LCAS Associate/LCAS $2,000 Sign-on Bonus

RHA Health Services, LLC • Wilson, NC

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

We are hiring for: LCAS Associate/LCAS $2,000 Sign-on Bonus Type: Credentialed 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! The Mental Health Professional (family based) is the lead member of a multidisciplinary team and is responsible for treatment plan development. The Mental Health Professional serves as team leader providing team and individually delivered therapy and case management to children and their families in the home and/or community. Therapists work with the child and family to improve overall family attachments and cohesion, self-regulation, and anchor a support system. This position is required to work hours that coincide with client schedules, including day, evening, and/or weekend hours. Within the ACT/LTSR programs they facilitate group and individual mental health services with adults. Focusing on psychoeducation, affordable housing, employment, and psychiatric services MHP’s assist individuals in remaining out of inpatient care setting by assisting in maintaining stability within their communities

Requirements

• Graduate Degree in psychiatry, psychology, social work, nursing, education, rehabilitation, or any graduate degree in the field of human services; OR (ACT/FB) Registered Nurse with five years’ experience in the mental health field, plus have certification by the Department of Public Welfare, Office of Mental Health (OMH), as a mental health family-based worker; OR Bachelor’s Degree in psychology, sociology, social work, nursing, rehabilitation, education, pre-med, theology, anthropology, or any degree in the field of human services, plus certification by the Pennsylvania Certification Board as a mental health family-based worker(Family Based only)
• Minimum of two years’ experience in a CASSP System Program (family based only)
• Minimum of 1 year of clinical or rehabilitation experience working with adults with severe and persistent mental illness, internship and/or practicum experience are considered experience if conducted in a clinical inpatient or outpatient setting (ACT only)
• Valid driver’s license
• 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

• Participated in 3-year Ecosystemic Structural Family Therapy training program through Philadelphia Child and Family Training Center (family based only)
• Provide training to staff and clients regarding Fair Housing Act, American with Disabilities Act, and/or other state or federal legislation regarding safe and affordable housing for persons with disabilities (ACT only)

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains positive relationships with key stakeholders.
• Ensures stakeholder satisfaction with the company by maintaining proactive, responsive communication.
• Maintains regular, proactive communication with key stakeholder groups, and builds new relationships as needed to further the company’s mission and vision.
• Develop meaningful relationships and collaborative with external resources for community linkage and aftercare planning.
• Directs Communication with Management and Executives.
• Establishes and maintains frequent and regular communication with Program Director, Program Coordinator and Operations Director as needed.
• Report treatment difficulties to supervisor.
• Identifies and executes on growth opportunities.
• Ability to acknowledge and establish areas of personal and professional growth in annual evaluations.
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Must possess strong interpersonal skills to establish and maintain effective working relationships with client, child, parent/guardian, treatment team members, and other personnel involved in treatment.
• Must possess ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with children, families, and staff from a variety of cultures and social backgrounds.
• Must have knowledge of various therapy techniques and counseling strategies applicable to serving complex family systems.
• Must have knowledge of child development and common behavioral disorders exhibited by children/adolescents and adults with persistent mental health challenges.
• Must have strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Must display professional attitude.
• Must display empathy, active listening skills, critical thinking/problem solving skills
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Provide team (60%) and individually (40%) delivered therapy to children and their families in the home and/or the community. (family based only)
• Provide individual/group therapy treatment in office and in the community, setting using a stage-based model (ACT only)
• Serve as lead clinician and provide clinical guidance to Mental Health Worker. (family based only)
• Utilize safe crisis prevention techniques as deemed appropriate.
• Document treatment data/results that are clinically relevant on progress notes and submit in a timely manner (within 24 hours of each encounter).
• Complete client intake paperwork/assessments per company/program guidelines
• Complete recurrent assessments within the regulated timeframes
• Assist/participate in client psychiatric evaluations and medication checks, understanding symptomology and managing symptoms.
• training new staff and acting as a lead therapist.
• Uses personal influence to encourage and support mental health workers on their caseloads.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and other miscellaneous meetings, as necessary.
• Collaborate with other providers to secure appropriate aftercare/discharge services and community linkages supports during the course of treatment (county, housing, MH/MR, and all other providers involved)
• Develop, implement, evaluate, and revise treatment goals and plans in collaboration with client and team members in accordance with regulated timeframes.
• Assist clients in finding safe and affordable housing (ACT only)
• Coordinate detoxification services with external inpatient service providers and establish linkage to self-help programs as needed.
• Assist clients in budgeting and daily living skills to maintain stability in home and community settings.
• Transport clients when necessary

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