Mental Health Therapist / Crisis Center

RHA Health Services, LLC; Lenoir (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Payactiv

Health insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k)

Wellbeing programs

Training opportunities

Job summary

RHA Health Services in North Carolina is seeking a Mental Health Therapist for our Behavioral Health Urgent Care center to provide crisis assessments and brief interventions.

You will work with an interdisciplinary team to triage, plan care, and make clinical recommendations while maintaining safety and a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Preferred licensure: LCSW/LCMHC/LMFT/LCAS or related associate license.

Responsibilities

• Provide crisis assessments and direct patient care for individuals with psychiatric or substance use disorders.
• Triage and complete crisis assessments to guide treatment decisions.
• Offer clinical recommendations and coordinate case management.
• Demonstrate de-escalation skills and maintain a safe therapeutic environment.

Skills

Crisis assessment

De-escalation

Case management

Direct patient care

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

Licensing: LCSW/LCMHC/LMFT/LCAS or related associate license

Job description

We are hiring for:Mental Health Therapist / Crisis CenterType:CredentialedIf 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!Behavioral Health Urgent Care Setting- Behavioral Health Therapist Needed.If you are a positive and personable individual looking for a satisfying and challenging opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of people facing mental health and substance use challenges, join our team at RHA Health Services!This position is a member of an interdisciplinary team that provides crisis assessment and referrals for individuals with behavioral health diagnosis or substance use disorders.Behavioral Health Urgent Care:Offering crisis stabilization and emergency care for people experiencing a mental health or substance use/addiction crisis and services for individuals who desire immediate access to assessment, treatment and support for behavioral health needs.Schedule: 3 - 12 hour shifts (Day Shift)Pay Rate: Depending on experience and licensure.Licensed Clinical Professional Starting at $28/hourNo on call expectation!No productivity requirement!Supportive and positive work environmentShift Diff for nights and weekendsRHA Behavioral Health Services is in need of dedicated and compassionate Mental Health Therapist to join our interdisciplinary healthcare team, to provide services at our Behavioral Health Urgent Care center. In this dynamic role you will provide assessments, care and treatments for clients while adhering to RHA's standards of care.Additionally, you will work with a team providing a high level of patient care. If you’re looking for an opportunity to truly make a difference in the lives of the people that you serve then consider RHA Behavioral Health Services where we put people first!Job ResponsibilitiesAs a Mental Health Therapist you will be responsible for providing direct patient care to individuals with psychiatric disorders and substance use disorders in the crisis center; ensuring the safety and well being of each patient; and supporting the maintenance of the therapeutic environment.Additional responsibilities of the Mental Health Therapist include:TriageComplete crisis assessmentProvide clinical recommendations and case managementDemonstrate de-escalation skills and solution focused approachIVC First evaluationsEducation, Licensure, and Experience required for the position include:Preferred experience: LCSW, LCMHC, LMFT, LCAS, or relevant associate level licenseValid driver’s license and automotive insurance requiredCrisis experience requiredPre-employment screening:Complete criminal backgroundName checked in the registries. (OIG exclusions database, Child Abuse Registry, and Offenders Against Individuals with Developmental Disabilities)Drug testingEducation 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.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, and Tennessee.Growth Horizons and Salisbury Behavioral Health are now a part of RHA Health Services.If you are ready to make a difference in the lives of people we serve and support apply to join the team today.Pre-employment screening:Complete criminal backgroundName checked in the registries. (OIG exclusions database, Child Abuse Registry, and Offenders Against Individuals with Developmental Disabilities)Drug testingEducation 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 programWellbeing Programs: Physical, Emotional and FinancialChronic 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 benefitsEEO 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.