Behavioral Health Specialist
About The Position
RHA Health Services is hiring a Behavioral Health Specialist to support individuals with mental health or substance abuse issues in facility and community settings. The role uses strength-based interventions to promote recovery, reduce symptoms, increase coping skills, and help people achieve the highest possible level of functioning in the community. The specialist relies on direction and supervision to provide quality services. RHA Health Services supports people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, mental health needs, and substance use needs. Its mission is to provide a safe and healthy environment while creating opportunities for personal outcomes. The organization has provided services for over 30 years and operates in North Carolina, Georgia, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and New Jersey.
Requirements
- Complete pre-employment criminal background screening.
- Pass name checks in the OIG exclusions database, Child Abuse Registry, and Offenders Against Individuals with Developmental Disabilities registry.
- Complete drug testing and education verification, along with other credentialing based on position requirements.
- Provide proof of employment history or references, if required.
- For positions requiring driving, provide proof of a driver’s license, driver’s insurance, and a vehicle if required to transport individuals.
Responsibilities
- Implement interventions outlined in the PCP through skills-development, educational, and prevocational activities, including community living, personal care, social relationships, leisure, education, and work-habit development.
- Facilitate relationships and serve as a link between the company, parents, guardians, friends, peers, local agencies, and the community.
- Minimize the negative effects of psychiatric symptoms or substance dependence that interfere with recipients’ daily living and personal development.
- Support clients in developing daily and community living, socialization, adaptation, and symptom- or behavior-management skills.
- Work closely with other clinical and professional staff to maintain communication, provide feedback, standardize procedures, and expedite PCP implementation.
Benefits
- Payactiv early access to earned wages before payday
- Employee perks and discount program
- Paid time off for full-time employees
- Health insurance for full-time employees
- 401(k) retirement savings program
- Physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing programs
- Chronic disease management programs for hypertension and diabetes for qualifying employees
- Free CPR, first aid, and job-specific training opportunities
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
