Job description
Hotline Specialist
Do you want to be a part of something NEW and EXCITING? Across the nation mental health agencies are working to improve crisis services and awareness of suicide prevention. Locally, Portage Path Behavioral Health is expanding their emergency services to better serve our community, make services more accessible and decrease stigma. We are hiring team members to make this change happen! Consider joining us if you are motivated, hardworking, and interested in making a difference in our community! (PRN positions also available).
The Hotline Specialist Job Responsibilities will include:
- Provide supportive and therapeutic listening to individuals who contact our crisis hotlines.
- Assist individuals in exploring new coping mechanisms, healthy hobbies, or relaxation techniques.
- Complete risk assessments to ensure an individual’s safety and consult with supervisors as needed.
- Place follow up calls to individuals who were determined to be high risk.
- Link individuals with local resources that will provide them with appropriate care.
- Provide excellent client care by gathering and documenting information in our electronic medical records.
The Hotline Specialist Job Qualifications will include:
- Associate’s and/or Bachelor’s in Criminology, Sociology, Psychology, Communications, Counseling, Social Work, Nursing, or other related fields.
- Ability to display critical thinking and problem-solving techniques.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Experience in providing excellent customer service.
The Hotline Specialist Benefits will include:
- Competitive wages
- Generous paid time off
- Excellent Major Medical, Dental, Vision, and Supplemental Coverage
- Top Rated Retirement Program
- Company Paid Life Insurance
- Short and Long Term Disability coverage
Portage Path Behavioral Health is a growing organization that offers a dynamic and supportive clinical environment with competitive salary and generous paid time off. Portage Path Behavioral Health also offers a rich array of benefit options, including major medical, dental, and vision, plus a variety of supplemental insurance options, including a robust retirement program. Multi-lingual applicants are encouraged to apply. For confidential consideration, please E-mail, or send resume (no phone calls please) or apply to:
Portage Path Behavioral Health
Attn: Human Resources
340 S. Broadway St.
Akron, Oh 44308
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Weekend availability
Education:
- Associate (Required)
Experience:
- Customer / Client Service: 2 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
- Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or Nursing Degree (Required)
- Criminology or Sociology Degree (Required)
Work Location: In person
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