Crisis Treatment Specialist / Overnight

RHA Health Services • Asheville, NC

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Provides direct patient care to individuals with intellectual, developmental disabilities, and people facing mental health, and substance use challenges. Ensures the safety and well-being of each patient and supports the maintenance of the therapeutic environment. This role is crucial for making a real difference in the lives of the people served by RHA Health Services.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• Two years’ experience in health care work at the level of health care assistant or an associate of arts in mental health; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Experience must be in the field of mental health.
• Life experience may be substituted for work experience at the discretion of the supervisor.
• 2 years’ experience in a health care setting, some knowledge of addiction and recovery programs.

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 following the plan of care designed to meet the emotional needs of the patients, including safety level checks.
• Actively participating in the quality improvement process.
• Verbalizing and demonstrating proper procedures for infection control.
• Responding promptly and correctly to codes called.
• Demonstrating 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED