Remote Call Center Representative

Company Description

For over 45 years, New York Psychotherapy and Counseling Center (NYPCC) has been at the forefront of mental health and wellness; assisting children, families, and individuals with behavioral and emotional challenges at our five locations throughout the city.

NYPCC is the leading pioneer of community mental health services, serving over 15,000 clients per month. We run and operate the largest clinic in the State of New York and pride ourselves on innovation and “caring for the community” by providing in-person and telehealth services for our clients while offering an unsurpassable and competitive compensation structure and benefits package to our team of dedicated employees.

NYPCC is certified by Mental Health America as a Platinum Bell Seal organization, the highest certification possible. NYPCC is proud of our ongoing commitment to employee mental health and well-being. NYPCC is certified by Mental Health America as a Platinum Bell Seal organization, the highest certification possible. NYPCC is proud of our ongoing commitment to employee mental health and well-being.

Why Work at NYPCC:

We Pay Down Your Student Loans!

Loan Forgiveness

Productivity Bonus

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance is Paid for by NYPCC 100%

Paid Time Off and Company Paid Holidays

Annual Rate Increases

403B Retirement Plan with Match!

Continuing Education Opportunities Available

Professional Development through NYPCC Academy

Amazing Workplace Culture

Job Description

Schedule Options:

Thursday – Monday (rate increase on Saturday and Sunday)

Friday – Tuesday (rate increase on Saturday and Sunday)

4 Day (10 hour days) – Friday to Monday (rate increase on Saturday and Sunday)

Answer all inbound calls with professionalism and customer service framework communication.

Following up with all inbound calls by finding a resolution, documenting/relaying messages, and/or handling soft transfers as needed

Assist with appointment scheduling related calls, follow up on missed appointments and confirmation calls (outbound calls)

Responsiveness to voicemails throughout shift and overnight call center messages

Triage all calls & callers to determine if it is a request/inquiry, complaint or grievance, to escalate, resolve and conduct service recovery.

Identify and escalate emergency distress and/or client safety concerns calls to Senior Clerical for guidance or further escalation to management and/or clinical supervisors

Document and complete Call Center Form for data call log. Fulfill surveys/reports issued by Call Center Supervisor as needed.

Complete Call Center task assignments provided by management team

Maintain consistency with achieving daily/weekly phone operations and performance metrics and goals.

Maintain confidentiality and always comply to HIPAA regulations.

Assist with intake calls for case management as needed for coverage and staff call outs.

Provide support to the clinical team and chart maintenance as needed.

Perform other duties and tasks as assigned by Senior Clerical Team

Perform other related duties and tasks as assigned by the Call Center Supervisor

Hybrid remote role (starts after 4 weeks training period) 2 days from home, 3 days on-site.

Qualifications

Must be Fully Bilingual in English and Spanish

High School Diploma or equivalent is required

Must have 1 to 2 years of Call Center Representative experience in a fast paced office, preferably in medical or community mental health office, is required

Must be proficient in MS Office (Outlook, Word, and Excel)

Must have the ability to learn new software

Possesses the personality and demeanor to work with difficult clients

Must be detail-oriented and have the ability to multi-task

Must be a team player

Thrives under pressure in an outpatient client environment

1 form of picture ID (non-expired)

Unexpired passport: OR

Driver’s License AND Social Security Card; OR

State ID Card AND Social Security Card

Additional Information

Must be willing and able to travel to Bronx Clinic for training before transitioning into fully remote.

The ideal candidate for this position possesses a personal presence characterized by a sense of honesty, integrity, and care with the ability to inspire and motivate others to promote the mission, vision, goals, and values NYPCC

Has the ability to self-care and cope with mental and emotional stress related to the position, function independently, have flexibility, consistency, and professionalism

Can develop and sustain safe, positive, and productive work habits and demonstrate compliance with NYPCC policies and procedures

NYPCC is open to candidates who live outside the NYC Metro area who can serve in a fully remote capacity

Preference given to candidates who can work a Thursday through Monday schedule (9-hour shifts), or a Friday through Monday (10-hour shifts)

Salary: $20.00 – $23.00 per hour

Compensation commensurate with experience and qualifications.

NYPCC is a fast-paced, energetic, dynamic environment that employs people with a passion for our mission.

NYPCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.

New York Psychotherapy and Counseling Center