Fulltime

RHA Health Services, LLC•Asheville, NC

2d•$17

About The Position

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! Provides direct patient care to individuals with psychiatric disorders in the facility based crisis center; ensures the safety and well-being of each patient; supports the maintenance of the therapeutic environment. Responsibilities: As a Mental Health or Substance Abuse Tech you will be responsible for providing direct patient care to individuals with psychiatric disorders in the facility based crisis center; ensuring the safety and well being of each patient; and supporting the maintenance of the therapeutic environment. Consistently follows the plan of care designed to meet the emotional needs of the patients, including safety level checks. Actively participates in the quality improvement process Verbalizes and demonstrates proper procedures for infection control Responds promptly and correctly to codes called; demonstrates proper protocols for managing aggressive patients and special precautions

Requirements

A high school diploma or GED
2 years’ experience working at the level of health care assistant
Valid driver’s license and automotive insurance required
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)
Proof of driver's license, driver's insurance, and vehicle, IF required for providing transportation for individuals.

Responsibilities

providing direct patient care to individuals with psychiatric disorders in the facility based crisis center
ensuring the safety and well being of each patient
supporting the maintenance of the therapeutic environment
Consistently follows the plan of care designed to meet the emotional needs of the patients, including safety level checks.
Actively participates in the quality improvement process
Verbalizes and demonstrates proper procedures for infection control
Responds promptly and correctly to codes called
demonstrates proper protocols for managing aggressive patients and special precautions

Benefits

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

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