RHA Health Services, LLC·Burlington, North Carolina
The licensed clinician will complete triage, assessment, and disposition determination for individuals experiencing a mental health or substance use crisis within the Behavioral Health Urgent Care facility. Responsibilities also include facilitating relationships, providing supportive counseling, supporting skill development, and participating in a 24/7 first responder on-call system.
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 licensed clinician is a part of a clinical team that completes triage, assessment, and disposition determination for individuals that are experiencing a mental health or substance use crisis in the Behavioral Health Urgent Care facility. The licensed clinician is provided with training to obtain certification as a North Carolina Certified First Commitment Examiner to perform assessments for individuals under Involuntary Commitment status. MUST be FULLY licensed in NC as an LCMHC, LCSW.
Behavioral Health Urgent Care (BHUC) is an outpatient program designed to provide a safe and comfortable environment for persons experiencing a mental health, substance use or developmental disability crisis. We have registered nurses on staff 24/7, an on-call physician, and other clinical support. Our goal is to provide holistic care and access to needed de-escalation, intervention, resolution and prevention services for people in crisis and those in need of substance use treatment.
Master’s Degree or Higher & 1+ years full-time experience with population served.
License, Provisional License, Certificate, Registration, Permit issued by governing board regulating human service profession.
Licenses include LCSW, LCMHC or relevant Associate level 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)
Positions that require driving Proof of driver's license, driver's insurance, and vehicle, IF required for providing transportation for individuals.
*contract/contingent workers and interns do not qualify for any of the above
EEO Statement RHA is an equal opportunity employer. In addition, we provide reasonable accommodation to qualified employees who have protected disabilities to the extent required by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process, please contact our solutions center.
At RHA Health Services, we help individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, mental health and/or substance use needs live their best lives. Our mission is to provide a safe and healthy environment while creating opportunities for personal outcomes.
For over 30 years, the people we serve and support have remained at the very center of everything we do. RHA currently provides services in North Carolina, Georgia, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and New Jersey.
If you are ready to make a difference in the lives of people we serve and support apply to join the team today.
Market context
Behavioral health employers in North Carolina often look for licensed or credentialed clinicians, and this role requires registration with the North Carolina Substance Abuse Professional Certification board. These positions can be competitive because employers may prefer a bachelor’s degree and want candidates who can work within treatment, documentation, and care coordination expectations. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, and confirm your credential status before applying.