Role Description
The Defense Health Agency Psychological Center of Excellence (PHCoE) inTransition program is a critical program that provides assistance to transitioning service members or veterans who are currently receiving psychological health care and wish to receive care at a new destination or with a new provider.
This toll-free call support center program operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and 365 days per year. Additionally, this call support center is staffed by professionals who are trained and licensed to provide mental health care.
Qualifications
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Actively Licensed Mental Health Professional (social work, psychology, marriage and family therapy, behavioral health counseling).
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Masterโs Degree.
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At least 3 yearsโ experience delivering face-to-face health care.
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Demonstrated clinical experience in triage, care management, motivational interviewing, and crisis counseling.
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U.S. Citizen.
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Must be able to receive a favorable interim and adjudicated final Department of Defense (DoD) background investigation.
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Technologically literate and experienced in navigating multiple screens or web browsers.
Requirements
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Prior experience supporting DHA, DoD, or VA healthcare programs (preferred).
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Familiarity with behavioral health coaching models or case management practices (preferred).
Key Responsibilities
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Provide specialized, telephonic, one-on-one coaching to facilitate and support a callerโs transition between psychological health care providers.
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Engage in coaching to encourage continued engagement with psychological health care.
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Utilize motivational interviewing, aid with barrier identification and task planning, and support callers through regular telephonic contact.
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Use de-escalation techniques when necessary to ensure a positive provider experience.
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Maintain accurate documentation of interactions to inform future support strategies.
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Stay updated on platform features and product changes to provide accurate support.
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Ensure calls and issues are identified, tracked, reported on, and resolved in a timely manner.
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Maintain comprehensive tracking and documentation for all identified issues to completion.
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Perform other duties as assigned that are commensurate with education and experience.
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Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
Competencies
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Technical Skills:
Proficient data entry skills; Ability to resolve problems involving complex concepts, policies, and procedures.
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Communication Skills:
Fluent in English (oral and written); Excellent communication skills; Ability to de-escalate situations and deliver excellent customer service under pressure.
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Problem Solving / Analysis:
Ability to solve problems through systematic analysis of processes with sound judgment.
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Organizational Skills:
Ability to organize people or tasks, adjust to priorities, and learn systems within time constraints.
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Multi-Tasking / Time Management:
Ability to prioritize and manage actions to meet changing deadlines.
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Information Management:
Ability to manage large amounts of complex information easily and communicate it clearly.
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Independent Thinking / Self-Initiative:
Critical thinkers with an ability to focus on achieving outcomes.
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High Intensity Environment:
Ability to function in a fast-paced environment with multiple activities occurring simultaneously.
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Empathy / Customer Service:
Customer-focused behavior; Helping approach, including listening skills, professionalism, and empathy.
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Coping / Flexibility:
Resiliency in adapting to a variety of situations while maintaining a sense of purpose.
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Computer Literacy:
Ability to function in a multi-system Microsoft environment.
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Commitment to Task:
Ability to conform to established policies and procedures; exhibit high motivation.
Working Conditions
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Ability to cover any work shift as required.
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Works within a standard remote environment.
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Extensive work utilizing a computer with prolonged sitting and possibly wearing a headset.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
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Continually required to sit.
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Continually required to utilize hand and finger dexterity.
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Frequently required to talk or hear.
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Continually utilize visual acuity to operate equipment, read technical information, and/or use a keyboard.