Licensed Therapist / Behavioral Health Urgent Care
We are hiring for a Licensed Therapist / Behavioral Health Urgent Care position. The licensed clinician will be part of a clinical team that completes triage, assessment, and disposition determination for individuals experiencing a mental health or substance use crisis in the Behavioral Health Urgent Care facility. The clinician is provided with training to obtain certification as a North Carolina Certified First Commitment Examiner to perform assessments for individuals under Involuntary Commitment status.
Behavioral Health Urgent Care (BHUC) is an outpatient program designed to provide a safe and comfortable environment for persons experiencing a mental health, substance use, or developmental disability crisis. Registered nurses are on staff 24/7, an on‑call physician is available, and other clinical support staff assist in delivering holistic care.
Responsibilities
- Facilitate relationships and serve as a link between the organization, parents, guardians, local agencies, and the community.
- Minimize the negative effects of psychiatric symptoms or substance dependence that interfere with the recipient’s daily living and personal development by providing supportive counseling.
- Support 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.
- Participate in a first‑responder on‑call system available to consumers and/or their natural support network 24/7/365; coordinate “first response” resources according to consumer need and the PCP.
- Perform case management functions of linking and arranging for services and referrals.
- Work closely with other clinical/professional staff to maintain communication, provide feedback, standardize procedures, and expedite PCP implementation.
- Ensure that all initial and reauthorizations for services occur in a timely fashion.
- Monitor utilization of services to ensure that it is effective, appropriate, and within the limits set forth in relevant rules and authorizations.
Qualifications
- MUST be fully licensed in North Carolina as an LCMHC, LCSW, or another equivalent credentialed license.
- MUST hold a Master’s degree or higher and have at least 1 year of full‑time experience with the populations served (mentally ill adults/children, substance abuse adults/children, developmental disability crisis).
- Valid driver’s license and automotive insurance required if driving is part of the role.
- CPR, first aid, NCI, and/or relevant certification (a plus).
- Must meet all education, experience, licensure/certification requirements specified by the service definition.
- Must pass pre‑employment screening: criminal background check (including OIG exclusions database, Child Abuse Registry, and Offenders Against Individuals with Developmental Disabilities), drug testing, education verification, and other credentialing procedures.
Benefits
- Shift differential: 10% for weekday nights, 15% for weekend nights.
- Payactiv – early access to earned wages.
- Employee perks and discount program.
- Paid Time Off (full‑time employees only).
- Health and insurance coverage (full‑time employees only).
- 401(k) retirement savings program.
- Wellbeing programs: physical, emotional, and financial support; chronic disease management for qualifying employees.
- Free training: CPR, first aid, and job‑specific training opportunities.
RHA is an equal‑opportunity employer. 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 reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process, please contact our solutions center.