Substance Use Professional / LCAS / LCSW-Team Lead

Company: RHA Health Services
Location: Bladenboro
Posted on: January 26, 2023

Job Description:

We are hiring for: Substance Use Professional / LCAS / LCSW-Team Leader*Location: *Bladenboro, NCType: CredentialedIf 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!Calling all compassionate and caring behavioral health licensed professionals who are looking to partner with a community-based service provider offering mental health and substance abuse services where individuals live and work. RHA Behavioral Health Services is looking for dedicated Behavioral Health Team Leaders to lead an interdisciplinary healthcare team providing support to individuals in residential, school, workplace and community settings.Behavioral Health Team Leaders Serve as the primary team leader supporting individuals with Mental Health or Substance Abuse Issues in residential, school, workplace and community settings. Coordinates and monitors the array of services and supports identified in each person's Person Centered Plan.*Salary*: $55,000 per yearAdditional responsibilities of the Behavioral Health Specialist include:* 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* Participating in a first responder on-call system available to consumers and/or his/her natural support network on a 24/7/365 basis; coordinates "first response" resources according to consumer need and the PCP* 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* Ensuring that all initial and reauthorizations for services occur in a timely fashion* 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* Coordinating transition to another level/type of care for the clientIf you are ready to make a difference in the lives of others please apply. Please provide a resume listing qualifications and salary range.Our ideal Team Leader is a licensed professional who is an excellent communicator and listener with strong therapeutic skills who works well as part of an interdisciplinary team and runs open and productive therapy sessions. You must also excel at behavioral interviewing techniques to uncover service user needs and be able to anticipate these needs.Education, Licensure, and Experience required for the position include:* Graduate degree in Counseling or a related field* Valid licensure to provide mental/behavioral healthcare in the state of North Carolina* Licenses include LCAS, LPC, and LCSW* Minimum 2 years experience working with individuals with mental and/or behavioral health issues that include writing person-centered plans, conducting effective group therapy and providing mental health diagnoses* General working knowledge of the human services delivery system in North Carolina* Valid driver's license, auto insurance and reliable transportation* Ability to pass a drug screen and background check* Ability to lift between 20 and 50 pounds and meet the physical requirements of performing CPR and therapeutic holds* Employee supervisory experience preferred* Experience with Electronic Medical Records (EMR) preferred* Certain services require additional training, experience, education and/or licensure#INDBHWe 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 benefitsEEO 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, and Tennessee.Growth Horizons and Salisbury Behavioral Health are now a part of RHA Health Services.If you are ready to make a difference in the lives of people we serve and support apply to join the team today.Job Type: Full-timePay: $55,000.00 per year

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