Crisis Responder / QP / $1000 Sign On Bonus

RHA Health Services, LLC; Forest City (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PayActiv

Employee perks and discount program

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

401(k) retirement savings

Wellbeing Programs

Chronic Disease management

Training opportunities

Job summary

RHA Health Services, LLC is hiring a Crisis Responder / QP for Mobile Crisis Management to support Rutherford, McDowell and Mitchell counties. The role requires crisis experience, a relevant degree, and willingness to work 15-hour on-call shifts from home or community locations.

Position offers a 15-hour on-call schedule, guaranteed 40 hours per week paid, and a $1,000 sign-on bonus. You will work to prevent inpatient hospitalization and support adults in mental health or substance use crises.

Qualifications

• Requires Bachelor’s or Master’s in Human Services or related field with experience in crisis response.
• Experience in 24/7 crisis response settings preferred.
• Live near Rutherford, McDowell, or Mitchell counties.

Responsibilities

• Provide crisis response services in home, school, community, and other settings.
• Support individuals to live independently with recovery-focused interventions.
• Coordinate with family, guardians, and agencies to arrange services and referrals.
• Document interactions and maintain communication with clinical staff.

Skills

Crisis response experience

2+ years crisis experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Services

Bachelor’s degree in non-Human Services field

Master’s degree or higher

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:

• 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 DegreesInclude: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 forhypertension 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.