Licensed Therapist / Behavioral Health Urgent Care

Licensed Therapist / Behavioral Health Urgent Care 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! Type: Credentialed The licensed clinician is 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 licensed clinician receives training to obtain certification as a North Carolina Certified First Commitment Examiner to perform assessments for individuals under Involuntary Commitment status. Must be fully licensed in NC as an LCMHC, LCSW. Behavioral Health Urgent Care (BHUC) is an outpatient program designed to provide a safe, comfortable environment for persons experiencing a mental health, substance use, or developmental disability crisis. We have registered nurses on staff 24/7, an on-call physician, and other clinical support. Our goal is to provide holistic care and access to needed de-escalation, intervention, resolution, and prevention services for people in crisis and those in need of substance use treatment. Shift Differential 10% Weekday Nights 10% Weekend Days 15% Weekend Nights Requirements Education: 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. Licenses include LCSW, LCMHC or relevant Associate level license. Definitions: Human Service Degrees: Include Social Service, Sociology, Psychology, or other Human Service Degrees. Populations Served: Include Mentally Ill-Child, Mentally Ill-Adult, Substance Abuse-Adult, Substance Abuse-Child. Additional requirements of the Behavioral Health Specialist IV‑Licensed include: Must meet requirements of professional license. Must meet the education, experience, licensure/certification requirements specified by the service definition of the service being provided. Valid driver’s license and automotive insurance required. CPR, first aid, NCI and/or relevant certification, a plus. Job Responsibilities 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. Participating in a first responder on‑call system available to consumers and/or his/her natural support network on a 24/7/365 basis; coordinates “first response” resources according to consumer need and the PCP. 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. Ensuring that all initial and reauthorizations for services occur in a timely fashion. 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. 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. If you are ready to make a difference in the lives of people we serve and support, apply to join the team today. #J-18808-Ljbffr Dormont Manufacturing Co