Residential Treatment Specialist

RHA Health Services • Asheville, NC

6h • Onsite

About The Position

RHA Health Services is hiring a Residential Treatment Specialist (also referred to as a Treatment Specialist or Behavioral Health Tech) for Mary Benson House. The role provides direct care to residents with psychiatric and/or substance use disorders in a residential setting, supporting their safety, well-being, treatment, and daily needs. Mary Benson House provides 24-hour housing and substance abuse treatment for adult pregnant and/or parenting women and their children from birth to five years old in Western North Carolina. The position provides overnight coverage three nights per week in 12-hour shifts.

The Treatment Specialist helps maintain a therapeutic environment and provides individual and group support as appropriate. Support may include meal preparation, childcare, transportation, and general assistance to residents. The role calls for a caring, patient, fair, and supportive person with positive motivational coaching, training, listening, and communication skills.

Requirements

• High school graduation and two years of experience in health care work at the health care assistant level; or an associate of arts in mental health; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Experience must be in substance abuse and/or mental health.
• Certification in CPR and first aid.
• Two years of experience in a health care setting.
• Some knowledge of addiction and recovery programs.
• Valid North Carolina driver’s license.
• Complete required pre-employment screening, including criminal background checks, registry checks, drug testing, education verification, and other credentialing based on position requirements.
• For positions requiring driving: provide proof of driver’s license, driver’s insurance, and a vehicle if required to transport individuals.
• Provide proof of employment history or references if required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care to residents as delegated by the house manager, program director, or supervisor.
• Perform or assist residents with activities of daily living consistently and according to policy and standards.
• Monitor residents’ self-administration of medication.
• Assist residents and children with nutritional needs.
• Observe residents and communicate significant changes or reactions to care to the treatment team.
• Anticipate and meet residents’ needs.
• Follow each resident’s plan of care to meet emotional needs, including conducting safety-level checks as appropriate.
• Communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, with residents, families, and coworkers.
• Demonstrate positive consumer-relations behaviors and attitudes.
• Assist other staff members as needed.
• Help maintain the therapeutic environment and provide individual and group support, including meal preparation, childcare, transportation, and general resident support.

Benefits

• Payactiv early access to earned wages before payday.
• Employee perks and discount program.
• Paid time off for full-time employees only.
• Health and insurance benefits for full-time employees only.
• 401(k) retirement savings program.
• Wellbeing programs covering physical, emotional, and financial well-being.
• Chronic disease management programs for hypertension and diabetes for qualifying employees.
• Free CPR, first aid, and job-specific training opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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