Crisis Responder​/QP

Position: Crisis Responder / QP / $1000 Sign On Bonus
Location: Marion

## Crisis Responder / QP / $1000 Sign On Bonus Apply remote type:
Hybrid locations:
Marion, NC:
Forest City, NCtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
R62918
** We are hiring for:
** Crisis Responder / QP / $1000 Sign On Bonus
** 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 III for FULL TIME Mobile Crisis Management (MCM) positions serving Rutherford, McDowell, and Mitchell 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 15 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. The on call shift is 7a-10p, 3 to 4 days per week rotating. Every other week results in a 3 day weekend off.
** Pay:** $22.00-$24.00 per hour $1000 sign on bonus paid per company guidelines.
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* Schedule:

** 15 hour on call shifts from home/community, 7a-10p, 3 to 4 days per week. Every other week results in a 3 day weekend off.
** Position Requirements:**:
Must meet the requirements of a Qualified Professional.
* Bachelor's degree (in Human Services field) & 2+ years full-time experience with population served
* Bachelor's degree (Not Human Services field) & 4+ years full-time experience with population served
* OR* 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.
* Other duties as assigned.
** 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
** Responsibilities:
*** Provides support to individuals with mental health and/or substance use issues in home, school, workplace and community settings in accordance to the service definition.
* Focus is on assisting individuals with living independently with interventions that are strength-based and focused on promoting recovery, symptom reduction, increased coping skills, and achievement of the highest quality of life in the community.
* Facilitating relationships and serving as a link between the individuals served, the company, family, guardians, local agencies and the community
* Minimizing the negative effects of psychiatric symptoms or substance dependence that interfere with the person’s daily…