988 Crisis Shift Lead

About Care Crisis Response Services (CCRS):

CCRS is a 24/7 crisis center that provides suicide prevention/intervention, crisis intervention, and professional consultation services, including triaging requests for behavioral health evaluations. We provide brief crisis counseling and assist the community and clients in determining what services are most appropriate for the current behavioral health crisis. We operate regional and 988 Crisis lines throughout the state of Washington. Recognizing and nurturing Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is an integral part of our mission at Volunteers of America, Western Washington. In addition, valuing and fostering a diverse and inclusive culture are embedded in our values. Our mission is to empower, serve and strengthen communities in need, guided by core values of respect, allyship, integrity, stewardship, and empathy.

General Function:

This full-time, hourly position is responsible for assisting in the overall operations of the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline including providing ongoing coaching to new and existing staff, case consultations, and working collaboratively with the Program Coordinator to ensure efficiencies, exceptional level of customer service and compliance with funder contractual obligations and accreditation requirements. This position oversees a set of 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline Crisis Counselors and assists the 988 Program Coordinator in overall program supervision. This position requires flexibility and shift work as assigned.

Principal Activities:

• Provide real-time feedback to program staff regarding call handling and customer service
• Provide written QA/QI reports to assigned staff
• Participate in the training of new staff and provide coaching and mentoring to existing staff
• Assist in the development and maintenance of the remote platform for staff training, supervision, consultations, and support
• Provide clinical consultation to staff and troubleshoot complex cases
• Troubleshoot technology/workstation issues and communicate directly with the Technology Operations Manager and the agency IT team to resolve problems
• Answer incoming 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline calls and engage the client in emotional support, utilizing suicide intervention and follow-up techniques as appropriate
• Schedule/facilitate breaks to have the least amount of impact on call metrics
• Assist the Program Coordinator in finding coverage for any absences occurring during the assigned shift
• Email any changes in staff hours worked to the Program Coordinator
• Provide weekly staffing report to Program Coordinator during Shift Lead meetings
• Follow program policies and procedures in compliance with contracts and the law
• Operate within legal requirements of applicable state and federal laws including HIPAA confidentiality requirements regarding imminent risk and mandated reporting (i.e., Police Interventions, CPS & APS referrals, Tarasoff Duty to Warn), assist staff in compliance with state and federal laws
• Consult with the Program Coordinator and Master’s level Crisis Shift Managers on any issues or questions about compliance, including mandatory reporting, HIPAA, Tarasoff Duty to Warn, imminent risk, etc.
• Ensure exceptional customer service and effective, efficient program operations
• Enforce policies and procedures while maintaining a supportive, trauma-informed, and inclusive environment
• Be an active, contributing, positive support member of the Behavioral Health management team
• Complete required training as assigned
• Other projects as assigned by the Program Manager, Administrative Operations Manager, and/or Deputy Director
• Provide back-up coverage to other Regional Crisis Line and 988 programs as needed

Effect on End Results:

• Outstanding customer service and well-functioning 988 team
• Exceptional quality of care to all program staff and clients
• Meet key performance indicators as defined by funder, contractual, and accreditation requirements
• Excellent organizational skills, open communication, and addressing issues in the call center as they arise

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Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in behavioral science, counseling, or related field
• Two (2) years of recent, directly related experience, including one (1) year of training/supervision experience
• Registered with an agency affiliated credential within 30 days of employment required; credentialed in the State of Washington or the ability to become credentialed strongly preferred
• Prior supervisory or management experience preferred
• Crisis intervention and call center experience preferred
• Strong interpersonal skills, ability to interact well with others and effectively communicate with staff
• Demonstrate commitment to team objectives and the Code of Ethics
• Excellent verbal, written, and customer service skills
• The ability to multi-task, apply problem-solving skills and seek out information until a solution is implemented
• Ability to adapt and be flexible to changes in protocol and program needs

Benefits: Full Time Position

• Vacation and Sick Time: accruals are based on hours worked, available to use after 30 days of employment.
• Holidays: 8 paid per year
• Floating Holidays
• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Savings Account (FSA) – medical & dependent care
• Free Employee Assistance program
• 403(b) Retirement Plan matching