Behavioral Health Specialist III (QP)- Intensive In Home

We are hiring for: Behavioral Health Specialist III (QP)- Intensive In Home 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, at RHA Health Services! Intensive In Home QP Needed to provide services to youth at risk of removal from home and their families. Services are provided in community based setting to include home, school and other community settings.Under direct supervision of team lead, the QP will meet regularly with families, implement interventions as directed in the person centered plan, interact with community partners and document interventions. 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. Pay: $20-$24 per hour depending on experience Schedule: 40 hours per week, Flexible with some evening and weekends required based on needs of families served, on call rotation for crisis calls Location: Serving families in Caldwell and Burke Counties; Office located in Lenoir, NC Work directly with at risk youth and families to implement interventions to address mental health and substance use needs, reduce challenging behaviors, and provide referrals to other resources as needed.Other duties include: Conduct sessions in home, school and community settings. Participate in development of Person Centered Plan and implement interventions from plan during sessions. Assist with authorization process. Participate in weekly staff meetings and maintain regular communication with team lead and clinical supervisor. Provide crisis intervention strategies to ensure safety Provide referral information for families to access needed services in community On call crisis rotation Persons who meet the requirements specified for QualifiedProfessional (QP) status have the knowledge, skills, and abilities required by the population and age to be served may deliver supports within the requirements of the staff definition specified in the service definitions.Relies on supervision and direction to provide quality services. Education, Licensure, and Experience required for the position include: Must meet the requirements of a QualifiedProfessional - Bachelors degree in Human Services Field and 2 years full time experience with youth diagnosed with MH condition; Bachelors degree in non Human Services field and 4 years full time experience with population served and/or Master Degree in Human Services field and 1 year Full Time experience with population served.Physical requirements to perform essential functions of the job included: Regularly required to lift 10 lbs. Must be able to lift a minimum of 15 lbs. Must be able to pull minimum of 10 lbs. Must be able to squat, kneel, crawl, crouch, climb, and stoop. Must be able to regularly use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. Required to regularly stand and walk. Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in CPR from the floor level requiring to work on hands, knees, bending, standing and lifting.Vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision. Must be able to talk and hear 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. Candidate Account Help - Forget Login? Learn more about working at RHA Health Services At RHA Health Services, the people we serve and support are at the very center of everything we do.Throughout Georgia, New Jersey, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Tennessee, we provide high-quality care to individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities. In North Carolina and Pennsylvania, we also provide behavioral health services to support people with mental health and substance use needs and provide services for those who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing. Since 1989, we have partnered with and celebrated people achieving their personal goals, building meaningful connections, experiencing positive outcomes in health and wellness, and more.If you share our passion, there is a place for you at RHA Health Services. From inpatient care to community-based services, from in-home support to facilities of all sizes, RHA offers a range of settings where you can apply your unique skillset. Many of our employees also experience opportunities for career growth and continued education. RHA is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities and the Council on Quality and Leadership, and we are committed to providing the highest quality of care.At RHA, we believe we all deserve the chance to live our best possible lives. 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