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Job description
We are hiring for:
Crisis Responder / QP / $1000 Sign On Bonus
Type:
Regular
If you are a positive and personable individual looking for a satisfying and fun opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of people with intellectual, developmental disabilities, and people facing mental health, and substance use challenges, join our team at RHA Health Services!
We are currently seeking Qualified Behavioral Health Professionals III for FULL TIME Mobile Crisis Management (MCM) positions serving Rutherford, McDowell, and Mitchell counties. Applicants must meet criteria for "QP" status, LIVE IN THE VICINITY OF ONE OF THESE THREE COUNTIES and have a minimum of one year crisis experience (ACTT, IIHS, Inpatient treatment facility, or other service providing 24/7 crisis response duties). As part of the MCM team, you would provide crisis response services in a variety of settings (community, doctor's offices, schools, provider offices etc.) with the goal of helping individuals in crisis to avoid inpatient hospitalization. We serve individuals of all ages and disabilities, although most commonly we work with adults that are in a mental health or substance use crisis.
This position consists of 15 hour on-call shifts from your home or the community. That means you are available to respond to a crisis event for the duration of your shift but when not engaged in an MCM activity, you are free to do what you like. The schedule for full time staff is non-traditional. Staff are on a rotation with several other staff providing services to the community. This is not an office based position. It is an on-call basis so you can work from your home or location of choice within the county. Staff are guaranteed 40 hours per week paid regardless of hours worked. The on call shift is 7a-10p, 3 to 4 days per week rotating. Every other week results in a 3 day weekend off.
Pay: $22.00-$24.00 per hour
$1000 sign on bonus paid per company guidelines.
Schedule: 15 hour on call shifts from home/community, 7a-10p, 3 to 4 days per week. Every other week results in a 3 day weekend off.
Position Requirements: : Must meet the requirements of a Qualified Professional.
Bachelor's degree (in Human Services field) & 2+ years full-time experience with population served
Bachelor's degree (Not Human Services field) & 4+ years full-time experience with population served
OR
Master's Degree or Higher & 1+ years full-time experience with population served.
License, Provisional License, Certificate, Registration, Permit issued by governing board regulating human service profession.
Other duties as assigned.
Definitions: Human Service Degrees Include: Social Service, Sociology, Psychology, or other Human Service Degrees.
Populations Served Include: Mentally Ill-Child, Mentally Ill- Adult, Substance Abuse-Adult, Substance Abuse-Child
Responsibilities: Provides support to individuals with mental health and/or substance use issues in home, school, workplace and community settings in accordance to the service definition.
Focus is on assisting individuals with living independently with interventions that are strength-based and focused on promoting recovery, symptom reduction, increased coping skills, and achievement of the highest quality of life in the community.
Facilitating relationships and serving as a link between the individuals served, the company, family, guardians, local agencies and the community
Minimizing the negative effects of psychiatric symptoms or substance dependence that interfere with the person's daily living and personal development, providing supportive counseling
Supporting the client in the development of various skill building activities, including: daily and community living skills, socialization skills, adaptation skills, and behavior and anger management
Performing Case Management functions of linking and arranging for services and referrals
Working closely with other clinical/professional staff to maintain communication and providing feedback, standardizing procedures and expediting service implementation
All other duties as assigned.
Pre-employment screening: Complete criminal background
Name checked in the registries. (OIG exclusions database, Child Abuse Registry, and Offenders Against Individuals with Developmental Disabilities)
Drug testing
Education verification and other credentialing based on position requirements.
Proof of employment history or references (if required)
Positions that require driving Proof of driver's license, driver's insurance, and vehicle, IF required for providing transportation for individuals.
We offer the following benefits to employees: Payactiv: early access to the money you've earned from hours you've already worked, before payday!
Employee perks and discount program : to help you save money!
Paid Time Off (full-time employees only)
Health/Insurance (full-time employees only)
401(k) retirement savings program
Wellbeing Programs: Physical, Emotional and Financial
Chronic Disease management programs for hypertension and diabetes (for qualifying employees)
Training: Free CPR, first aid, and job-specific training opportunities
*contract/contingent workers and interns do not qualify for any of the above benefits
EEO Statement RHA is an equal opportunity employer. In addition, we provide reasonable accommodation to qualified employees who have protected disabilities to the extent required by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process, please contact our solutions center.
About RHA:
At RHA Health Services, we help individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, mental health and/or substance use needs live their best lives. Our mission is to provide a safe and healthy environment while creating opportunities for personal outcomes.
For over 30 years, the people we serve and support have remained at the very center of everything we do. RHA currently provides services in North Carolina, Georgia, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and New Jersey.
If you are ready to make a difference in the lives of people we serve and support apply to join the team today.
Worksite address
marion, NC, 28752, US
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