Crisis Responder / ParaProfessional / PP / $1000 Sign On Bonus

RHA Health Services, LLC; United States; On-site; USD 46,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Payactiv

Employee perks and discount program

Paid Time Off

Health/Insurance

401(k)

Wellbeing Programs

Training

Job summary

RHA Health Services, LLC is seeking Behavioral Health Professionals for FULL TIME Mobile Crisis Management across Buncombe, Madison, and Yancey counties. The role requires a GED or high school diploma and at least one year of crisis experience.

You will work from home or local site, responding to crises during 11-hour on-call shifts, with a guaranteed 40 hours of pay per week. The position includes a $1000 Sign On Bonus and a schedule that includes on-call hours with no traditional office base,

Qualifications

• GED or high school diploma required.
• Minimum of one year crisis experience preferred (ACTT/IIHS, inpatient, or 24/7 crisis response).
• Valid driver’s license and automotive insurance required.
• Pre-employment screening including background checks and credentialing as needed.

Responsibilities

• Implement and monitor the Person Centered Plan with the healthcare team.
• Serve as link between the company, families, and community agencies.
• Provide supportive counseling to mitigate psychiatric symptoms or substance use impacts.
• Support client in daily living and skill-building activities.
• Perform case management by linking services and referrals.
• Coordinate with clinical staff to ensure PCP is implemented and communicated.

Skills

Crisis response

Interpersonal skills

Flexible on-call

Education

GED or HS diploma

Job description

We are hiring for: Crisis Responder / ParaProfessional / PP / $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!

Job Description Summary

We are currently seeking Behavioral Health Professionals or Licensed Mental Health Clinician for FULL TIME Mobile Crisis Management (MCM) positions serving Buncombe, Madison, and Yancey counties. Applicants must meet criteria for "ParaProfessional" 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 11-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.

Pay

• Pay: $22.00-$23.00
• Bonus: $1000 Sign On Bonus, bonus paid out per agency policy

Schedule

Hours of position are 12 hour on call shifts, 9a-8p M-F.

Job Responsibilities

• Responsible for the implementation and monitoring and revision to the Person Centered Plan in conjunction with the interdisciplinary healthcare team.
• Facilitating relationships and serving as a link between the company, parents, guardians, local agencies and the community.
• Minimizing the negative effects of psychiatric symptoms or substance dependence that interfere with the recipient’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 PCP implementation.
• Monitoring utilization of service to ensure that it is effective, appropriate, and within the limits set forth in both rule, PCP, and the service authorization.

Requirements

• The Behavioral Health Specialist I is defined as an individual who has a GED or high school diploma.
• Minimum of one year documented experience with the population to be served or with the type of service being provided preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and automotive insurance required.
• 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.

Benefits

• 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.