Paraprofessional​/Psychosocial Rehabilitation​/PSR

Paraprofessional / Psychosocial Rehabilitation / PSR page is loaded## Paraprofessional / Psychosocial Rehabilitation / PSRremote type:
On-site locations:
Monroe, NCtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted 30+ Days Agojob requisition :
R53282
** We are hiring for:
** Paraprofessional / Psychosocial Rehabilitation / PSR
** 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 support to individuals with Mental Health or Substance Abuse issues in clinics, residential, school, workplace and community settings.

These 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. Relies on direction and supervision to provide quality services.
** Job Responsibilities
*** Responsible for the implementation and monitoring and revision to the Person Centered Plan in conjunction with the interdisciplinary healthcare team.
* Facilitating relationships and serving as a link between the company, parents, guardians, local agencies and the community
* Minimizing the negative effects of psychiatric symptoms or substance dependence that interfere with the recipient’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
* Performing Case Management functions of linking and arranging for services and referrals
* Working closely with other clinical/professional staff to maintain communication and providing feedback, standardizing procedures and expediting PCP implementation
* Monitoring utilization of service to ensure that it is effective, appropriate, and within the limits set forth in both rule, PCP, and the service authorization
** Requirements:
*** The Behavioral Health Specialist I is defined as an individual who has a GED or high school diploma
* Minimum of one year documented experience with the population to be served or with the type of service being provided preferred.
* 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…