Case Manager / Neil Dobbins Center / Qualified Professional

About the role

We are hiring for: Case Manager / Neil Dobbins Center / Qualified Professional

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!

RHA is looking for a Qualified Professional to join the Case Management team at the Neil Dobbins Center (NDC)! The ideal candidate holds one of the following credentials in NC: QP, CADC, LCMHC, LCMHC-A, LCSW, LCSW-A.

Work Location: NDC (Asheville - 356 Biltmore Ave.)

Schedule: Flexible. Full time available. Maximum 40 hours/week. 4 - 10 hour shifts per week.

Compensation

Starting at $21/hour, commensurate with experience (plus 10-15% shift differential for evening and weekend hours).

• No billing productivity requirement
• Flexible schedule options
• Licensure supervision provided
• Great work-life balance
• Paid holidays

This role provides support to individuals seeking short term crisis stabilization and/or detoxification services. NDC is a 16-bed Facility Based Crisis Unit for adults 18+ in Asheville, NC.

Responsibilities

• Perform Case Management functions of linking to services, discharge planning and referrals to community partners.
• Support the clinical needs of the unit, including facilitating group sessions.
• Maintain positive unit milieu and assist with crisis de-escalation when appropriate.
• Facilitate positive community relationships and serving as a link between other local providers.
• Provide support in minimizing the negative effects of psychiatric symptoms or substance dependence that interfere with the recipient's daily living and personal development.
• Provide person-centered, evidenced-based and solution-focused interventions.
• Utilize Motivational Interviewing in order to support the success of our clients.
• Support 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.
• Working closely with our interdisciplinary team in order to maintain positive communication, provide feedback, ensure safety and provide a high level of care.
• Ensure that all documentation and authorizations are completed in a timely manner.
• Coordinate transition to another level/type of care for the client.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a human services field with 2 years' experience in a behavioral health setting; OR, a Bachelor's degree in an unrelated field with 4 year's experience in a behavioral health setting.
• 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

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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