Job Description
As a leading provider of mental health services, arenaflex is committed to delivering compassionate care to individuals and families in need. Our team of dedicated professionals is passionate about creating a supportive environment where everyone has equitable access to care and is empowered to achieve optimal mental health and well-being. We are seeking an experienced Chat and Text Supervisor to join our team and contribute to our mission of providing exceptional mental health services. **About arenaflex** arenaflex has been a national leader in whole-person mental health, crisis care, and substance use services since 1942. As a nonprofit organization, we provide care to approximately 270,000 people annually across our programs. Our deep roots in community-based mental health and commitment to providing culturally responsive services that are just and equitable have earned us a reputation as a trusted partner in the mental health community. With over 1,000 dedicated employees and volunteers, we are proud to make a positive impact in the lives of those we serve. **Summary** As a Chat and Text Supervisor at arenaflex, you will play a critical role in the oversight and support of crisis chat and text counselors for our Suicide Prevention Center's Crisis Chat and Text Services. Your primary responsibility will be to ensure compliance with program standards, contracts, policies, procedures, and guidelines. You will work closely with our team to provide exceptional support to our crisis chat and text counselors, ensuring that they have the resources and guidance they need to deliver high-quality services to our clients. **Primary Duties** * Live monitors chat/text queues and counselor adherence to policies/practices ensuring smooth service delivery. * Observes, documents, and reports feedback in the end-of-shift email and to Program Coordinators related to on-shift counselor performance. * Locates appropriate resources for crisis chat and text counselors while they are on a chat or text. * With support from the On-Call Supervisor, may make the determination of mandated reports and sending rescue to chat or text visitors. * Reports platform issues and other tech issues to program leadership and acts as the primary communication link between frontline staff and leadership, ensuring that operational incidents and challenges, employee concerns, clinical compliance requirements are properly documented and escalated. * Initiates debriefing sessions with crisis chat and text counselors after they have taken a chat or text. * Identifies crisis chat and text counselor training needs and provides individual support. * With support from Program Coordinators, monitors chat/text answer rates to ensure they remain at or above 95%. * Attends routinely scheduled meetings as requested or required for the Suicide Prevention Center and/or arenaflex. * Fosters a positive and supportive work environment. * Takes chats and texts as needed to support program needs. * May participate in outreach and media-related activities. * May participate in SPC training activities. **Position Requirements** * Possess a high school diploma or equivalent. * Be 18 years of age or older. * Have high-speed internet with an active Ethernet connection, and a quiet/confidential workspace. * Have availability and flexibility to work the daytime, evening, overnight, and weekend shifts. * Able to efficiently use the personal computer to include Microsoft Office Suite and crisis line software. * Support the values and mission of arenaflex as related to employment. * Know and comply with Agency policies and procedures, HIPAA, DMH policies and documentation guidelines, and other state, federal regulations relating to emergency mental health services. * Demonstrate current knowledge of all job-specific skills including volunteer supervision, crisis intervention, suicide prevention, crisis line procedures, multicultural and socio-economic issues. * Present ideas, information, and viewpoints clearly, both verbally and in writing. * Have basic supervisory skills sufficient to manage volunteer crisis chat and text counselors, enforcing policies and procedures while maintaining a supportive environment. * Have strong interpersonal skills, interact well with others, and effectively communicate to others when conflicts occur. * Demonstrate commitment to team objectives and arenaflex philosophies. * Ability to adapt and be flexible to changes in protocol and program needs. **Our Vision** A future where everyone has equitable access to care and is empowered to achieve optimal mental health and well-being. **Our Mission** arenaflex provides compassionate mental health, substance use, and suicide prevention services to individuals and families, especially in communities where discrimination and injustice limit access. **Core Values** * **Excellence:** We are constantly innovating, learning from the communities we serve, and applying the latest research to advance best practices. We uphold the highest ethical standards to ensure we are providing compassionate and excellent care. * **Diversity & Inclusion:** We value diversity of background, experience, and ideas. We celebrate differences and prioritize creating a sense of belonging. * **Equity:** We are dedicated to promoting health equity in our communities, and we work to dismantle disparities and discrimination within both systems of care and society. * **Well Being:** We are devoted to the well-being of our staff, volunteers, and communities, and believe healthy teams lead to healthy clients. * **Advocacy:** We advocate across all levels of government and use our voice to reduce barriers to care with the goal of access to high-quality, integrated healthcare for all. * **Community Engagement:** We build partnerships in the community and across sectors to create a more inclusive and responsive mental health ecosystem and enhance greater accessibility to care and support. **Compensation and Benefits** arenaflex offers a competitive compensation package, including a per diem rate of $28.00 per hour with a $5.00 overnight differential. We also offer a range of benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. **How to Apply** If you are passionate about mental health and committed to delivering exceptional services, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Please submit your application, including your resume and a cover letter, to [insert contact information]. We look forward to hearing from you! **Equal Employment Opportunity** arenaflex is an equal employment opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. We are committed to creating a workplace that is inclusive and respectful of all individuals, regardless of their background, experience, or identity. Apply for this job