Provide clinical assessments and therapy sessions for adults with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders. Coordinate care with interdisciplinary teams, families, and community resources to ensure social determinants of health are met.
Requirements summary
Requires a valid North Carolina license (LCAS, LCAS-A, or CADC) and at least 2 years of experience in behavioral health. Must possess a valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and pass comprehensive background and drug screenings.
professional certificateCrisis InterventionIndividual TherapyInterdisciplinary CollaborationFamily TherapyDischarge PlanningMental Health CounselingClinical AssessmentSubstance Use TreatmentPerson-Centered PlanningRelapse PreventionCase CoordinationBehavioral Interviewing
Job description
We are hiring for
Behavioral
Health
Licensed
Clinical
Addiction
Specialist
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! SIGN ON BONUS- $3000 Community Support Team- LCAS or LCAS- A needed to join the fast paced, community based team serving adults with MH and SU diagnosis. Team member conducts services in the home, community and other non office based settings. The position of Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist calls for a licensed professional clinician with direct experience and skill in treating a range of behavioral health and substance use needs. The position requires an individual who is able to treat and be successful at assessing and treating co-occurring disorders including mental illness, personality disorders, and challenges in primary or secondary support systems. The position of Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist includes active engagement and coordination of care with internal resources including psychiatry and community support as well as external bodies including the legal system, families, and social support agencies. The position may call for back-up to the team lead and/or other therapists as needed. The position requires the individual to be an active and positive member of the clinical team. Based on setting, special skills and/or work with specific populations will be required. Relies on knowledge, experience, and judgment to provide quality services with very little supervision and direction. Must be an individual that holds a license issued by the governing board regulating a human service profession.
Pay
$55,000-$65,000 depending on experience and licensure; phone stipend or use of company phone
Schedule: Flexible; 40 hour week; rotating on call required
Location:
Caldwell and
Burke
Counties
Job
Responsibilities: Serves as part of the interdisciplinary team (CST) to best help service users, including behavioral health specialists, registered nurses, quality assurance specialists, paraprofessionals and the Clinical Director. Running individual, family therapy sessions. Developing person-centered plans with individuals Completion of comprehensive clinical assessments Oversee the discharge planning process Facilitating relationships between RHA, service user families/legal guardians and various social service community resources, such as food stamp and housing assistance, healthcare, job training and placement and substance abuse support groups Excellent communicator and listener with strong therapeutic skills who works well as part of an interdisciplinary team and runs open and productive therapy sessions. Excel at behavioral interviewing techniques to uncover service user needs and be able to anticipate these needs. Assessing substance use needs and developing relapse preventions Linkage and referral to treatment to include detox and long term residential treatment Knowledge of community resources that may impact social determinants of health Travel amongst several counties to provide home visits and coordination of care to ensure social determinant of health needs are met. On call rotation required- currently every 8-12 weeks depending on staffing patterns
Benefits
Paid Time Off
Health Insurance
Sign On Bonus
401(k) Retirement Savings Program
Wellbeing Programs
Employee Perks And Discount Program
Chronic Disease Management Programs
Free CPR Training
First Aid Training
Job-Specific Training
Payactiv Early Wage Access
Job
Requirements: Valid licensure to provide mental/behavioral healthcare in the state of
North
Carolina
License include: LCAS, LCAS-A, CADC in North Carolina *Clinical supervision is provided. Minimum 2 years experience working with individuals with mental and/or behavioral health issues Valid driver’s license, auto insurance and reliable transportation Ability to pass a drug screen and background check
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) Positions that require driving Proof of driver's license, driver's insurance, and vehicle, IF required for providing transportation for individuals.
We offer the following benefits to employees:
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 *contract/contingent workers and interns do not qualify for any of the above benefits 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.
About
RHA: 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. Candidate Account Help - Forget Login? Learn more about working at RHA Health Services At RHA Health Services, the people we serve and support are at the very center of everything we do. Throughout Georgia, New Jersey, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Tennessee, we provide high-quality care to individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities. In North Carolina and Pennsylvania, we also provide behavioral health services to support people with mental health and substance use needs and provide services for those who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing. Since 1989, we have partnered with and celebrated people achieving their personal goals, building meaningful connections, experiencing positive outcomes in health and wellness, and more. If you share our passion, there is a place for you at RHA Health Services. From inpatient care to community-based services, from in-home support to facilities of all sizes, RHA offers a range of settings where you can apply your unique skillset. Many of our employees also experience opportunities for career growth and continued education. RHA is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities and the Council on Quality and Leadership, and we are committed to providing the highest quality of care. At RHA, we believe we all deserve the chance to live our best possible lives. We want you to join our team of compassionate professionals. To learn more, visit rhahealth.org or email us at careers@rhanet.org. RHA Health Services – Where Compassion Meets Career.
