Crisis Responder​/Qualified Professional​/Mobile Crisis

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Crisis Responder / Qualified Professional / Mobile Crisis 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 or Licensed Mental Health Clinician for FULL TIME Mobile Crisis Management (MCM) positions serving Henderson, Polk, and Transylvania 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 9a-1a, 3 to 4 days per week rotating. Every other week results in a 3 day weekend off.

Candidate must reside in Henderson, Polk, or Transylvania county or surrounding area.

Pay: $24.00 Bonus: $1000 Sign On Bonus Bonus is for full time employees and paid out according to training schedule.

Schedule:

Hours of position are 15 hour on call shifts, 9a-1a. Weeks rotate with 3 days one week and 4 days the next week. This results in a 3 days weekend every other week. Holiday and weekend hours are expected based on rotation.

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, PCP, and the service authorization

Candidates for the Behavioral Health Specialist role are considered “Qualified Professionals" based on the following criteria:

Education:

Bachelor Degree (Not Human Services field) & 4+ years full-time experience with population served OR…