Pearl Interactive Network is seeking to hire Triage Consultants – Hybrid.

The Triage Consultant I (TC I) is 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. The TC I demonstrates an ability to effectively handle and manage high-risk calls with professionalism and in accordance with established protocols. TC I will maintain the highest degree of sensitivity, compassion, and respect for service members and their families to ensure that ValueOptions Federal Services remains free of any political bias and will ensure consistency of service regardless of installation, location, or any other factor. This position requires 3 days on-site and 2 days remote.

Why choose Pearl Interactive Network?

Join Our Team and embrace the winning Pearl Culture which promotes our employee's desires and efforts to serve our consumers, clients, and community. Our values of customer satisfaction, teamwork, a family atmosphere, quality services, respect for each other, transparency, and innovation are what make Pearl, the employer of choice. As a woman-owned, HUBZone-certified social enterprise, we take pride in our hiring preference for individuals living in economically challenged areas, persons with disabilities, military spouses, and Veterans.

Pearl offers a Competitive Compensation and Benefits package to include:

Rate: $63k or $71k salary (DOE)

$1000 Sign-on bonus

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance

Paid time off, Paid holidays

401K eligibility

Additional ancillary benefits to support your lifestyle professionally, physically, and financially through our professional development and coaching program.

Operating Hours: Tues - Sat 12 - 8:30 pm EST

Location(s): Arlington, VA 22201, Chesapeake, VA 23320

Consultants will work 3 days in the facility and 2 days remotely from a home office.

Technical/Equipment Requirements

Broadband internet connection with a minimum upload speed of 20 Mbps and download speed of 5 Mbps. No Satellite Connections. Test your network at speed.cloudflare.com to verify before you apply.

Ethernet cable access. Wi-Fi-only connectivity is prohibited.

Private and secure workspace within your home. Away from noise and distractions.

Computer equipment, monitor, and headset provided.

Job Duties

Conduct 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.

Meet requirements for and acts as a mentor to new and less experienced triage consultants.

Ensure all calls are handled according to contractual service standards.

Act as a clinical Point of Contact (POC) for the supervisors when indicated by business needs.

Educate participants on specialty program offerings, promote services, and demonstrate knowledge of military culture.

Meet requirements for and act as a mentor to new and less experienced triage consultants.

Ensure all calls are handled according to contractual service standards.

Act as a clinical Point of Contact (POC) for the supervisors when indicated by business needs.

Educate participants on other specialty program offerings, promote services, and demonstrate knowledge of military culture.

Assess the needs of the caller to ensure first-call resolution of all presented needs.

Demonstrate outstanding customer service.

Deescalate callers, navigate resources, resolve complex concerns, and assess and take action in crisis situations.

Identify high-risk cases and respond as indicated under the direction of the supervisor and in accordance with established protocols.

Perform call follow-up and reporting as assigned.

Document all cases in the Case Management System (CMS).

Demonstrate better than average understanding of military culture and address service members by their rank, thank service member and their families for their service, and has excellent empathic listening skills paired with appropriate clinical interventions.

Follow established protocols and completes 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.

Job Requirements

Master’s degree in Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, Counseling, or other human services fields required

State Licensure to practice independently (LCSW, LPC, LMFT) preferred

Minimum 1-year Related Post-graduate Work Experience

Must be a U.S. Citizen

Experience in counseling, social work, and mental health services. Behavioral health experience preferred

Knowledge of mandated procedures for child or elder abuse situations

Familiarity in core service areas of child development, parenting, adoption, education, and service for older adults

Military spouse or family member experience in a military community is highly desirable

Ability to type 50 wpm

Strong MS Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Comply with all HIPAA Compliance regulations

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. Pearl management reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary.

Background Investigation or DoD Clearance, Suitability, and Skills Assessments Required

Pearl Interactive Network, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Employment Type: Full-Time

Salary: $ 63,000.00 71,000.00 Per Year