Contingent Worker Psychologist

RHA Health Services, LLC•Greenville, NC

About The Position

RHA Health Services is seeking Psychologist interested in joining our clinical team! Our Psychologist provides provides quality individual and specific habilitative training activities to maximize the independent functioning of each people supported while minimizing the individual’s challenging behaviors. The Psychologist is responsible for: Develops Behavior Support Programs for people supported with high frequency, high intensity challenging behaviors identified by the interdisciplinary team, including an emphasis on strategies for teaching alternate adaptive behaviors as well as strategies for reducing the frequency and intensity of challenging behaviors. Counsels and assists people supported in developing and maintaining important relationships with peers, friends and family members. Works closely with the clinical/professional management staff to maintain communication and provide feedback, standardize procedures, expedite implementation of the Person Centered Plan and work-flow and to improve effectiveness of direct support staff. Supports staff in all service sites by addressing their concerns of people supported behavior challenges in a timely fashion Ensures accurate calculation of data for monthly progress notes and review of all behavior data. Completes thorough analysis of data and relates results to past performance.

Requirements

Master’s Degree in Psychology from an accredited college or university required.
Prefer background in Human Services with hands-on clinical experience and training dealing with the IDD population or related experience may also qualify.
Experience in conducting generalized evaluations and assessments for diverse groups (multi-handicapped, dual diagnosis, severe and profound MR, emotionally disturbed, etc.)
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.

Nice To Haves

Experience with the population served preferred.
Prefer background in Human Services with hands-on clinical experience and training dealing with the MR/DD population or related experience may also qualify.

Responsibilities

Develops Behavior Support Programs for people supported with high frequency, high intensity challenging behaviors identified by the interdisciplinary team, including an emphasis on strategies for teaching alternate adaptive behaviors as well as strategies for reducing the frequency and intensity of challenging behaviors.
Counsels and assists people supported in developing and maintaining important relationships with peers, friends and family members.
Works closely with the clinical/professional management staff to maintain communication and provide feedback, standardize procedures, expedite implementation of the Person Centered Plan and work-flow and to improve effectiveness of direct support staff.
Supports staff in all service sites by addressing their concerns of people supported behavior challenges in a timely fashion
Ensures accurate calculation of data for monthly progress notes and review of all behavior data.
Completes thorough analysis of data and relates results to past performance.

Benefits

Competitive market based pay
Competitive compensation program including regular performance feedback and coaching
Healthcare insurance: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Voluntary Benefits, Employee Assistance Program, Telemed and Pharmacy Insurance,
Health Advocate service which assists employees find doctors, schedule appointments, estimate costs, answer medical/prescription questions, resolve medical claims issues and basically does the leg-work for employees
Offering free diabetic medication and supplies
401(k) retirement savings program with Wells Fargo
Paid Time Off
Company sponsored Life and AD&D Insurance
Extensive Wellness Programs including company paid scholarships for healthy weight management and nicotine cessation, several wellness challenges and rewards through the year.
Free Annual Health Screening and wellness coaching event.
Discounted medical premiums for nicotine free employees.
Free CPR, first aid and job specific training opportunities
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!
Wellbeing Programs: Physical, Emotional and Financial
Chronic Disease management programs for hypertension and diabetes (for qualifying employees)