Hotline Operator, General Internal Medicine Research (SafeSpot) per diem

BMC Company 100; United States; A distancia; USD 23.000 - 31.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

SafeSpot at Boston Medical Center seeks a Hotline Operator to serve as the frontline contact for confidential, harm-reduction oriented support. This part-time, remote role handles calls, data collection, and referrals while coordinating with opioid treatment and public health teams to improve access to treatment.

The ideal candidate communicates clearly, remains calm in challenging situations, and is committed to saving lives through prompt, compassionate action.

Formación

• Associate's degree or equivalent plus 1 year related experience.
• Bachelor's degree desirable.
• Experience in substance abuse or mental health setting preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; bilingual/multilingual preferred.
• Proficient with MS Word, Excel, Outlook; basic data management.
• Typing proficiency and basic math; strong organization and time management.

Responsabilidades

• Provide hotline support for state resource center on opioid dependence.
• Offer crisis intervention and referral services.
• Coordinate Office-based Opioid Treatment program activities.
• Collect data for statistics and reporting.
• Assist clients with linkage to addiction services; detox and outpatient options.
• Triages walk-in patients for treatment; education and support.
• Screen potential patients.
• Back up medical assistant.
• Maintain wait lists in compliance with federal regulations.
• Update resources and materials for clients and families.
• Collaborate with Public Health Drug and Alcohol hotline staff.
• Support clinic functions: scheduling, filing, charts, referrals.
• Attend staff and state meetings and take minutes.

Conocimientos

Verbal communication

Written communication

Empathy

Time management

Educación

Associate's degree or equivalent

Bachelor's degree desirable

Herramientas

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

Descripción del empleo

POSITION SUMMARY:

About SafeSpot: SafeSpot is a service of the Grayken Center for Addiction at Boston Medical Center and provides critical support, resources, and assistance to individuals at risk of overdose. Our hotline operates 24/7, offering confidential and compassionate assistance to callers seeking help, information, and referrals to local treatment and support services. SafeSpot aims to reduce overdose deaths and improve access to addiction treatment and support across the state of Massachusetts.

The Hotline Operator plays a critical role at SafeSpot as the frontline point of contact with our callers. They will be responsible for managing incoming calls and talking with callers using a harm reduction framework. Hotline calls are opportunities to engage people who use drugs in meaningful conversation and the ideal candidate would be comfortable talking to people who are actively using drugs and who come from diverse backgrounds and experiences. The ideal candidate should possess excellent communication skills, a calm demeanor in potentially challenging situations, and a strong dedication to saving lives through prompt and compassionate actions. This role is "pay per call" and has monthly call requirements in order to stay active on the team.

Provides hotline support for the State resource center at BMC for opioid dependence. Answer calls, collects data for the State on callers to assist in service needs, provide callers with names and numbers for treatment. Assist patients from the community settings and BMC to access treatment, assists with set up of appointments. Works with the Opioid treatment nurses and providers on program improvements, dissemination of information, and collaboration. Coordinates with Department of Public Heath Bureau of Substance Abuse Services, and HIV/AIDS Bureau. Performs phone screener on patients interested in accessing treatment, provides back up to medical assistant.

Position: Hotline Operator

Department: Research - GIM (SafeSpot)

Schedule: Part Time, Remote

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Primarily responsible for providing Hotline support for State support resource center for opioid dependence.
• Provide consistent and supportive crisis intervention; provide consistent and accurate referral services.
• Responsible for coordination of various OBOT (Office-based Opioid Treatment) Program activities
• Manages collection and data entry of pertinent information for statistical purposes and for reporting purposes.
• Assists clients to linkages to addiction services; detox programs, Methadone maintenance, outpatient services, etc.
• Triages walk-in patients accessing opioid treatment; resource, education, and support.
• Screens potential patients
• Back up support to medical assistant
• Maintains wait list in compliance within federal regulations.
• Ensures ongoing resource updates and development of resources for clients and family members
• Disseminates resource materials to clients, family members, support systems, and providers
• Collaborates with Department of Public Health Drug and Alcohol hotline support staff.
• Supports clinic function with coping, filing, charts, referrals, appointment scheduling, and other administrative functions.
• Attends Staff and State meetings as scheduled, and take minutes.

(The above statements in this job description are intended to depict the general nature and level of work assigned to the employee(s) in this job. The above is not intended to represent an exhaustive list of accountable duties and responsibilities required).

JOB REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION :

• An Associate's degree (or equivalent) plus 1 year related experience (will consider equivalent combination of formal education and experience, i.e., HS/GED plus 3 years related experience).
• Bachelor's degree desirable.

EXPERIENCE :

• Experience working in a substance abuse or mental health setting is preferred.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Bilingual or multi-lingual skills (beyond the English) appropriate to the patient population served are preferred.
• Addiction knowledge (via formal training or experience) preferred.
• Proficient with standard Microsoft programs (i.e. MS Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Ability to perform basic data management tasks (data entry, data cleaning, reporting).
• Typing proficiency and basic math skills necessary.
• Excellent organizational skills, including strong attention to detail and the ability to manage time effectively.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, compassion and sensitivity with the ability to handle/diffuse difficult conversations with tact and diplomacy.

Boston Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. If you need accommodation for any part of the application process because of a medical condition or disability, please send an e-mail to [e-mail] or call 617-638-8582 to let us know the nature of your request.

Compensation Range: $16.35- $22.84 This range offers an estimate based on the minimum job q