Paraprofessional / Psychosocial Rehabilitation / PSR Position Available In Union, North Carolina

Paraprofessional / Psychosocial Rehabilitation / PSR Paraprofessional / Psychosocial Rehabilitation / PSR locations
Monroe, NC
time type
Full time
posted on
Posted 11 Days Ago
job requisition id
R50030
We are hiring for:
Paraprofessional / Psychosocial Rehabilitation / PSR

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! Provides support to individuals with Mental Health or Substance Abuse issues in clinics, residential, school, workplace and community settings. These interventions are strength-based and focused on promoting recovery, symptom reduction, increased coping skills, and achievement of the highest level of functioning in the community. Relies on direction and supervision to provide quality services.
Job Responsibilities
Responsible for the implementation and monitoring and revision to the Person Centered Plan in conjunction with the interdisciplinary healthcare team.
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
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
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

Requirements:

The Behavioral Health Specialist I is defined as an individual who has a GED or high school diploma
Minimum of one year documented experience with the population to be served or with the type of service being provided preferred.
Valid driver’s license and automotive insurance required
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 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