Military Counseling Services- Contact Center

Dunhill Professional Search & Government Solutions; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

A professional search firm is seeking counselors for Military Counseling Services to provide non-medical counseling and employment assistance to military service members and families. The role requires adeptness in managing high-risk calls and a strong understanding of military culture. Candidates should have a relevant Master's degree and state license preferred. This full-time position in Arlington, VA offers a chance to make a vital difference in the lives of veterans and their families.

Qualifications

• Must have a Master’s degree in a relevant field.
• 2+ years of post-graduate work experience in counseling.
• State licensure is preferred for some roles.

Responsibilities

• Provide assistance and resources to military service members.
• Handle high-risk calls professionally.
• Educate participants on available services.

Skills

High-risk call management

Customer service

Military culture knowledge

Crisis intervention

Empathetic listening

Education

Master's degree in social work or counseling

State Licensure (LCSW, LPC, LMFT)

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Military Counseling Services- Contact Center

Military Counseling Services- Contact Center

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This is an outstanding opportunity to support our military service members and their families with a wide variety of non-medical counseling, transitioning employment assistance, and other work/life issues! We are seeking all levels of counselors from junior to subject matter experts and supervisors.

US Citizenship is REQUIRED due to federal contract requirements.

Job Description: 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. Senior staff will demonstrate an ability to train, coach, counsel, and evaluate the performance of more junior counselors. Effectively handle and manage 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.

• Assesses the needs of the caller to ensure first-call resolution of all presented needs.
• Educates participants on specialty program offerings, promote services, and demonstrate knowledge of military culture.
• Conducts 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.
• Identifies high-risk cases and responds as indicated in accordance with established protocols.
• Deescalates callers, navigates resources, resolves complex concerns, and assesses and takes action in crisis situations.
• Ensures all calls are handled according to contractual service standards and document all cases in the Case Management System (CMS).
• Performs call follow-up and reporting as assigned.
• Demonstrates outstanding customer service.
• Demonstrates understanding of military culture and addresses 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.
• Works with team to 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.

Minimum 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 (required for SME/supervisor roles).
• CEAP (Certified Employment Assistant Professional) is desirable
• We have junior, mid, and senior levels open
• 2+ 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
• Schedule is 10A-7P Mon-Fri.

Other Job Specific Skills

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Knowledge of mandated procedures for child and elder abuse situations
• Familiarity in core services areas of child development, parenting, adoption, education, and service for older adults
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Strong MS Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and ability to type 50 wpm
• Excellent organization and time management skills
• Comply with all HIPAA regulations
• Ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Consulting, Health Care Provider, and Human Resources

• Industries

  Public Health and Health and Human Services

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