Aunt Martha's Health and Wellness boldly commits to supporting the well-being of our communities, ensuring equity in access and delivering exceptional care inspired by a culture of innovation. We are taking a responsible approach to creating environments that allow us to do what we do best-provide healthcare and wellness. As a part of our commitment to health and safety, COVID-19 vaccines are required for all employees, as well as all newly hired employees. We require documentation upon hire.
This position reports to Chrysalis Consulting Group. Chrysalis Consulting Group is a for-profit company owned by Aunt Martha's Health & Wellness.
SUMMARY
CARES is a 24-hour, 7 days a week, Medicaid-funded mental health crisis line for children, adolescents, and adult Illinois residents. The nature of the work associated with Crisis Call Center is to provide resources to callers who are experiencing a suicidal, self-harming, aggressive and/or psychotic episode and need therapeutic support.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
include but are not limited to the following:
• Conducts routine performance evaluations that are guided by service delivery indicators such as: call abandonment, call holding, etc. • Prepares monthly reports that are reflective of assigned shift performance. • Assists all Line Agents on incoming CARES calls. • Assist managed care providers, mobile crisis responders, schools, hospitals, and other service providing entities who are in need of targeted training resources.
SUPERVISION
Supervises the day-to-day activity of the call center to include but not limited to: (1) CARES Line Agent productivity and quality of service; (2) Adherence to attendance along with other policies and procedures; (3) Complete regularly scheduled performance reviews and provide ongoing training as needed; (4) Provide ongoing support for CARES Line Agents, including answering questions, providing guidance and feedback and taking over calls when necessary.
COMMUNICATION
Maintain strong methods of communication with the leadership team (including but not limited to Vice Presidents, Training Administrator and Quality Administrator) to keep leaders informed about emerging issues or problems that are associated with the crisis line. Work as a liaison between CARES leadership and stakeholders regarding issues, complaints and/or concerns. Coordinate written and verbal communication with Crisis Line Agents regarding policies, provisions and other identified areas of support.
TRAINING
Develop, prepare materials, and conduct training sessions/presentations for CARES Line Agents as needed in partnership with the Training Administrator.
REPORTING
Analyze data on a routine basis to suggest areas for performance improvement.
HIPAA
Adhere to HIPAA laws and regulations; Remote office space must meet HIPAA standards.
QUALITY IMPROVEMENT
Participate in ongoing quality improvement effortswithin the agency.
DIVERSITY/CULTURAL AWARENESS
Ability to work effectively with diverse communities and constituencies.
OTHER FUNCTIONS
The Agency may assign other functions to the job at its discretion.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Education commensurate with requirements for licensure in qualifying professions for designation as a Licensed Practitioner of the Healing Arts (LPHA) in the State of Illinois, with experience in mental health services to children and youth.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Must be a Licensed Practitioner of the Healing Arts in accordance with 59 IL Administrative Code 132.25. Must have a current, valid, unrestricted license in the State of Illinois in a qualified profession LCSW/LCPC.
OTHER QUALIFICATION
Weekday, weekend, morning, evening, and overnight work hours available based on business needs.