Behavioral Health Support Specialist / $1000 Sign On Bonus - Remote Eligible

Behavioral Health Support Specialist

We are hiring for: Behavioral Health Support Specialist with a $1000 sign on bonus

Type: Regular

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!

We are hiring for: Psychiatric Rehabilitation Specialist/Therapist Type: Regular / Full-Time

If you are a positive and compassionate professional looking for a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of people living with mental health challenges, join our team at RHA Health Services! As a Psychiatric Rehabilitation Specialist, you will provide support to individuals with severe and persistent mental illness in a residential setting. Your work will be strength-based and focused on promoting recovery, reducing symptoms, building coping skills, and helping each individual achieve the highest possible level of independence and community functioning. This role works under supervision and direction to ensure the delivery of high-quality, person-centered services.

Pay: $21.00/hour

Schedule: Monday – Friday 8a-4p with some flexibility on hours

Bonus: $1,000 paid in 3 increments over the course of the first year (for full time employees)

Position Requirements:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree (in Human Services field)
• Licensure or experience in CPRP is preferred, but we are willing to train the right candidate.

Responsibilities:

• Provides support to individuals with mental health issues in home and in occasional community settings.
• Utilize psychiatric rehabilitation principles to help individuals on their recovery journey through various programming options
• Focus is on assisting individuals with living independently with interventions that are strength-based and focused on promoting recovery, symptom reduction, increased coping skills, and achievement of the highest quality of life in the community.
• Facilitating relationships and serving as a link between the individuals served, the company, family, guardians, local agencies and the community
• Minimizing the negative effects of psychiatric symptoms that interfere with the person's daily living and personal development, providing supportive counseling
• Supporting the client in the development of various skill building activities, including: daily and community living skills, socialization skills, adaptation skills, and behavior and anger management
• Working closely with other clinical/professional staff to maintain communication and providing feedback, standardizing procedures and expediting service implementation

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.