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RHA Health Services, LLC

Licensed Clinician / Behavioral Health Urgent Care/Full Time

RHA Health Services, LLC, Asheville, North Carolina, us, 28814

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Licensed Clinician / Behavioral Health Urgent Care / Full Time We are hiring for this role at RHA Health Services. 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!

Type:

Regular

Schedule:

Full Time, including all weekends; No on call

Pay:

$27.00 starting hourly rate;

$5000 sign on bonus

License:

Associate-level license accepted

Role Overview:

Provides support to individuals experiencing a Mental Health (MH) or Substance Abuse crisis in an office‑based setting. The position includes behavioral health assessment, crisis counseling, and linkage to treatment options within a supportive team setting. Interventions are strength‑based and focused on promoting recovery, symptom reduction, increased coping skills, and achievement of the highest level of functioning in the community.

Job Responsibilities

Facilitate relationships and serve as a link between the company, parents, guardians, local agencies and the community.

Minimize the negative effects of psychiatric symptoms or substance dependence that interfere with the recipient’s daily living, providing supportive counseling.

Support the client in the development of skill‑building activities, including daily and community living skills, socialization skills, adaptation skills, and behavior and anger management.

Participate in a first responder on‑call system available to consumers and/or their natural support network on a 24/7/365 basis; coordinate first‑response resources according to consumer need and PCP.

Perform case‑management functions of linking and arranging for services and referrals.

Work closely with other clinical/professional staff to maintain communication, provide feedback, standardize procedures and expedite PCP implementation.

Ensure all initial and re‑authorizations for services occur in a timely fashion.

Monitor utilization of services to ensure that it is effective, appropriate, and within the limits set forth in both rule, PCP, and the service authorization.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree (not Human Services field) & 4+ years full‑time experience with the population served OR

Bachelor’s Degree (in Human Services field) & 2+ years full‑time experience with the population served OR

Master’s Degree or higher & 1+ year full‑time experience with the population served.

License, provisional license, certificate, registration, or permit issued by governing board regulating human service profession.

Valid driver’s license and automotive insurance required.

CPR, first aid, NCI or relevant certification a plus.

Additional Job Requirements

Must meet Qualified Professional requirements.

Must meet the education, experience, licensure/certification requirements specified by the service definition of the service being provided.

Pre‑Employment Screening

Complete criminal background.

Name checked in registries (OIG exclusions database, Child Abuse Registry, 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 transportation.

Benefits

Payactiv: early access to money earned from hours already worked.

Employee perks and discount program.

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 (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.

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