Behavioral Health Specialist

About the role

We are hiring for: Behavioral Health 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 support to individuals with Mental Health or Substance Abuse issues in the facility 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.

• implements interventions outlined in the PCP in ANY of the following skills development, educational, and pre vocational activities: a. community living, such as housekeeping, shopping, cooking, use of transportation facilities, money management; b. personal care such as health care, medication self-management, grooming; c. social relationships; d. use of leisure time; e. educational activities which include assisting the individual in securing needed education services such as adult basic education and special interest courses; and f. prevocational activities which focus on the development of positive work habits and participation in activities that would increase the individual's self-worth, purpose, and confidence;
• Facilitating relationships and serving as a link between the company, parents, guardians, friends, peers, 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
• Supporting the client in the development of various skill building activities, including: daily and community living skills, socialization skills, adaptation skills, and symptom/behavior management
• Working closely with other clinical/professional staff to maintain communication and providing feedback, standardizing procedures and expediting PCP implementation

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