Crisis Responder / Qualified Professional Position Available In Buncombe, North Carolina

Crisis Responder / Qualified Professional Crisis Responder / Qualified Professional locations
Asheville, NC
Burnsville, NC
Marshall, NC
time type
Full time
posted on
Posted 4 Days Ago
job requisition id
R50022
We are hiring for:
Crisis Responder / Qualified Professional

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! We are currently seeking Qualified Behavioral Health Professionals for

FULL TIME

Mobile Crisis Management (MCM) positions serving Buncombe, Madison, and Yancey counties. Applicants must meet criteria for “QP” status, LIVE

IN THE VICINITY OF ONE OF THESE THREE

COUNTIES and have a minimum of one year crisis experience (ACTT, IIHS, Inpatient treatment facility, or other service providing 24/7 crisis response duties). As part of the MCM team, you would provide crisis response services in a variety of settings (community, doctor’s offices, schools, provider offices etc.) with the goal of helping individuals in crisis to avoid inpatient hospitalization. We serve individuals of all ages and disabilities, although most commonly we work with adults that are in a mental health or substance use crisis.
This position consists of 12 hour on-call shifts from your home or the community. That means you are available to respond to a crisis event for the duration of your shift but when not engaged in an MCM activity, you are free to do what you like. The schedule for full time staff is non-traditional. Staff are on a rotation with several other staff providing services to the community. This is not an office based position. It is an on-call basis so you can work from your home or location of choice within the county. Staff are guaranteed 40 hours per week paid regardless of hours worked.
Candidate must reside in Buncombe, Madison, or Yancey county or close vicinity to these counties.

Pay:

$22.00-$24.00 per hour

Bonus:

$1000 Sign On Bonus
Bonus is for full time employees and paid out according to training schedule.

Schedule:

Hours of position are 12 hour on call shifts, 6p-6a 4 days on and 2 days off, rotating or the possibility of a set 4/5 night schedule per week. The rotating schedule results in a 4-5 day work week, dependent on the rotation. Holiday and weekend hours are expected.

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
Monitoring utilization of service to ensure that it is effective, appropriate, and within the limits set forth in both rule and the service authorization
Candidates for the Behavioral Health Specialist role are considered “Qualified Professionals” based on the following criteria:

Education:

License, Provisional License, Certificate, Registration, Permit issued by governing board regulating human service profession.
AND
Bachelor Degree (Not Human Services field) & 4+ years full-time experience with population served
OR
Bachelor Degree (in Human Services field) & 2+ years full-time experience with population served
OR
Master’s Degree or Higher & 1+ years full-time experience with population served.

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
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