to effectively work as a member of a team.
Demonstrates broad knowledge of and ability to access community resources on behalf of clients.
Ability to adhere to Agency Policies, Procedures and other expectations.
Actively seeks opportunities to develop clinical skills.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
LSW/LPC:
We offer a comprehensive pay and benefits program including:
- 120 hours of PTO for first 2 years. Up to 160 after 2 years (rolling)
- 4 personal holidays and 7 administrative holidays per year
- Group Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Company-provided Life Insurance, Short-term disability and Long-term disability
- Variety of work schedules to allow for a 3, 4, or 5 day workweek!
- Free Dental and Vision insurance premiums if participating in Health Insurance
- Retirement Plan, including an employer contribution
- Eligibility to apply for the Public Loan Forgiveness Program based on Netcare’s status as a qualified employer
- And more!
*Applicants are considered for all positions in accordance with statutes and regulations concerning non-discrimination on the basis of race, ancestry, age, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, non-disqualifying disability, veteran status, or other protected classification. Netcare is an equal opportunity employer, as well as a substance and tobacco free workplace. All offers of employment are contingent on satisfactory pre-employment drug screen, criminal background investigation, professional reference check, negative TB test results, COVID-19 vaccination, and influenza shot.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: Up to $36.00 per hour
Expected hours: 36 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Health savings account
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
Medical specialties:
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
Work setting:
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Application Question(s):
- Are you professionally licensed (LSW, LPC, etc.)?
Location:
Work Location: Remote