Facility Crisis Specialist

Position: Facility Based Crisis Specialist
** We are hiring for:
** Facility Based Crisis Specialist
** 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!  Provides direct patient care to individuals with psychiatric disorders in the facility based crisis center;

ensures the safety and well-being of each patient; supports the maintenance of the therapeutic environment.
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* Location:

** Lenoir
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* Hours:

FT
**** Pay:** $16 per hour
** Responsibilities:
*** As a Mental Health or Substance Abuse Tech you will be responsible for providing direct patient care to individuals with psychiatric disorders in the facility based crisis center; ensuring the safety and well being of each patient; and supporting the maintenance of the therapeutic environment.
* Consistently follows the plan of care designed to meet the emotional needs of the patients, including safety level checks.
* Actively participates in the quality improvement process
* Verbalizes and demonstrates proper procedures for infection control
* Responds promptly and correctly to codes called; demonstrates proper protocols for managing aggressive patients and special precautions
** Requirements:
*** A high school diploma or GED
* 2 years’ experience working at the level of health care assistant
* Valid driver’s license and automotive insurance required
** 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.

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…