Qualified Professional / QP / Facility Based Crisis

RHA Health Services, LLC; Georgia; On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Early access to earned wages

Employee perks and discount program

Health/Insurance

401(k) retirement savings program

Training opportunities

Job summary

RHA Health Services, LLC is hiring a Qualified Professional for a full-time position focused on supporting adults facing intellectual/developmental disabilities and mental health issues. This role is based in a community facility and requires providing comprehensive support and developing recovery strategies.

Candidates must hold relevant degrees and licenses, with specific experience in the human services field. RHA values inclusivity and offers various employee benefits, including health insurance and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a Human Services field and ≥2 years full-time experience with the population served.
• Valid license or certification in human services.
• Experience working with mentally ill and substance abuse populations.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to individuals with mental health and/or substance use issues.
• Assist clients in developing daily living skills.
• Plan crisis and recovery strategies.
• Collaborate with clinical staff for service implementation.

Skills

Support individuals with mental health issues

Crisis intervention

Counseling

Case management

Skill-building activities

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Services

Master’s degree

Job description

We are hiring a Qualified Professional (QP) / Facility Based Crisis (FBC) staff member for a regular full‑time role at RHA Health Services.

The position focuses on providing comprehensive support to adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities, mental health, and substance use challenges in a community‑based facility that serves as an alternative to inpatient hospitalization.

Job Details

• Location: On‑Site
• Shift: 8‑12 hour shifts (1st, 2nd, and 3rd)
• Shift differential: 10% on weekday nights, 15% on weekend days, 10% on weekend nights

Responsibilities

• Provide support to individuals with mental health and/or substance use issues in home, school, workplace, and community settings.
• Assist clients in developing daily living, socialization, adaptation, and anger/behavior management skills.
• Plan crisis and substance‑use recovery strategies and foster leisure interests.
• Minimize the negative effects of psychiatric symptoms or substance dependence that interfere with daily living.
• Offer supportive counseling and psychoeducational guidance.
• Develop and implement skill‑building activities tailored to each client.
• Perform case‑management functions, linking and arranging for services and referrals.
• Collaborate with clinical and professional staff to maintain communication, provide feedback, standardize procedures, and expedite service implementation.
• All other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements

• Meet the qualifications of a Qualified Professional.
• Bachelor’s degree in a Human Services field and ≥2 years full‑time experience with the population served.
• Bachelor’s degree in a non‑Human Services field with ≥4 years full‑time experience, OR Master’s degree or higher with ≥1 year full‑time experience.
• Valid license, provisional license, certificate, registration, or permit issued by the governing board regulating the human service profession.
• Definitions: Human Service degrees include Social Service, Sociology, Psychology, or other related fields. Populations served include Mentally Ill – Child, Mentally Ill – Adult, Substance Abuse – Adult, and Substance Abuse – Child.
• Other duties as assigned.

Pre‑Employment Screening

• Complete criminal background check (name checked in the OIG exclusions database, Child Abuse Registry, and Offenders Against Individuals with Developmental Disabilities).
• Drug testing.
• Education verification and credentialing based on position requirements.
• Proof of employment history or references (if required).
• If assigning driving responsibilities: proof of driver’s license, drivers’ insurance, and vehicle.

Benefits

• Payactiv: early access to earned wages before payday.
• Employee perks and discount program.
• Paid Time Off (full‑time employees only).
• Health/Insurance (full‑time employees only).
• 401(k) retirement savings program.
• Well‑being programs: Physical, emotional, and financial chronic disease management 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. We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified employees with protected disabilities in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need accommodation to participate in the application process, please contact our solutions center.