Customer Service And Support Technician 1

Non-Medical Counseling/Employee Assistance Program Counselor

Provides 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. Demonstrates expertise in handling and managing high-risk calls with professionalism and in accordance with established protocols. Maintains the highest degree of sensitivity, compassion, and respect for Service members and their families.

Assess the needs of the caller to ensure first-call resolution of all presented needs. Educate participants on specialty program offerings, promote services, and demonstrate knowledge of military culture. 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. Identify high-risk cases and respond as indicated in accordance with established protocols. Deescalate callers, navigate resources, resolve complex concerns, and assess and take action in crisis situations. Ensure all calls are handled according to contractual service standards and document all cases in the Case Management System (CMS). Perform call follow-up and reporting as assigned. Demonstrate outstanding customer service. Demonstrate exceptional understanding of military culture and address Service members by their rank, thanks Service members 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. Act as a clinical Point of Contact (POC) for the supervisors when indicated by business needs and act as mentor for new and less experienced Triage Consultants.

Qualifications

Master's degree in social work and Family Therapy, Counseling, or other human services field. State Licensure to practice independently (LCSW, LPC, LMFT) preferred. 8 – 15 years of relevant post-graduate work experience in counseling, social work, and mental health services. Prior experience working with military and/or Veterans populations preferred. Military spouse or family member experience in a military community highly desirable. Strong MS Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and ability to type 50 wpm.

Compensation Ranges

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EEO Requirements

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Physical Requirements

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