Mental Health Therapist / CST Team Lead

We are hiring for :

Mental Health Therapist / CST Team Lead

Type : Regular

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!

The position of Licensed Clinical Professional calls for a licensed professional clinician with direct experience and skill in treating a range of behavioral health issues.

The position requires an individual who is able to treat and be successfully at assessing and treating co-occurring disorders including mental illness, personality disorders, and challenges in primary or secondary support systems.

The position of Clinical Professional includes active engagement and coordination of care with internal resources including psychiatry and community support as well as external bodies including the legal system, families, and social support agencies.

The position may call for back-up to the program director and or other therapists as needed. The position requires the individual to be an active and positive member of the clinical team.

Based on setting, special skills and / or work with specific populations will be required. Relies on knowledge, experience, and judgment to provide quality services with very little supervision and direction.

Must be an individual that holds a license issued by the governing board regulating a human service profession. Some services may require additional experience, licensure, or education.

We are hiring CST Team Lead cover Madison and Yancey Counties

If you are looking for a fulfilling opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of people facing mental health, and substance abuse challenges, then join our team at RHA Health Services!

The Position : We’re looking for LCMHC or LCSW (Associate licenses welcome).

Starting Pay : $66,000 - $72,000 DOE and Licensure

Licensure Supervision as a part of the benefits package,

Schedule : Flexibility with designing own schedule based on caseload needs, including some on-call weekends

Working in the community

Position Requirements :

Active NC license as an LCSW, LCSW-A, LCMHC, or LCMHC-A

Working with a variety of client needs based on clinical necessity

This position requires woring knowledge of wide range of mental health and substance use diagnoses

Ability to manage a team and work toward company goals

Strong interpersonal skills and management experience preferred

Community engagement and willingness to network with community based organizations within the area for referral sources and referral placements

Ability to problem solve within parameters of a licensed clinician

Must be an individual who is able to work independently with supervision and support

This position necessitates fluency in coordination of care with internal and external resources within the community, to include;

psychiatry, community support, primary care, outpatient mental health and substance use services, and inpatient mental health and substance use treatment

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

Coordinating transition to another level / type of care for the client

The Location : RHA Health Services is based in Marshall, NC / Burnsville, NC

Why Should You Apply?

Ability to help others and make a difference

Ability to work as a valued member of a dedicated team, enabling people RHA supports to identify and achieve personal goals, experience, meaningful days, participated in the community, and live more independently.

A great deal of on-the-job training provides the opportunity to grow clinically.

Reasonable hours with a flexible schedule.

Opportunities for on-the-job training include :

Clinical Supervision

CEU assistance

CPR training

Job specific clinical trainings

About RHA Health Services :

At RHA we are all about people both the people we serve and support and each member of our team. We provide support and services to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I / DD) and mental health and substance use needs.

We focus on helping people live their best lives through setting and reaching personal goals, forming and sustaining meaningful community connections and relationships, achieving positive outcomes in health and wellness, and more.

If you are ready to make a difference in the lives of the people we serve and support, then apply to join the RHA team today!

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.

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

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.