Community Crisis Response Clinician

RHA Health Services, LLC • Asheville, NC

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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! $5,000 Sign-On Bonus Are you a licensed clinician who thrives in high-impact situations and wants to make a real difference when families need it most? RHA Health Services is seeking a skilled and compassionate Licensed Clinical Therapist to provide short-term, intensive crisis stabilization services to children and families in the community. This is not a desk-based therapy role — this is hands-on, relationship-driven, real-world clinical work where your expertise directly changes outcomes. What You’ll Do As a Crisis Response Clinician, you will: Provide short-term crisis therapy (up to 8 weeks) following a behavioral health crisis Deliver services in home and community settings Conduct comprehensive clinical assessments and develop service recommendations Support children and families in building: Coping and emotional regulation skills Behavior and anger management strategies Daily living and community functioning skills Develop and implement person-centered treatment plans Facilitate discharge planning and transition support Coordinate care with psychiatry, community partners, schools, legal systems, and natural supports Participate in a rotating on-call crisis response system (8am–11pm) You will work alongside a dynamic team of clinicians, Qualified Professionals, and Family Partners to provide coordinated, high-quality behavioral health interventions. Why This Role Stands Out ✔ Short-term, focused crisis work with measurable impact ✔ Collaborative interdisciplinary team environment ✔ Community-based, relationship-centered approach ✔ Opportunity to work independently while supported by strong clinical leadership ✔ $5,000 Sign-On Bonus ✔ Competitive salary Schedule Flexible clinician-driven scheduling Includes evening availability Rotating on-call coverage (8am–11pm, 7 days/week)

Requirements

• A licensed clinician who:
• Is confident assessing and treating co-occurring disorders (mental illness, personality disorders, substance use)
• Can work independently with minimal supervision
• Has strong crisis assessment and de-escalation skills
• Communicates effectively with families, courts, schools, and community providers
• Thrives in fast-paced, unpredictable environments
• Values teamwork and reflective collaboration
• Must meet criteria for one of the following: LCSW LCMHC LCSWA LCMHCA
• Must hold active licensure (or provisional licensure) through the governing board regulating a human service profession and maintain continuing education requirements.
• Lift up to 40 lbs and pull up to 25 lbs
• Squat, kneel, crouch, climb, and stoop
• Perform CPR from floor level
• Stand and walk regularly
• Maintain visual and auditory acuity

Responsibilities

• Provide short-term crisis therapy (up to 8 weeks) following a behavioral health crisis
• Deliver services in home and community settings
• Conduct comprehensive clinical assessments and develop service recommendations
• Support children and families in building: Coping and emotional regulation skills Behavior and anger management strategies Daily living and community functioning skills
• Develop and implement person-centered treatment plans
• Facilitate discharge planning and transition support
• Coordinate care with psychiatry, community partners, schools, legal systems, and natural supports
• Participate in a rotating on-call crisis response system (8am–11pm)

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed