Seasonal Triage Consultant I - Remote - Pearl Interactive Network : Job Details

**Pearl Interactive Network is sourcing Remote Seasonal Triage Consultants.**The **Triage Consultant I (TC I)** is responsible for providing assistance, services, resources, referrals, and consultation on various Non-Medical Counseling (NMC)/Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) and work/life issues to military service members and their families. The TC I demonstrates an ability to effectively handle and manage high-risk calls with professionalism and in accordance with established protocols. TC I will maintain the highest degree of sensitivity, compassion, and respect for service members and their families to ensure that ValueOptions Federal Services remains free of any political bias and will ensure consistency of service regardless of installation, location, or any other factor.**Pearl offers a Competitive Compensation and Benefits package to include:**+ Rate: $30 per hour+ Additional ancillary benefits to support your lifestyle professionally, physically, and financially through our professional development and coaching program.**Shifts:** Vary within operating hours.**Seasonal: December 2024** - **April 2025** (commitment with possible option to extend based on business need)**Technical Equipment, and Remote Office Requirements:**1. Broadband internet connection with a minimum download speed of 25 Mbps and upload speed of 5 Mbps. No Satellite Connections. **Test your network at speed.cloudflare.com to verify before you apply.**2. Ethernet cable access. Wi-Fi-only connectivity is prohibited.3. Private and secure workspace within your home. Away from noise and distractions.4. Computer equipment, monitor, and headset provided.**Job Duties:**+ Conduct comprehensive professional assessments of users' needs for core NMC/EAP and work/life services, which can include but are not limited to, non-medical counseling, health and wellness, and other specialty and add-on services.+ Meet requirements for and act as a mentor to new and less experienced triage consultants.+ Ensure all calls are handled according to contractual service standards.+ Act as a clinical Point of Contact (POC) for the supervisors when indicated by business needs.+ Educate participants on specialty program offerings, promote services, and demonstrate knowledge of military culture.+ Act as a clinical Point of Contact (POC) for the supervisors when indicated by business needs.+ Assess the needs of the caller to ensure first-call resolution of all presented needs.+ Demonstrate outstanding customer service.+ Deescalate callers, navigate resources, resolve complex concerns, and assess and take action in crisis situations.+ Identify high-risk cases and respond as indicated under the direction of the supervisor and in accordance with established protocols.+ Perform call follow-up and reporting as assigned.+ Document all cases in the Case Management System (CMS).+ Demonstrate better than average understanding of military culture and address service members by their rank, thank service member and their families for their service, and has excellent empathic listening skills paired with appropriate clinical interventions.+ Follow established protocols and complete all annual compliance requirements such as External Certification Authority (ECA) renewal as well as annual training such as Cyber Awareness and PII to ensure access to the CMS system is maintained.**Job Requirements:**+ Master's degree in Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, Counseling, or other human services fields required+ Minimum 1-year related post-graduate work experience+ Must be a U.S. Citizen+ Experience in counseling, social work, and mental health services. Behavioral health experience preferred+ Knowledge of mandated procedures for child or elder abuse situations+ Familiarity in core service areas of child development, parenting, adoption, education, and service for older adults+ Military spouse or family member experience in a military community is highly desirable+ Ability to type 50 wpm+ Strong MS Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)+ Comply with all HIPAA Compliance regulations**Physical Requirements:**While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, reach with hands and arms, talk, or hear, and sit for prolonged periods of time. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.**Background Investigation or DoD Clearance, Suitability, and Skills Assessments Required**_The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. Pearl management reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary._**_Pearl Interactive Network, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability._**